# GOLF Partner vs GDOスコア

The clearest difference is rating: GDOスコア at 4.5 against GOLF Partner's 2.2. GDOスコア also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). GOLF Partner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDOスコア sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. GOLF Partner asks for nothing beyond the download.

GDOスコア holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOLF Partner has 313 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GOLF Partner ships an update every 3 months, GDOスコア monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOLF Partner | GDOスコア |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-partner/id516809703/reviews) | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdo-gps/id807341818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLFPARTNER CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863961060) | [GolfDigestOnline Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/484918421) |

## What reviewers say

### GOLF Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-partner/id516809703)

Find your nearest golf store, manage your points, and stay updated on the latest news and campaigns. This app simplifies accessing golf information and offers a cardless point system.

**Highlights:** Cardless point system integration, Nearest store search with map, Latest tournament and store news, Exclusive campaign information, Point balance and expiry tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### GDOスコア

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdo-gps/id807341818)

Track your golf scores, analyze your game with detailed stats, and use a high-performance course map with distance measurements. Share your results and improve your swing with helpful articles and gear information.

**Highlights:** Score input and detailed analysis, Course map navigation with distance measurement, Score photo sharing, Competition and group features, Swing improvement articles, Gear and coupon information

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDOスコア・プレミアムプラン（月額購入・自動更新） | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOLF Partner free?

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

### Is GDOスコア free?

GDOスコア is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GOLF Partner or GDOスコア?

GDOスコア is rated higher. GOLF Partner averages 2.2 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while GDOスコア averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.

### Do GOLF Partner or GDOスコア have ads?

GDOスコア shows ads; GOLF Partner does not.

### Which is updated more often, GOLF Partner or GDOスコア?

GOLF Partner ships an update every 3 months, and GDOスコア monthly. Most recently, GOLF Partner was updated on September 22, 2026 and GDOスコア on September 23, 2026.

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