# V1 Golf vs Ace Trace

The clearest difference is monetization model: V1 Golf at free with in-app purchases against Ace Trace's subscription. V1 Golf also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 51%). Ace Trace's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V1 Golf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ace Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ace Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of V1 Golf's written reviews are positive against 51% of Ace Trace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V1 Golf | Ace Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #109 |
| Size | 212 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) |

## What reviewers say

### V1 Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps golfers analyze and improve their swings using advanced video analysis tools like ball tracing and skeletal tracking. It also provides access to online coaching from real instructors and a library of professional model swings for comparison.

**Highlights:** Video swing analysis, Ball Tracing, Skeletal Tracking, Online coaching access, Model swing library, Side-by-side comparison

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V1 Golf Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| V1Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $14.99 | per month |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Coaching Membership - Standard | $99.99 | per month |
| Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $119.99 | per year |
| V1 QuickFix - Fix Your Swing! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jon Watts Driving SERIES | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Quarcelino teaches Golf | $14.99 | one-time |
| Improve Your Iron Play! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master your Golf wedge game! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for swing analysis and improvement
- 🚀 Convenient for reviewing lessons
- 💡 Ability to compare swings with pro models
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Prompt and effective customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after recent updates
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around auto-renewal
- 🔒 Mandatory subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video playback issues and freezing
- Drawing tools not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to download and save recorded videos
- More left-handed pro swing models
- Improved video trimming and editing tools
- Sync capabilities between devices
- Auto-detect swing and start/stop recording


### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V1 Golf free?

V1 Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ace Trace free?

Ace Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V1 Golf or Ace Trace?

Ace Trace is rated higher. V1 Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Ace Trace averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do V1 Golf or Ace Trace have ads?

Both V1 Golf and Ace Trace show ads.

### Which is updated more often, V1 Golf or Ace Trace?

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ace Trace every 2 weeks. Most recently, V1 Golf was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ace Trace on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, V1 Golf or Ace Trace?

V1 Golf currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Ace Trace at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*