Comparison

PING vs RulesLive® for Golfrules

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

RulesLive® for Golfrules

Features
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Say goodbye to tedious and endless searching through rule books and in apps! Discover the future of golf with our revolutionary app! Our brand new golf app brings the rules directly to you - quickly, easily and efficiently. Thanks to our innovative camera function with advanced image recognition, you can capture the situation on the golf course in no time and immediately receive the appropriate rules. Why use our app? - Easy to use: Simply point the camera at the situation and let the app do the rest. - Fast results: Get the relevant golf rules within seconds to keep the game going smoothly. - Optimized game experience: Minimize interruptions and maximize the fun of golf! - Always up-to-date: The app is updated regularly so that you always have the latest rules of golf. The rules included are based on the current 2023 Rules of Golf, have been checked by an independent referee (R&A Level 3 certified) and have been found to be correct. Visit us at www.golfsoft.ch and find out more! Download the app now and experience how easy it can be to find the right rules - right on the course! The app (incl. 50 rule lookups) is available free of charge, but is supported by advertising. Alternatively, you can opt for an ad-free subscription with unlimited rule lookups. You can find the subscription prices listed here in the “App Store” under the heading “In-app purchases”. The RulesLive logo® is a registered trademark of Golfsoft AG. The image recognition process used in the RulesLive app to detect golf rules is registered for patent protection (patent pending).

Screenshots

PING4 screens
RulesLive® for Golfrules4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PING at none against RulesLive® for Golfrules's 1. PING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RulesLive® for Golfrules's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. RulesLive® for Golfrules sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. PING asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PING ships an update every 3 months, RulesLive® for Golfrules every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PING versus RulesLive® for Golfrules: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPINGRulesLive® for Golfrules
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPING, Inc.Golfsoft AG

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

RulesLive® for Golfrules

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PING

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RulesLive® for Golfrules

Subscriptions1
  • Vollversion$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PING free?
PING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RulesLive® for Golfrules free?
RulesLive® for Golfrules is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PING or RulesLive® for Golfrules have ads?
RulesLive® for Golfrules shows ads; PING does not.
Which is updated more often, PING or RulesLive® for Golfrules?
PING ships an update every 3 months, and RulesLive® for Golfrules every 2 weeks. Most recently, PING was updated on July 6, 2026 and RulesLive® for Golfrules on September 7, 2026.

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