Comparison

Golf Digest Magazine vs GolfPass

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

Head to head
About

Golf Digest Magazine

Access expert golf instruction, equipment reviews, course rankings, and features on top personalities. Improve your game with insights from leading teachers and stay updated on the world of golf.

Highlights
  • Expert golf instruction
  • Equipment reviews
  • Course rankings
  • Features on golf personalities
  • Improve your game
Features
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Golf Digest is the most trusted voice in golf, committed to helping golfers improve their game through instruction from top-ranked teachers, equipment reviews and course rankings, and features on the game's leading personalities. By downloading and using this app, purchasing a subscription or purchasing an issue, you are agreeing to the Golf Digest Visitor Agreement: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/visitor-agreement. For more information about how we use your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/privacy-and-cookies-notice. By downloading this app, you acknowledge the terms of our Privacy Policy. For questions about the Golf Digest app, please call 1-800-759-4563. SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please go to www.golfdigest.com/go/appCDS for more information. California Privacy Notice: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/california-privacy-notice California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/50417659-aa29-4f7f-b59d-f6e887deed53/a882c688-61f6-43f8-ae34-572243ef50aa We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt-out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

GolfPass

Access exclusive golf content, including original series, lessons from champions, and Golf Channel programs. Watch on your mobile device or connected TV, anytime, anywhere. Improve your game with thousands of on-demand tips and insights from top professionals.

Highlights
  • Exclusive GolfPass Originals
  • Golf Channel Programs
  • On-demand Golf Tips & Lessons
  • Instruction from Champion Golfers
  • Streaming Access Anywhere
  • Live Tournament Updates
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The GolfPass app gives you instant, anywhere access to exclusive GolfPass originals, your favorite Golf Channel programs, and much more, all in one convenient app. Take your favorite shows and pros to the course, the office, the airport or anywhere else, and watch original series and fan-favorites from the game’s best at home or on the go. Keep the very best golf instruction close at hand, with thousands of on-demand golf tips and lessons from champion golfers like Rory McIlroy, as well as the same coaches who have helped major champions improve their game. The GolfPass app works on your mobile device or connected TV, so you can enjoy the best golf videos and get closer to your favorite professional golfers wherever you want to watch. Catch up on the best Feherty interviews, new episodes of The Conor Moore Show, The Rory & Carson Podcast and others, along with exclusive access to classic shows like Big Break, iconic moments and clips from golf’s greatest events, and much more. · Take your favorite shows anywhere you go with streaming access · Watch new, exclusive shows and clips only for GolfPass members · Stream live tournaments, updates and more · Keep your favorite instructors in your pocket with on-demand lessons and daily tips · Watch 400+ hours of instruction and start improving your game immediately Terms of Use https://www.golfpass.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy?intake=Golf&appname=GolfPass Your Privacy Choices https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/notrtoo CA Notice https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

Screenshots

Golf Digest Magazine4 screens
GolfPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GolfPass at every 4 weeks against Golf Digest Magazine's every 2 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Digest Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GolfPass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Golf Digest Magazine against 4.8 for GolfPass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Golf Digest Magazine's written reviews are positive against 46% of GolfPass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Digest Magazine ships an update every 2 months, GolfPass every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Golf Digest Magazine versus GolfPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Digest MagazineGolfPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings)4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K5.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB113 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDiscovery Golf IncGolfNow.com

Customer experience

Golf Digest Magazine

All ratings4,272 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative51.9%

GolfPass

All ratings5,499 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

Golf Digest Magazine

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great reading experience
  • 💡 Embedded videos and interactive features
  • 👍 Comprehensive golf content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 📥 Slow and unreliable downloads
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and account management
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

GolfPass

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Worth every dollar
  • 👍 Always on Point
  • 👍 Love all these tips
  • 👍 Excellent instruction videos
  • 👍 Excellent and short tutorial videos

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Horrible App
  • 🚫 Customer Support Disappoints
  • 🚫 Great content; horrible app!
  • 🚫 Advertising is false
  • 🚫 Can't sign in to app

Bugs and requests

Golf Digest Magazine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Disappearing downloaded issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to zoom and resize text
  • Offline reading and download management

GolfPass

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Playlist order issues
  • Freezing/crashing when playing videos
  • Login issues, requiring repeated logins
  • Inability to access tee time credits
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16
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  • Inability to watch certain videos
  • Playback issues when casting to TV

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to save and favorite videos
  • Playlist order and continue watching
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Ability to cast to TV
  • Ability to track watched videos
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  • TV app version for Apple TV, Roku, etc.
  • Ability to create custom playlists

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Golf Digest Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • 100 Greatest Plus$0.99
  • Golf Digest April 2011$4.99
  • Golf Digest May 2011$4.99
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  • Hot List 2011$4.99
  • Golf Digest June 2011$4.99
  • Golf Digest July 2011$4.99
  • Golf Digest August 2011$4.99
  • Golf Digest February 2012$4.99
5 purchases

GolfPass

Subscriptions5
  • GolfPass Video7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GolfPass Video Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • GolfPass Video7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • GolfPass+7 Days trial$119.001 Year
  • GolfPass VIP$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Golf Digest Magazine free?
Golf Digest Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GolfPass free?
GolfPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Digest Magazine or GolfPass?
GolfPass is rated higher. Golf Digest Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while GolfPass averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Golf Digest Magazine or GolfPass have ads?
Both Golf Digest Magazine and GolfPass show ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Digest Magazine or GolfPass?
Golf Digest Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and GolfPass every 4 weeks. Most recently, Golf Digest Magazine was updated on November 6, 2026 and GolfPass on November 6, 2026.

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