# PING vs Toptracer Range

The clearest difference is rating: Toptracer Range at 4.8 against PING's 2.0. Toptracer Range also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 93). PING's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Toptracer Range holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toptracer Range has 13K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of PING's written reviews are positive against 36% of Toptracer Range's.

PING ships an update every 3 months, Toptracer Range every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PING | Toptracer Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping/id440740108/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptracer-range/id1336223555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **36.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 66 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PING, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364265190) | [Topgolf Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/814443853) |

## What reviewers say

### PING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping/id440740108)

This app provides authorized PING club fitters and retailers with a precise tool for tour-level putter fittings. It measures and analyzes five key putting stroke indicators to recommend optimal putter specifications.

**Highlights:** Measures 5 key putting stroke indicators, Proprietary fitting algorithm, Guided Fit mode, Single Putt mode, Practice session mode, Live Loft and Lie measurement, Co-Pilot Mode integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool for fitting putters
- 👍 Provides a lot of putting information
- 🚀 Excellent for improving putting consistency
- 👍 Nice app for putter fitters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with iPhone 4S/5
- 🐛 Doesn't register all putts
- 🔒 Now only available for Ping fitters
- 🔒 Locks out regular users
- 💸 Expensive cradle now useless

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't register all putts
- Crashes and freezes frequently
- Incompatible with newer iPhones
- Deletes user data after updates

**Requested features**

- Allow non-fitters to use the app
- Bring back the old version for public use
- Add more data and analytics for users
- Improve putt registration accuracy
- Provide more guidance on interpreting data


### Toptracer Range

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptracer-range/id1336223555)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf practice with advanced ball-tracing technology. Analyze your shots by club, compete on leaderboards, and record your swings with live data. This app works exclusively with Toptracer-enabled driving ranges.

**Highlights:** Live shot tracing and data, Shot history analysis by club, Global and local leaderboards, Practice mode, Swing video recording with data, Competitive games for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Revolutionized the driving range experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎯 Provides valuable feedback on club distances and performance
- 💡 Fun virtual golf and challenge modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot tracking and distance measurements
- 🤔 Limited data export and review options
- 🔍 Difficulty creating an account or logging in
- 🙄 Frequent app crashes and bugs after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing during account creation
- Inconsistent shot tracking and distance reporting
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete or reset historical data
- More detailed shot and round analytics
- Integration with other golf apps and platforms
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PING free?

PING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Toptracer Range free?

Toptracer Range is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PING or Toptracer Range?

Toptracer Range is rated higher. PING averages 2.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Toptracer Range averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do PING or Toptracer Range have ads?

Neither PING nor Toptracer Range shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PING or Toptracer Range?

PING ships an update every 3 months, and Toptracer Range every 6 days. Most recently, PING was updated on July 6, 2026 and Toptracer Range on October 1, 2026.

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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.*