# GHIN vs MeanGolf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeanGolf at 100% against GHIN's 26%. MeanGolf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GHIN's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 3) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GHIN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. MeanGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

MeanGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHIN has 21K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of GHIN's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeanGolf's.

GHIN ships an update every 3 weeks, MeanGolf monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GHIN | MeanGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghin/id491796218/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 359 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) | [Blind Squirrel Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555889333) |

## What reviewers say

### GHIN

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Sports, #112 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


### MeanGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566)

This app helps golfers improve by tracking club distances and analyzing shot performance. It allows users to mimic on-course conditions during practice, building confidence and eliminating club guesswork.

**Highlights:** Track club distances, Analyze shot performance, Mimic on-course conditions, Categorize swings, Build confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GHIN free?

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

### Is MeanGolf free?

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

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

MeanGolf is rated higher. GHIN averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while MeanGolf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GHIN or MeanGolf have ads?

Neither GHIN nor MeanGolf shows ads.

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

GHIN ships an update every 3 weeks, and MeanGolf monthly. Most recently, GHIN was updated on September 24, 2026 and MeanGolf on June 6, 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.*