# TheGrint vs SwingTalk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TheGrint at 71% against SwingTalk's 17%. TheGrint also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SwingTalk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TheGrint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 71% of TheGrint's written reviews are positive against 17% of SwingTalk's.

TheGrint ships an update weekly, SwingTalk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheGrint | SwingTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-handicap/id532085262/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtalk/id945582669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 355 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRINT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532085265) | [(주)골프존](https://appshunter.io/developer/379892036) |

## What reviewers say

### TheGrint

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Sports, #185 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


### SwingTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtalk/id945582669)

This app analyzes your golf swing using a connected device. It provides detailed data on tempo, speed, and trajectory, with audio feedback to help you focus on your game. Save and compare your swings over time to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive swing data analysis, Audio feedback for focus, 3D swing trajectory visualization, Swing tempo and club speed measurement, Swing phase breakdown, Swing comparison and cloud saving

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheGrint free?

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

### Is SwingTalk free?

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

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

TheGrint is rated higher. TheGrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while SwingTalk averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TheGrint or SwingTalk have ads?

Neither TheGrint nor SwingTalk shows ads.

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

TheGrint ships an update weekly, and SwingTalk every 2 months. Most recently, TheGrint was updated on October 31, 2026 and SwingTalk on October 17, 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.*