Comparison

Golf Tally vs ChipIn Shot Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golf Tally

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
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Golf Tally Scorecard Record the gross strokes for a fourball to track the net and stableford points for the group. The simple interface allows quick entry of scores during the game, then rotate the display for the overall scores. The current version includes a basic GPS shot-tracker so you can marvel at the distance you get with your driver. The GPS will continue to try getting a fix on your location for about 30-60 seconds after locking the screen - so the impact on your battery is minimised - however, remember: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Note: you can't have groups playing from different tees.

About

ChipIn Shot Tracker

This app provides a powerful launch monitor experience using your phone's camera. Track shot data, improve your game with detailed analytics, and even play virtual courses. It's designed for golfers of all levels, offering precise distance control without expensive hardware.

Highlights
  • Camera-based launch monitor
  • Precise shot data tracking
  • Game improvement analytics
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Virtual course connectivity
  • Indoor/outdoor practice modes
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a golf launch monitor. Set it on a tripod, swing, and see your pro-level data on every shot, at the range or into a net at home. GolfTrak is now ChipIn Shot Tracker. Same tracking, same account, same shot history. New name. EVERY SWING, MEASURED • Carry and total distance • Ball speed and club speed • Launch angle and launch direction • Spin rate and smash factor No sensors and no extra hardware. Just your iPhone's camera. KNOW EVERY CLUB IN YOUR BAG Every shot is saved club by club. See your average, long and short for each club, where your misses go, and how your numbers change over time. Is your 7-iron really your 7-iron? Now you'll know. PRACTICE WHERE YOU PRACTICE Driving range, hitting net, enclosure, indoors or outdoors. Choose your setup and the app guides you through it. SET UP IN MINUTES Follow our easy guide and you're hitting in under 3 minutes on average. For the best results, use a small tripod that goes as low as 6 inches. A stack of books works in a pinch. YOUR NUMBERS ON YOUR WRIST With Apple Watch, each shot's numbers appear on your wrist in real time, so you can stay in your rhythm. PLAY CHIPIN GAMES
Make practice fun. Hit real shots with your own club and ball, and watch them play out in ChipIn games on a second screen: your iPad, laptop or monitor, or stream to your TV. Your iPhone tracks every shot from behind you while the game plays at chipin.golf.
• Red Rock Challenge: Perfect your chip game in a desert canyon
• Paradise Pin: Get closest to the pin on an island green
• Bullseye Blast: Six shots. Six targets. Can you hit them all?
Games are free to play. No simulator required. FREE TO START Download free and try PRO features free for 7 days. CHIPIN PRO SUBSCRIPTION ChipIn PRO is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Golf Tally2 screens
ChipIn Shot Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChipIn Shot Tracker at 47% against Golf Tally's 0%. ChipIn Shot Tracker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (388 vs 3). Golf Tally's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ChipIn Shot Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Golf Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChipIn Shot Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChipIn Shot Tracker has 388 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 47% of ChipIn Shot Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, ChipIn Shot Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Golf Tally versus ChipIn Shot Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf TallyChipIn Shot Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.4 (388 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3388 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB903 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavidsonAHWGolftrak, Inc.

Customer experience

Golf Tally

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ChipIn Shot Tracker

All ratings386 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative39.1%

Bugs and requests

Golf Tally

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ChipIn Shot Tracker

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes immediately after shot is registered
  • Ball detection fails repeatedly despite proper setup
  • E6 Connect linking issues and disconnections
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • Server error when creating account
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  • App force closes during shot tracking
  • Unable to stabilize phone when positioned behind ball
  • Shot data not being saved or displayed
  • Update notifications but unable to update app
  • AI-only customer support with no human response
  • Inconsistent accuracy across different shot types

Requested features

10 requests
  • Proper free trial with full feature access (14+ days)
  • Larger, more readable fonts for outdoor use
  • Offline functionality without internet requirement
  • Better ball detection for foam/colored balls
  • Carry distance vs total distance toggle option
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  • Swing direction accuracy improvements
  • Longer delay between ball placement and swing detection
  • Shot history accessible without paid subscription
  • Portal access for free trial users
  • Support for older iPhone models

In-app purchases

None

Golf Tally

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ChipIn Shot Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • ChipIn PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • ChipIn PRO - Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Golf Tally free?
Golf Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChipIn Shot Tracker free?
ChipIn Shot Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Tally or ChipIn Shot Tracker?
ChipIn Shot Tracker is rated higher. Golf Tally averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ChipIn Shot Tracker averages 4.4 from 388 ratings.
Do Golf Tally or ChipIn Shot Tracker have ads?
Neither Golf Tally nor ChipIn Shot Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Tally or ChipIn Shot Tracker?
Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, and ChipIn Shot Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Tally was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChipIn Shot Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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