# GHIN vs Squabbit

GHIN and Squabbit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Squabbit's written reviews are positive against 26% of GHIN's. Squabbit also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). GHIN's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked) and ratings volume (21K vs 5.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GHIN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year and Squabbit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GHIN against 4.9 for Squabbit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of GHIN's written reviews are positive against 98% of Squabbit's.

GHIN ships an update every 3 weeks, Squabbit weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GHIN | Squabbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghin/id491796218/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **97.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [Orrie Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556538446) |

## What reviewers say

### GHIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghin/id491796218)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Sports, #133 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Track your golf scores, analyze your game statistics, and utilize GPS course maps with advanced features. This official app helps golfers manage their handicaps and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Score Posting, Stat Tracking, Course Maps & GPS, Handicap Calculator, Group Score Keeping, Apple Watch Integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to GHIN Enhanced GPS | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable GPS and course data
- 👍 Handicap tracking and management
- 💡 Green contour and heat maps
- 🚀 Efficient score entry and posting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- 🔌 Poor Apple Watch integration and performance
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired features
- 🔋 High battery drain when using GPS

**Reported bugs**

- Scorecard data not syncing properly between devices
- Inability to end rounds early and post partial scores
- GPS distances not updating correctly on Apple Watch
- Course data not loading consistently

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of tracked stats
- Implement landscape mode support
- Integrate with Apple Health/Activity
- Improve handicap calculation accuracy


### Squabbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbit-golf-tournament-app/id1556538444)

This app provides real-time scoring and leaderboards for golf tournaments and leagues. It supports various formats, offers GPS functionality, and includes features like automatic handicap updates and group chat.

**Highlights:** Real-time leaderboards and updates, Multiple tournament formats, League and society management, Full GPS support with yardage, Apple Watch integration, Automatic handicap updates, Add photos and group chat

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Tournament Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| League Pro | $249.99 | per year |
| Player Pro (event) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip my foursome beers | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pro (single event) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tip a golf round | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Perfect for golf trips
- 🚀 Awesome for tournaments
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scoring issues
- 🐛 Handicap calculation concerns
- 🐛 Offline functionality limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Scores sometimes get adjusted even after matches are concluded
- Occasionally removes players from the scorecard

**Requested features**

- Allow 0.5 strokes for skins games
- Add ability to manually adjust hole handicaps
- Implement a manual handicap calculation option
- Enable video uploads to activity feed
- Provide option to end and lock down rounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GHIN free?

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

### Is Squabbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GHIN or Squabbit?

Squabbit is rated higher. GHIN averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Squabbit averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do GHIN or Squabbit have ads?

Neither GHIN nor Squabbit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GHIN or Squabbit?

GHIN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squabbit weekly. Most recently, GHIN was updated on September 27, 2026 and Squabbit on September 25, 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.*