Putt Maker vs NiceSwing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Putt Maker
This app helps golfers master green reading by using device sensors to reveal hidden slopes and contours. Visualize break direction and severity to plan your putts with confidence and improve your game.
- Gyroscope-based slope detection
- Precision needle indicator for slope direction
- Color-coded ring for break severity
- Real-time topography measurements
- Customizable artistic golf course backgrounds
- AI-generated unique backgrounds
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Reading the break of a green is the skill that separates the pro golfers from the amateurs. Unfortunately, many greens are deceptive, appearing to break and then not or appearing level and then breaking. PuttMaker helps you master this critical skill, make more putts, and lower your golf score. Master Green Reading Like a Pro Using PuttMaker is simple yet powerful. Leveraging your device's advanced gyroscope, PuttMaker reveals the hidden contours of the green that your eyes can't see. Place your device on the green and instantly see: • The exact direction of the slope with a precision needle indicator • The severity of the break with a color-coded ring (green for subtle breaks, red for extreme slopes) • Real-time measurements that give you the complete picture of the green's topography Take one measurement or several to map the entire putting surface and plan your line with confidence. Beautiful, Customizable Backgrounds Practice doesn't have to be boring. Choose from stunning golf course backgrounds in four styles—Sketch, Animation, Illustration, or Photorealistic—each available in light and dark themes, with several scenes per style so you get a fresh view every time you open the app. Free to Use, Easy to Upgrade PuttMaker is completely free to download and use, supported by discreet banner ads. For an uninterrupted, ad-free experience, upgrade with a one-time $0.99 purchase. Already own PuttMaker? If you purchased the app before it became free, you've been automatically upgraded to the premium ad-free version at no additional cost—our way of thanking our loyal supporters. Perfect For • Weekend golfers looking to improve their putting • Serious players seeking a competitive edge • Golf enthusiasts who want to understand green reading • Anyone tired of three-putting Lower your scores. Read greens like a pro. Download PuttMaker today.
NiceSwing
This app uses AI and computer vision to analyze golf swings, providing instant feedback on impact and swing mechanics. It offers live session analysis, photo uploads, and personalized drill recommendations to help improve your game.
- AI swing analysis
- Live session mode
- Photo upload analysis
- AI swing assistant chat
- Smart drill library
- Progress tracking
- Swing comparison
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NiceSwing - AI Swing Analyzer Make every swing count with instant feedback. NiceSwing combines high-speed computer vision and advanced AI to capture the exact moment of impact and show you what really happens in your swing—right on iPhone and Apple Watch. LIVE SESSION MODE • Set your phone behind the ball and start a session. • The camera locks on the impact zone and sends a freeze-frame with key swing markers to your Apple Watch seconds after each shot. • Review the impact screenshot on your wrist without walking back to the phone. • Get a fast AI breakdown of posture, club path, face angle, and more. PHOTO UPLOAD MODE • Snap or import swing photos that follow our simple framing guide. • Get a fast AI breakdown of posture, club path, face angle, and more. AI SWING ASSISTANT • Chat about any swing you record or upload. • Ask follow-up questions, compare sessions, and receive drill ideas tailored to your data. SMART DRILL LIBRARY • Each recommendation links to clear, step-by-step practice drills so you can work on specific faults right away. PROGRESS TRACKING • Overlay past and present swings, save notes, and share reports with a teaching pro or friends. Note: NiceSwing provides automated swing analysis and is designed to complement, not replace, professional instruction. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Plans: Monthly or Yearly • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancellation stops future billing but does not refund the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://niceswing.ai/terms-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NiceSwing at 100% against Putt Maker's 50%. NiceSwing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Putt Maker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 21 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Putt Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NiceSwing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NiceSwing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Putt Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of NiceSwing's.
Putt Maker ships an update every 10 months, NiceSwing every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Putt Maker | NiceSwing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DigitalSandbox | ROOTS TO LLC |
Customer experience
Putt Maker
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In-app purchases
Putt Maker
- Remove Ads$0.99
NiceSwing
- 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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