# LPGA vs GolfPass

The clearest difference is rating: GolfPass at 4.8 against LPGA's 2.7. GolfPass also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 19%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 142). LPGA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfPass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LPGA asks for nothing beyond the download.

GolfPass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GolfPass has 5.5K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of LPGA's written reviews are positive against 46% of GolfPass's.

LPGA ships an update every 4 weeks, GolfPass monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LPGA | GolfPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lpga/id444278124/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LPGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444278127) | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) |

## What reviewers say

### LPGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lpga/id444278124)

Stay connected with the LPGA Tour through the official app. Get live scores, tournament highlights, athlete interviews, and the latest news. Track your favorite players' stats and access detailed course maps for every event.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and statistics, Tournament highlights and interviews, Latest news and content, Favorite athlete tracking, Enhanced athlete statistics, Detailed course maps, Field entries and tee times

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 🔍 Helpful player information and stats
- 📊 Detailed tournament and leaderboard data
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly design
- 🌟 Great new updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🔑 Frustrating login and account issues
- 📱 Poor compatibility and performance on tablets
- ⏱️ Slow to update live scores and tournament data

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard display issues causing overlapping text
- Crashes when trying to access player profiles or settings
- Inconsistent performance and loading times across devices
- Syncing issues causing loss of favorite player selections
- Outdated tournament and player information

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize and save favorite players
- Live video streaming of tournaments
- More detailed player profiles and statistics
- Improved push notifications for tournament updates
- Easier navigation between different sections of the app


### GolfPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740)

Access exclusive golf content, including original series, lessons from champions, and Golf Channel programs. Watch on your mobile device or connected TV, anytime, anywhere. Improve your game with thousands of on-demand tips and insights from top professionals.

**Highlights:** Exclusive GolfPass Originals, Golf Channel Programs, On-demand Golf Tips & Lessons, Instruction from Champion Golfers, Streaming Access Anywhere, Live Tournament Updates

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfPass Video | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video | $49.99 | per year |
| GolfPass+ | $119.00 | per year |
| GolfPass VIP | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Worth every dollar
- 👍 Always on Point
- 👍 Love all these tips
- 👍 Excellent instruction videos
- 👍 Excellent and short tutorial videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Horrible App
- 🚫 Customer Support Disappoints
- 🚫 Great content; horrible app!
- 🚫 Advertising is false
- 🚫 Can't sign in to app

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist order issues
- Freezing/crashing when playing videos
- Login issues, requiring repeated logins
- Inability to access tee time credits
- Incompatibility with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and favorite videos
- Playlist order and continue watching
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Ability to cast to TV
- Ability to track watched videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LPGA free?

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

### Is GolfPass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LPGA or GolfPass?

GolfPass is rated higher. LPGA averages 2.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while GolfPass averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do LPGA or GolfPass have ads?

Both LPGA and GolfPass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LPGA or GolfPass?

LPGA ships an update every 4 weeks, and GolfPass monthly. Most recently, LPGA was updated on October 8, 2026 and GolfPass on October 16, 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.*