# TheGrint vs MatchPlay

TheGrint and MatchPlay both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MatchPlay's written reviews are positive against 71% of TheGrint's. TheGrint's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 4) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheGrint sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MatchPlay 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 5.0 for MatchPlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheGrint has 34K ratings behind it against 4, 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 MatchPlay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheGrint | MatchPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-handicap/id532085262/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchplay-golf-tracker/id6760590739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GRINT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532085265) | [Justin Taddeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885201658) |

## What reviewers say

### TheGrint

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Track your golf game, manage your handicap, and analyze performance with detailed stats. Connect with friends, discover courses, and use on-course GPS tools. Improve your game with comprehensive round tracking and historical data.

**Highlights:** Handicap tracking and history, Digital golf scorecard, Detailed performance stats, Play with friends and leaderboards, Golf course discovery and rankings, Apple Watch integration, GPS and rangefinder tools

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### MatchPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchplay-golf-tracker/id6760590739)

This app simplifies golf betting by tracking various match types in real-time. It handles handicaps, live standings, and instant payout calculations, eliminating manual math and disputes for groups.

**Highlights:** Real-time match tracking, Automatic handicap calculations, Live standings and payout calculations, Supports multiple game types (Match Play, Nassau, Skins, etc.), Customizable game options, Global course search, Instant net-settled payouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheGrint free?

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

### Is MatchPlay free?

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

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

MatchPlay is rated higher. TheGrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while MatchPlay averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TheGrint or MatchPlay have ads?

Neither TheGrint nor MatchPlay shows ads.

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

TheGrint ships an update weekly, and MatchPlay weekly. Most recently, TheGrint was updated on November 11, 2026 and MatchPlay on November 5, 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.*