Comparison

Golf GameBook vs Dub's Dread Golf Club

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golf GameBook

This app enhances the golf experience by providing an easy-to-use scorecard, live leaderboards, and advanced statistics. It also features a GPS rangefinder for thousands of courses worldwide, allowing golfers to track their game and connect with friends.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use golf scorecard
  • Live leaderboards
  • GPS rangefinder for 42,000+ courses
  • Track advanced game statistics
  • Organize tournaments for up to 72 players
  • Multiple game formats
  • Apple Watch sync
Features
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Golf GameBook makes golf more fun and scoring more social. Track every round and relive your favorite moments, all in one place. Stay connected with friends on live leaderboards for every game, from regular Sunday Skins to Ryder Cup-style tournaments. Golf GameBook is your new clubhouse in your pocket: join a community of over 1.5 million golfers with 50 million rounds and counting! EASY-TO-USE SCORECARD Keep score effortlessly for yourself or your group. Golf GameBook adjusts your playing handicap for each course, handling all the calculations no matter the game format. Play 20 different game formats, including skins, match play, scramble, and more. You can even add fun contests, like Closest to the Pin, to make your rounds even more exciting. LIVE LEADERBOARDS Every golfer deserves a crowd. Get real-time updates on scores and rankings. Live leaderboards place you in the middle of the action, whether you’re on the course or in the comfort of your couch. You’ll never miss your friends’ special moments on the course. Let your friends know you’re watching by giving their scorecard a like or leaving your comments on the game feed. TOURNAMENTS – ALSO IN RYDER CUP-STYLE Ready to organize a big tournament? Create single or multi-round tournaments with as many as 72 players. You can even create thrilling team competitions with Ryder Cup-style match play: Reds vs. Blues. Watch the scores pile up and excitement build! TRACK YOUR STATS Monitor your game improvement & set personal goals. Track your scoring averages, birdie counts, fairway hits, and more. Want a deeper dive? Golf GameBook has you covered with advanced stats for your long game and short game. GPS & RANGEFINDER FOR 42,000+ COURSES Plan and measure your golf shots with GPS maps and rangefinder for over 42,000 courses worldwide. Get precise distances to any location on the course and play smarter. Crush a great drive? Measure it and share your accomplishments with friends. KEY FEATURES - Easy-to-use golf scorecard - 20 exciting individual, pair and team game formats - Advanced single or multi-round tournaments for up to 72 players - “Reds vs Blues” team match play tournaments in Ryder Cup-style - See which friends are on the course in real-time - GPS rangefinder and course maps for 42,000+ courses - Share moments from your rounds to the game feed - Show some love: like and comment on your friends’ games - Fun challenges with chances to win prizes from top brands - Statistics to track fairway and green hits, putts, chips, and much more - Goal setting to help you reach your dream handicap - Apple Watch sync for scorekeeping, leaderboards, and GPS GET MORE WITH GOLD MEMBERSHIP Golf GameBook includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features. Upgrade to Gold Membership to unlock all the features you’ll ever need. Gold Membership makes golf even more fun, easier, and simpler for you and your friends. Golf GameBook offers two Gold Membership subscription options with varying durations (1 month and 1 year) & prices. All options give you full access to Gold Membership features. Your subscription will be billed to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription through your Apple ID account settings. SUPPORT Suggestions, issues with the app or a missing course? Our support team is ready to help you at support@golfgamebook.com Terms of use: https://golfgamebook.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://golfgamebook.com/privacy-policy/

About

Dub's Dread Golf Club

Enhance your golf game with this app, featuring an interactive scorecard, various golf game modes, and GPS functionality. Track your stats automatically, access hole descriptions, and participate in live tournaments. Book tee times, view menus, and share your progress on Facebook.

Highlights
  • Interactive Scorecard
  • Multiple Golf Game Modes
  • GPS and Shot Measurement
  • Automatic Golfer Stats Tracker
  • Live Tournaments and Leaderboards
  • Tee Time Booking
  • Food & Beverage Menu Access
Features
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Improve your golf experience with the Dub's Dread Golf Club app! This app includes: - Interactive Scorecard - Golf Games: Skins, Stableford, Par, Stroke Scoring - GPS - Measure your shot! - Golfer Profile with Automatic Stats Tracker - Hole Descriptions & Playing Tips - Live Tournaments & Leaderboards - Book Tee Times - Message Center - Offer Locker - Food & Beverage Menu - Facebook Sharing - And much more… Since its inaugural round in the early 1960’s, Dub’s Dread has hosted several high profile matches between historic golfers such as Jug McSpaden, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus. Walk in their footsteps at this historic golfing landmark that was named one of the Top 10 Golf Courses in the state by Golf Digest in 1996.

Screenshots

Golf GameBook4 screens
Dub's Dread Golf Club3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dub's Dread Golf Club at none against Golf GameBook's 10. Dub's Dread Golf Club also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Golf GameBook's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Golf GameBook sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Dub's Dread Golf Club asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dub's Dread Golf Club holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf GameBook has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Golf GameBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dub's Dread Golf Club's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf GameBook ships an update every 11 days, Dub's Dread Golf Club every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Golf GameBook versus Dub's Dread Golf Club: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf GameBookDub's Dread Golf Club
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGameBook OyMaxim Golf Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Golf GameBook

All ratings2,231 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews680 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.5%

Dub's Dread Golf Club

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Golf GameBook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to end/finalize a round
  • Inconsistent GPS distances on some courses
  • Trouble adding non-registered players to games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow editing of course details (par, stroke index, etc.)
  • Add more game formats (e.g. match play, wolf, etc.)
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and functionality
  • Implement automatic handicap updates
  • Add league/tournament management features

Dub's Dread Golf Club

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Golf GameBook

Subscriptions8
  • Membership$19.991 Month
  • Gold Membership$19.991 Month
  • Membership$34.996 Months
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  • Gold Membership$34.996 Months
  • Gold Membership1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Gold Membership14 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Membership$59.991 Year
  • Holiday Offer14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Dub's Dread Golf Club

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf GameBook free?
Golf GameBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dub's Dread Golf Club free?
Dub's Dread Golf Club is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Golf GameBook or Dub's Dread Golf Club?
Dub's Dread Golf Club is rated higher. Golf GameBook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Dub's Dread Golf Club averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Golf GameBook or Dub's Dread Golf Club have ads?
Both Golf GameBook and Dub's Dread Golf Club show ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf GameBook or Dub's Dread Golf Club?
Golf GameBook ships an update every 11 days, and Dub's Dread Golf Club every 2 months. Most recently, Golf GameBook was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dub's Dread Golf Club on July 6, 2026.

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