# TheGrint vs fourth.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fourth. at none against TheGrint's 12. fourth. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). TheGrint's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 1) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheGrint against 5.0 for fourth.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheGrint has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TheGrint ships an update weekly, fourth. every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheGrint | fourth. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-handicap/id532085262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourth/id6767359010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 355 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRINT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532085265) | [Fourth App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896467879) |

## What reviewers say

### TheGrint

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Sports, #204 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


### fourth.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourth/id6767359010)

This app simplifies finding playing partners and filling open tee times for golfers. It allows users to browse available tee times, post their own with open spots, and track their rounds hole by hole. Share live progress with friends and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Find playing partners, Post open tee times, Browse live tee time feed, Track rounds hole by hole, Live round sharing, Notifications for sign-ups and cancellations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheGrint free?

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

### Is fourth. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheGrint or fourth.?

fourth. is rated higher. TheGrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while fourth. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TheGrint or fourth. have ads?

Neither TheGrint nor fourth. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheGrint or fourth.?

TheGrint ships an update weekly, and fourth. every 11 days. Most recently, TheGrint was updated on October 26, 2026 and fourth. on October 7, 2026.

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