# TheGrint vs SmoothSwing

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheGrint at weekly against SmoothSwing's monthly. TheGrint also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheGrint sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheGrint against 4.8 for SmoothSwing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of TheGrint's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmoothSwing's.

TheGrint ships an update weekly, SmoothSwing monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheGrint | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-handicap/id532085262/reviews)** | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 355 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRINT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532085265) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### TheGrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-handicap/id532085262)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports, #184 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Master your golf game with an accurate GPS rangefinder, USGA Handicap tracker, and advanced stats. Track scores, analyze performance, and compete with friends. Unlock premium features for deeper insights and enhanced gameplay.

**Highlights:** GPS rangefinder for 40,000+ courses, USGA Handicap tracking, Advanced performance analytics, Scorecard and stat tracking, Competitive games and leaderboards, Smartwatch integration

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Merbership | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership 3.99/mo | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO Membership Free Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership 39.99/yr | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Membership Free Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO Plus Membership | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate GPS
- 💡 Useful stats and analytics
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent yardage readings
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty uploading past rounds
- 🔒 Handicap features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working properly on some courses
- Scores not syncing correctly between phone and watch
- App crashes when trying to upload rounds
- Course information not up-to-date

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track club selection and shot distances
- Improve course map and pin placement features
- Integrate with more golf handicap systems
- Add wind and elevation data
- Allow more customization of stats and analytics


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

**Highlights:** Real-time shot tracer, 360 Golf GPS, Club Assistant, PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance), Elevation Change measurement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
- 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
- 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
- GPS and map features not functioning properly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to track certain ball colors

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
- Landscape mode support
- More customization options for the shot tracer
- Improved range finder with clearer visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheGrint free?

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

### Is SmoothSwing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheGrint or SmoothSwing?

TheGrint is rated higher. TheGrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do TheGrint or SmoothSwing have ads?

Neither TheGrint nor SmoothSwing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheGrint or SmoothSwing?

TheGrint ships an update weekly, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, TheGrint was updated on October 30, 2026 and SmoothSwing on October 30, 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.*