Comparison

FS Skills vs Rypstick

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

Head to head
About

FS Skills

This app lets golfers test and improve their skills using a FlightScope radar unit. It offers virtual targets, scoring, and customizable challenges to enhance practice sessions. Users can track data, compete with friends, and analyze performance on MyFlightScope.com.

Highlights
  • Virtual target practice
  • Shot scoring and performance analysis
  • Customizable targets and challenges
  • Time limits and random target pop-ups
  • Real-time measured data tracking
  • Integration with MyFlightScope.com
  • FocusBand mental training data view
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FlightScope Skills allows golfers to test their skills on Apple mobile devices using a FlightScope radar unit. It works by presenting a sequence of virtual targets in a session where golfers can hit shots to each target. Each shot is scored, based on its proximity to the target, and cumulated to give an overall score/performance for the session. The app is fully customizable. Golfers can create their own targets, based on shape, distance and size depending on their goal. Golfers can also create extra pressure during the session by adding a time limit and can have targets pop up randomly to mimic a real golf round. FlightScope Skills users will be able to upload and review their scores and data on MyFlightScope.com. This app can be used both indoors and outdoors. FlightScope Skills is the latest teaching aid from FlightScope to enable golfers to: - Track real-time measured data - Create and play custom skills challenges - Practice and benchmark with FlightScope Combines - Analyze scores/statistics - View FocusBand (mental training) integration data as they play - Compete, compare & share with friends on MyFlightScope.com - Play global competitions and earn a spot on one of the MyFlightScope.com leader boards This product is patented. Patent www.flightscope.com/patents ***************** This app requires the use of a FlightScope unit. ***************** This version runs on the two latest versions of iOS.

About

Rypstick

Enhance your golf swing speed and distance with guided training protocols and swing fix videos. Track your progress with a baseline test and achieve longer drives and lower scores. Train conveniently from your phone.

Highlights
  • Baseline swing speed test
  • Guided training protocols
  • Swing fix videos
  • Distance tracking
  • Auditory release point training
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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The Rypstick Training App has made picking up speed and distance even easier with Rypstick. Gain major speed with our step-by-step guide, training from the convenience of your phone. With the Rypstick Training App you’ll start to HIT LONGER DRIVES and SHOOT LOWER SCORES! SET YOUR BASELINE The Rypstick Training App will prompt you through a baseline test to determine your starting swing speed and will predict your carry and total, distance based on your clubhead speed. Setting your initial baseline is important to track your progress while training with the Rypstick and Training App. RYPSTICK TRAINING PROTOCOLS The Rypstick Training Protocols, designed by PGA Teacher of the Year, Dr. Luke Benoit, will transform your swing speed, helping you pick up MAJOR distance. The Rypstick is versatile unlike any other training aid, with a full-length shaft, 8 weight combinations, and an auditory swishing sound that helps you train your release point precisely where you need it. By training with the Rypstick for just 15 minutes, 3x per week, you can pick up 15-25 yards added to your driving distance. Every MPH of added clubhead speed, you’ll gain 3 yards of extra distance! The Rypstick Training App makes following the exercises easy and attainable. SWING FIX VIDEOS The Rypstick Team believes it’s important to not only hit the ball farther, but straighter as well. Founder & President Dr. Luke Benoit has created training videos to help you fix your common swing flaw in a matter of minutes. TRUSTED ON AND OFF THE COURSE Rypstick and our Training App are used by 100 Tour Players, 1000’s of PGA Professionals, and have been featured in Golf Digest, GolfWRX, and MyGolfSpy. PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE: Please use buttons on the welcome screen of the app, or use the following links: https://rypstick.com/pages/privacy-policy https://rypstick.com/pages/terms-of-service

Screenshots

FS Skills4 screens
Rypstick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rypstick at 4.7 against FS Skills's 2.7. Rypstick also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 43). FS Skills's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Rypstick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. FS Skills asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rypstick holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rypstick has 1.9K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of FS Skills's written reviews are positive against 41% of Rypstick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FS Skills ships an update every 3 months, Rypstick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FS Skills versus Rypstick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFS SkillsRypstick
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (43 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews41.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings431.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlightScopeRypstick Golf LLC

Customer experience

FS Skills

All ratings36 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative64.5%

Rypstick

All ratings1,861 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

FS Skills

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rypstick

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to enter baseline speed
  • Countdown disappearing during workouts
  • Syncing issues between app and radar

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track previous swing speeds
  • Better integration with radar device
  • Customizable training plans
  • Beginner-friendly onboarding

In-app purchases

None

FS Skills

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rypstick

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FS Skills free?
FS Skills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rypstick free?
Rypstick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FS Skills or Rypstick?
Rypstick is rated higher. FS Skills averages 2.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Rypstick averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do FS Skills or Rypstick have ads?
Neither FS Skills nor Rypstick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FS Skills or Rypstick?
FS Skills ships an update every 3 months, and Rypstick every 2 weeks. Most recently, FS Skills was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rypstick on October 30, 2026.

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