# Golf Genius vs CaddySmack

Golf Genius and CaddySmack both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CaddySmack's written reviews are positive against 26% of Golf Genius's. CaddySmack also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Golf Genius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaddySmack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Golf Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

CaddySmack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Genius has 75K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Golf Genius's written reviews are positive against 100% of CaddySmack's.

Golf Genius ships an update every 3 weeks, CaddySmack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Genius | CaddySmack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-genius/id555651262/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caddysmack/id6462016200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Golf Genius Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453374622) | [Start Publishing PD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702028756) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-genius/id555651262)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf game with live score entry, real-time leaderboards, and access to your member portal. This app also streamlines operations for pro shop staff and league managers, offering event management and sponsor visibility.

**Highlights:** Live score entry, Real-time leaderboards, Custom member portal access, Event management for club pros, Photo gallery uploads, Sponsor branding opportunities

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Versatile and powerful
- 💡 Useful for groups
- 👍 Great app for tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Barely functional
- 👎 Not easy to navigate
- 🐛 Entries disappear
- 🐛 App opens on wrong date
- 👎 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Syncing problems between app and website
- Incorrect handicap calculations
- Scores not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Allow reorganizing player names
- Increase font size
- Add Apple Watch functionality
- Ability to cancel registrations
- Putt tracking feature


### CaddySmack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caddysmack/id6462016200)

This app provides a virtual caddy to deliver humorous trash talk and taunts to your golf opponents. Choose from pre-written jokes or add your own favorites to enhance your golfing experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual caddy for trash talking, Pre-written jokes for various golf situations, Add custom zingers to favorites, Monthly new jokes, Free 2-week trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Genius free?

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

### Is CaddySmack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Genius or CaddySmack?

CaddySmack is rated higher. Golf Genius averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while CaddySmack averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Golf Genius or CaddySmack have ads?

CaddySmack shows ads; Golf Genius does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Genius or CaddySmack?

Golf Genius ships an update every 3 weeks, and CaddySmack every 3 months. Most recently, Golf Genius was updated on October 27, 2026 and CaddySmack on October 24, 2026.

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