# Golf Tally vs Simple Handicap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Handicap at 82% against Golf Tally's 0%. Simple Handicap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (383 vs 3). Golf Tally's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Golf Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Handicap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Handicap has 383 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Golf Tally's written reviews are positive against 82% of Simple Handicap's.

Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, Simple Handicap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Tally | Simple Handicap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-tally/id463893639/reviews) | **[4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DavidsonAHW](https://appshunter.io/developer/463893642) | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-tally/id463893639)

Easily record golf scores for your group, tracking gross strokes, net scores, and Stableford points. Features a basic GPS shot tracker to measure distances, with battery-conscious background usage. Designed for groups playing from the same tees.

**Highlights:** Gross stroke recording, Net score calculation, Stableford points tracking, Basic GPS shot tracker, Group score display, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Handicap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140)

Track your golf handicap index for free with this easy-to-use application. It calculates your handicap based on the World Handicap System and allows you to log rounds and favorite courses. Ideal for everyday golfers seeking a simple way to manage their game.

**Highlights:** Free handicap tracking, World Handicap System (WHS) compliant, Course handicap calculation, Add favorite courses, Log golf rounds, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Accurate handicap calculations
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Handicap not calculating correctly for some users
- 🔍 Unable to find/add certain golf courses
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card requirement and data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Tally free?

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

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Tally or Simple Handicap?

Simple Handicap is rated higher. Golf Tally averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Handicap averages 4.7 from 383 ratings.

### Do Golf Tally or Simple Handicap have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; Golf Tally does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Tally or Simple Handicap?

Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Handicap fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Tally was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Handicap on October 24, 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.*