# PING vs Golf Genius Golf Shop

The clearest difference is rating: Golf Genius Golf Shop at 4.2 against PING's 2.1. PING's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.

Golf Genius Golf Shop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PING has 94 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PING ships an update every 3 months, Golf Genius Golf Shop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PING | Golf Genius Golf Shop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping/id440740108/reviews) | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-genius-golf-shop/id1542352630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PING, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364265190) | [Golf Genius Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453374622) |

## 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


### Golf Genius Golf Shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-genius-golf-shop/id1542352630)

This app helps registered golf shop staff manage daily operations efficiently from their mobile devices. It streamlines tasks like special orders, inventory, club demos, repairs, and member communications, enhancing both staff productivity and the member experience.

**Highlights:** Manage special orders, View and create stock orders, Manage club demos and repairs, Handle rentals, Scan barcodes, Manage vendors and members, Communicate with members, Access staff scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PING free?

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

### Is Golf Genius Golf Shop free?

Golf Genius Golf Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PING or Golf Genius Golf Shop?

Golf Genius Golf Shop is rated higher. PING averages 2.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Golf Genius Golf Shop averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do PING or Golf Genius Golf Shop have ads?

Neither PING nor Golf Genius Golf Shop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PING or Golf Genius Golf Shop?

PING ships an update every 3 months, and Golf Genius Golf Shop every 2 months. Most recently, PING was updated on November 1, 2026 and Golf Genius Golf Shop on November 3, 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.*