# PING vs PGA Member

The clearest difference is rating: PGA Member at 3.9 against PING's 2.0. PING's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (93 vs 10). 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.

PGA Member holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PING has 93 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of PING's written reviews are positive against 0% of PGA Member's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PING ships an update every 3 months, PGA Member every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PING | PGA Member |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping/id440740108/reviews) | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pga-member/id1659477530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PING, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364265190) | [Professional Golfers' Association of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/734127144) |

## 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


### PGA Member

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pga-member/id1659477530)

This app is designed exclusively for PGA Members to manage their membership details, access the Deferred Compensation program, pay dues, and find job opportunities. It aims to keep members connected with the PGA of America.

**Highlights:** Manage membership information, Participate in Deferred Compensation, Pay membership dues, Search for job opportunities, Stay engaged with PGA of America

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PING free?

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

### Is PGA Member free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PING or PGA Member?

PGA Member is rated higher. PING averages 2.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while PGA Member averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do PING or PGA Member have ads?

Neither PING nor PGA Member shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PING or PGA Member?

PING ships an update every 3 months, and PGA Member every 2 months. Most recently, PING was updated on July 6, 2026 and PGA Member on September 5, 2026.

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