# Golf Channel vs U.S. Open AR

The clearest difference is ads: U.S. Open AR at none against Golf Channel's shown. U.S. Open AR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Golf Channel's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (32K vs 426). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Golf Channel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Channel has 32K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Golf Channel's written reviews are positive against 27% of U.S. Open AR's.

Golf Channel ships an update every 5 weeks, U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Channel | U.S. Open AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-channel/id466053027/reviews)** | [4.1 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 426 |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 145 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Channel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-channel/id466053027)

Access live golf tournament coverage from major tours, including PGA and LPGA. Get breaking news, video highlights, expert analysis, and interviews. Watch and listen to the best golf content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live tournament coverage, Major championship news, Video highlights and interviews, Expert analysis, 24/7 Golf Channel stream, Women's golf coverage

**In-app purchases:** none


### U.S. Open AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-open-ar/id1461901906)

Experience golf championships like never before with augmented reality. Follow players, replay shots in 3D, and explore historic golf artifacts. Immerse yourself in the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open events with interactive features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D hole views, Live player tracking in AR, Replay shots in near real-time, Player performance comparison, 360° museum tour of golf history, Heatmap for shot comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool course experience
- 🚀 Great visuals
- 💡 Engaging way to view golf event

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work/crashes
- 🤔 Confusing/not user-friendly
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks key features (leaderboard, player tracking)

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Inability to navigate/interact with app
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Update app for 2023 tournament
- Improve player tracking and shot visualization
- Add more data and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Channel free?

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

### Is U.S. Open AR free?

U.S. Open AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Channel or U.S. Open AR?

Golf Channel is rated higher. Golf Channel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while U.S. Open AR averages 4.1 from 426 ratings.

### Do Golf Channel or U.S. Open AR have ads?

Golf Channel shows ads; U.S. Open AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Channel or U.S. Open AR?

Golf Channel ships an update every 5 weeks, and U.S. Open AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Golf Channel was updated on October 24, 2026 and U.S. Open AR on October 22, 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.*