Comparison

TheGrint vs 19th Tee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TheGrint

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
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TheGrint is where golfers track their game, manage their handicap, and build a complete history of every round. More than a golf scorecard, TheGrint brings your Handicap Index®, score tracking, golf stats, friends, games, and on-course tools together in one place. Post scores, follow your progress, compare performance over time, and keep every round connected to your golf identity. HANDICAP TRACKING & SCORE HISTORY • Track your golf handicap and see how it changes over time • Link your USGA Handicap Index® and sync eligible scores in the US • Connect to the GHAP handicap network outside the US • Post rounds quickly with simple score uploads • Get a Handicap Estimate if you don’t have an official handicap • Look up other golfers’ handicaps and playing history • Keep your score history organized in one golf app GOLF SCORECARD & ROUND TRACKING • Record scores hole by hole with an easy digital golf scorecard • Track FIR, GIR, putts, penalties, and 18+ detailed performance stats modules • Save every round to build a long-term picture of your game • Track scores from your phone or Apple Watch • Upload a scorecard photo with TheGrint Pro GOLF STATS & PERFORMANCE Turn every score into something useful. • Analyze trends across your rounds and across seasons • See strengths and weaknesses across key golf stats customized to your game • Compare your performance with golfers at your skill level with Pro benchmarks • Follow your scoring, putting, accuracy, and approach-game progress over time PLAY WITH FRIENDS Golf is better when your rounds are connected. • Add friends and follow their rounds • Create live leaderboards • Play Skins, Stableford, Match Play, Wolf, Vegas, Animals, and more • Share scorecards, chat, and compete with your group • See how your game stacks up against the golfers you play with most Discover where to play next, rank the courses you've played, and build your golf bucket list. • Search and explore golf courses with our golf-specific Course Discovery Map • See golfer ratings, course difficulty, scorecards, conditions, and other course details • Find out which courses your friends have played and discover highly rated courses nearby • Build your personal course rankings with quick head-to-head course comparisons • Keep track of your favorite courses and golf bucket list • Explore TheGrint Top 100 rankings across the U.S., Canada, UK & Ireland, and around the world • See how courses rank based on real golfer ratings, rankings, and playing activity APPLE WATCH FOR GOLF Keep your phone in the bag. • Enter scores and stats from your Apple Watch • Track shots during your round • View on-course distances from your wrist • Access Green Maps with TheGrint Pro on supported courses GPS, RANGEFINDER & COURSE TOOLS When you need on-course information, TheGrint has it. • GPS maps for 40,000+ golf courses worldwide • Distances to greens, hazards, and landing areas • Green Maps for 25,000+ courses with TheGrint Pro • Explore courses, scorecards, rankings, difficulty, and friend activity • Target dispersion tool for smarter shot planning • Additional GPS widgets, with green depths and labeled points on the map THEGRINT PRO The free plan covers the main things you'll need to like Score tracking, GPS, and playing with friends. Upgrade to Pro for deeper game tracking and more ways to play: • Advanced stats and insights • Community performance benchmarks • Green Maps at 25,000+ courses • Enhanced Apple Watch features • Additional games and presses • Additional GPS tools and widgets • Scorecard Picture Service Whether you’re working toward a lower handicap, tracking every score, analyzing your golf stats, or competing with friends, TheGrint gives you one place to build your golf history and follow your game over time. Download TheGrint and make every round count. WHERE GOLF HAPPENS.

About

19th Tee

Enhance your golf group's experience by tracking scores and automating side games. This app handles various betting formats, calculates stakes, and facilitates instant settlements, making post-round math and arguments a thing of the past.

Highlights
  • Effortless score tracking
  • Side game auto-scoring
  • Live game updates
  • Instant settlements via Venmo
  • Group and season tracking
  • Invite friends easily
Features
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Make Every Round Count. And Pay. 19th Tee takes your golf group chat to the next level—on the course. Track your scores, automate your side games, and settle bets without the post-round math or arguments. Whether you’re playing for pride or a few bucks, 19th Tee handles it all—Skins, Nassau, Wolf, Stableford, Vegas, Snake, and more. Just add your foursome and let the app do the work. Key Features: Effortless Score Tracking Easy-to-use scorecard with live scoring for stroke play and match play formats. Side Game Auto-Scoring Supports Skins, Nassau, Wolf, Vegas, Stableford, and more. Customize formats, presses, and stakes. Live Game Updates Watch bets shift in real time as you play. See who owes what and who’s on the hook. Instant Settlements Track totals per player and settle up instantly via Venmo. Group & Season Tracking View leaderboards, win/loss history, and who's up/down across rounds. Invite Friends in Seconds Add your group, start a round, and let the games begin.

Screenshots

TheGrint4 screens
19th Tee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 19th Tee at none against TheGrint's 12. 19th Tee also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). TheGrint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TheGrint sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 19th Tee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheGrint against 5.0 for 19th Tee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheGrint has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of TheGrint's written reviews are positive against 100% of 19th Tee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheGrint ships an update weekly, 19th Tee every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TheGrint versus 19th Tee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheGrint19th Tee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRINT LLCTHE FAT COUCH, LLC

Customer experience

TheGrint

All ratings33,930 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews682 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.6%

19th Tee

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TheGrint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

19th Tee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

TheGrint

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly Pro Merbership$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership 3.99/mo$3.991 Month
  • PRO Membership Free Trial1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Membership$7.991 Month
  • PRO Membership$19.991 Year
  • PRO Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Membership 39.99/yr$39.991 Year
  • PRO Membership Free Trial1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Membership1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • PRO Membership$59.991 Year
  • PRO Plus Membership$99.991 Year
None

19th Tee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheGrint free?
TheGrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 19th Tee free?
19th Tee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TheGrint or 19th Tee?
19th Tee is rated higher. TheGrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while 19th Tee averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TheGrint or 19th Tee have ads?
19th Tee shows ads; TheGrint does not.
Which is updated more often, TheGrint or 19th Tee?
TheGrint ships an update weekly, and 19th Tee every 5 weeks. Most recently, TheGrint was updated on October 28, 2026 and 19th Tee on October 2, 2026.

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