# FS Skills vs Rypstick

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FS Skills | Rypstick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-skills/id575153326/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **41.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightScope](https://appshunter.io/developer/352075182) | [Rypstick Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622055406) |

## What reviewers say

### FS Skills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-skills/id575153326)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rypstick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Effective training tool
- 💪 Noticeable speed improvements
- 🤖 Helpful instructional videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full app access
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Inconsistent features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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