# Golf Tally vs Ace Trace

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ace Trace at 51% against Golf Tally's 0%. Ace Trace also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). Golf Tally's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ace Trace sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Golf Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ace Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 2K 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 51% of Ace Trace's.

Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, Ace Trace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Tally | Ace Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-tally/id463893639/reviews) | **[4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 7 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DavidsonAHW](https://appshunter.io/developer/463893642) | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) |

## 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


### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited export | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ace Trace Gold | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Videos | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Gold | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Tally free?

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

### Is Ace Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Tally or Ace Trace?

Ace Trace is rated higher. Golf Tally averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ace Trace averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Golf Tally or Ace Trace have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; Golf Tally does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Tally or Ace Trace?

Golf Tally ships an update every 9 days, and Ace Trace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Tally was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ace Trace on October 30, 2026.

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