# PING vs Blast Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Blast Golf at 2.8 against PING's 2.0. PING's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.95 per month. PING asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blast Golf holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of PING's written reviews are positive against 36% of Blast Golf's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PING | Blast Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping/id440740108/reviews) | **[2.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-golf/id818681736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 637 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [PING, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364265190) | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) |

## 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


### Blast Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-golf/id818681736)

This app provides instant feedback and analysis for any golf shot, from tee to green. It helps golfers of all levels improve their game with insights into tempo, speed, and face angle, and offers personalized drills and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Swing & Stroke Analyzer, Instant feedback on any shot, Performance insights (tempo, speed, face angle), Personalized recommendations and drills, Smart Video Capture™, Short Game and Bunker Modes, Air Swing mode for practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlastMotion Monthly | $5.95 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $49.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PING free?

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

### Is Blast Golf free?

Blast Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PING or Blast Golf?

Blast Golf is rated higher. PING averages 2.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Blast Golf averages 2.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do PING or Blast Golf have ads?

Blast Golf shows ads; PING does not.

### Which is updated more often, PING or Blast Golf?

PING ships an update every 3 months, and Blast Golf every 3 months. Most recently, PING was updated on July 6, 2026 and Blast Golf on September 21, 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.*