Comparison

PING vs Golf Magazine

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

Head to head
About

PING

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
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The new iPING 2.0 putter app provides authorized PING club fitters and retailers a precise and easy-to-use a tool to ensure golfers experience a tour-level putter fitting from golf’s leader in custom fitting. The patented technology measures and analyzes five key performance indicators in the putting stroke; 1) closing angle; 2) impact angle; 3) tempo; 4) lie angle and 5) shaft lean. These stroke metrics, combined with detailed input from the golfer, are analyzed by a proprietary fitting algorithm which recommends the proper stroke type, length, loft, lie and weight for a PING putter. The iPING 2.0 app offers five modes: 1) Guided Fit: Club fitting professionals recommend putter specifications by considering a variety of metrics; wrist-to-floor measurements, posture, gripping style, miss tendencies, green speed and speed performance in conjunction with hitting five (5) 10 ft. putts. In this mode, putter comparisons can also be made and quantified. 2) Single Putt: Club fitting professionals recommend putter specifications by capturing three (3) 10 ft. putts. Ideal for golf shop settings and quickly classifying a player’s Stroke Type. 3) Practice session: Allows club fitting and teaching professionals to measure single-stroke metrics during a putting lesson. 4) Live Loft and Lie: Allows club fitting and teaching professionals to measure loft and lie in real-time. 5) Co-Pilot Mode: Using PING Co-Pilot on the computer, tablet, or mobile device, this mode will allow fitters to seamlessly pair iPING on iOS to PING Co-Pilot for a new and updated putter fitting experience. At this time, the iPING 2.0 app is intended for use by authorized PING retailers and club fitters only. All technical support and availability of accessories will only be available to authorized PING club fitters and retailers.

About

Golf Magazine

This app offers a digital version of a leading golf magazine, featuring expert instruction, interviews with renowned golfers, and product reviews. It celebrates the sport with vibrant visuals and insightful articles, providing inspiration and practical advice for golfers of all levels.

Highlights
  • Expert golf instruction
  • Interviews with renowned golfers
  • Product reviews
  • Inspirational golf stories
  • Luxury golf experiences
  • Vibrant visuals
Features
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GOLF.com/GOLF Magazine reaches more golfers than any other product in the space. Excellent editorial & ever-improving experiences has made GOLF the industry's #1 brand. Our magazine is a celebration of the world’s greatest game. We encourages and equip readers. We emphasize service journalism, inspirational storytelling and the best product recommendations. Enjoy all the beauty, challenge, and serenity of the Golfing Life in an award-winning tabletop magazine that can be savored year-round. - All new design features vibrant visuals and the best sports/lifestyle writing - Expert instruction from GOLF's Top 100 Instructors - Revealing interviews with renowned golfers - Must-reads on hot topics from editorial insiders - Smart, useful and timely product reviews - Luxury golf experiences from around the world SUBSCRIBERS' AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of your current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for the renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. NOTE: WHEN PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION OR SINGLE-COPY OF THIS TITLE, YOU AGREE TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO: https://www.golf.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.golf.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

PING4 screens
Golf Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Magazine at 4.8 against PING's 2.1. Golf Magazine also leads on ratings volume (660 vs 94). PING's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and review sentiment (31% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, 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 Magazine sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PING asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Golf Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Magazine has 660 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of PING's written reviews are positive against 18% of Golf Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PING ships an update every 3 months, Golf Magazine every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PING versus Golf Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPINGGolf Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (94 ratings)4.8 (660 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings94660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPING, Inc.EB Golf Media

Customer experience

PING

All ratings94 ratings
Positive25.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative69.1%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative65.0%

Golf Magazine

All ratings657 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.5%

Bugs and requests

PING

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Golf Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PING

No in-app purchases

34 purchases

Golf Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Golf Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Golf Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time32
  • March 2019$4.99
  • June 2019$4.99
  • October 2019$4.99
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  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2020(ID:668867)$4.99
  • November / December 2020$4.99
  • March 2021$4.99
  • March 2023 (id:728654)$4.99
  • May 2023 (id:728652)$4.99
  • Jul/ Aug 2023 (id:728650)$4.99
  • Nov/ Dec 2023 (id:728648)$4.99
  • April 2024 (pp:1045603)$4.99
  • March 2024 (pp:1045606)$4.99
  • Sep/Oct 26 (pp:1145328)$4.99
  • May-26 (pp:1143046)$4.99
  • Mar-26 (pp:1143048)$4.99
  • Jan/Feb 2026 (pp:1141001)$4.99
  • Nov/Dec 2025 (pp:1118363)$4.99
  • Sep/Oct 2025 (pp:1118364)$4.99
  • Jul/Aug 2025 (pp:1118365)$4.99
  • May-25 (pp:1118367)$4.99
  • Mar-25 (pp:1118369)$4.99
  • Apr-25 (pp:1118368)$4.99
  • June 2023 (id:728651)$4.99
  • Jan/Feb 2025 (pp:1118370)$4.99
  • Nov/ Dec 2024 (pp:1045588)$4.99
  • May 2022(ID:678464)$4.99
  • Sep/ Oct 2024 (pp:1045591)$4.99
  • November / December 2021$4.99
  • Jul/Aug 2024 (pp:1045594)$4.99
  • May 2024 (pp:1045600)$4.99
  • June 2024 (pp:1045597)$4.99
  • March 2020$4.99

Questions

Is PING free?
PING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golf Magazine free?
Golf Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PING or Golf Magazine?
Golf Magazine is rated higher. PING averages 2.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Golf Magazine averages 4.8 from 660 ratings.
Do PING or Golf Magazine have ads?
Neither PING nor Golf Magazine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PING or Golf Magazine?
PING ships an update every 3 months, and Golf Magazine every 5 months. Most recently, PING was updated on October 24, 2026 and Golf Magazine on October 24, 2026.

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