Comparison

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder vs ArcherySuccess

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

Head to head
About

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder

This app provides GPS distances to greens and hazards on over 47,000 golf courses worldwide. It offers automatic shot tracking, performance analysis, and club recommendations to help golfers improve their game and lower scores.

Highlights
  • GPS distances to greens and hazards
  • Automatic shot tracking
  • Performance analysis (Strokes Gained)
  • Club recommendations
  • 3D course previews
  • Scoring for multiple players
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Get pinpoint GPS distances on 47,000+ golf courses worldwide, automatic shot tracking, scoring, handicap posting, and Strokes Gained analytics — whether you're a beginner or a scratch golfer chasing a course record. *Why Golfers Choose Golfshot* - Best golf app for Apple Watch — the original Apple Watch golf GPS since 2015. Play hands-free with distances, auto-advance, scoring, and shot tracking right on your wrist. - Best shot tracking app in golf — Auto Shot Tracking (AST) uses Apple Watch machine learning to capture every shot automatically. No tags, no buttons, no extra devices.. - Best golf GPS app worldwide — 47,000+ courses across 169 countries with front/center/back-of-green distances, hazards, targets, and 3D flyovers. - Best scoring and handicap tracking app — link your Handicap Index® and post World Handicap System scores hole-by-hole, directly from the app. - Best golf app for every skill level — beginners get easy scoring. Intermediates get Strokes Gained and Swing ID. Scratch golfers get tour-level shot data w/ auto shot tracking and Round Reviews. - Exclusive Golf Genius tournament integration — the only golf app that lets you play, score, and track Golf Genius tournament rounds with GPS & scoring. *Golf GPS & Course Management Intelligence* - Best-in-class GPS distances to greens, hazards, layups, and targets - 3D hole previews and flyovers — visualize and plan every shot before you hit - Auto-advance between holes plus voice hole information for hands-free play *Automatic Shot Tracking & Strokes Gained* - Auto Shot Tracking (AST) on Apple Watch — every shot captured automatically - Auto Strokes Gained — see exactly where you gain or lose strokes Off the Tee, On Approach, Around the Green, and Putting - Swing ID — automated swing analysis on every shot, so you learn your real club distances and dispersion - Smart Caddy — personalized club recommendations based on your shot history - 3D Flyover Round Review to view, edit, and share every shot *Scoring, Handicap & Friends* - Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins, Nassau, and Match Play scoring for you or your foursome - Link your USGA Handicap Index® and post scores directly through Golfshot - Share scores, swings, and tracked shots with friends - Pace of Play tracking and Apple Health and Fitness integration *Practice & Improvement* - Swing ID On Range — distances to driving range targets without a rangefinder - Save practice shots to see club dispersion and shot distribution over time - Statistics dashboard built from your real round and practice history *Tournament Play* - Exclusive Golf Genius integration — play GPS-enabled tournament rounds in Golfshot - Real-time scoring synced to your Golf Genius tournament leaderboard - GolfNow tee time deals plus $20 off Hot Deal tee times for Pro members *Free vs. Pro Membership - Try Pro out with a 7-day free trial* Free includes: GPS distances, shot tracking, scoring, statistics, 3D hole previews, Handicap Index® linking, Apple Watch GPS, and GolfNow tee times. Pro Membership unlocks: Front/center/back-of-green distances, hazard and target distances, Smart Caddy club recommendations, Auto Shot Tracking, Strokes Gained, Swing ID for Apple Watch, Club Recommendations, Apple Watch scoring, ad-free experience, and exclusive partner benefits. Some features require a subscription. Golfshot offers weekly, monthly, and yearly membership options purchased in-app and renewed automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions through your iTunes account. Starting a paid subscription while a free trial is active will end the trial and activate the membership immediately. Golfshot GPS requires a GPS-enabled iPhone® or iPad®. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. View our privacy policy and terms of service at https://golfshot.com/privacy-policy and https://golfshot.com/terms-of-service

About

ArcherySuccess

Track your archery scores, plot arrow positions, and maintain a detailed journal of your training. This app helps you monitor progress, analyze performance, and manage gear setups. It's designed for archers of all levels to improve their skills and save time with coaches.

Highlights
  • Archery scorekeeper
  • Arrow scoring and plotting
  • Archer skill rating and handicap calculation
  • Arrow tagging and group analysis
  • Customizable round types
  • Training progress tracking
  • Weekly progress reports
Features
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Plot your scores! ArcherySuccess is an archery scoring app with archery journal. Keep all your archery scores, arrow plots, notes and gear setups at your fingertips. Calculates your archer skill level and handicaps per round. Used by Beginner to Elite level archers in 60 countries! Track your training progress! Use as an archery diary for training activities and report arrow numbers, journal items and scores to your coach. ArcherySuccess does ALL THIS and MORE! Tailored to track the training progress of an individual archer ArcherySuccess will save you and your coach time. Time you can use to shoot arrows! What do you get? •An archery scorekeeper •Quick and easy arrow scoring and plotting (incl. precision plotting) •Your archer skill rating and handicap number (old and new tables) auto calculated for select rounds •Arrow tagging and arrow group analysis •Over 600 built in round types or create own custom rounds from built in •Set an arrow count goal then track and report your arrow volumes •Personal best scores by bow type, gear setup and competition level •Add detailed notes to rounds, gear setups and make journal notes •Capture training information on the go •Compile, display or email weekly progress reports with one tap •Coaches get uniform reports from all archers, easy to copy for further analysis. •Export data to Excel or CSV. ...and more! If you are passionate about archery, this is the archery app for you! Have a feature request or an app issue? Email support@archerysuccess.com More on https://archerysuccess.com CURRENT BUILT IN ARCHERY ROUNDS • USA Archery Rounds • World Archery (Target, Indoor, Field,3D), incl. VI and Barebow • Archery GB (Imperial, Metric, Indoor) - Worcester, VI Burntwood • UK: 252 Personal Archery Challenge & UK Frostbite (3 & 6 arrow ends) • NASP Indoor, 3D • DBSV Rounds – 144, half 144, Short Metric, 900, 720, Indoor, Field • Bodnik Bowhunter & Shrew Bow Challenge • NFAS • NFAA/IFAA Vegas,1, 3, and 5 Spot International, Lake of the Woods, Field (Pro & Expert), Hunter (Pro) Indoor, Flint Bowman 600, 800, 810, 900, Classic 600 Animal Marked 3D • Archery Australia • IBO 3D • ASA 3D • IAA 3D • 3DAAA 3D • Beiter Hit-Miss • Lancaster Qualification/Match • Archery NZ Target/Indoor •Clout: AA, AGB, BLBS, WA •FITA •WTAU:Puta, Zhamby Or Build your own rounds based on built in rounds FIVE MAIN FEATURES 1. Progress Tab • Automatically compile a weekly progress report; send via email • Personal Best scorecard • Progress graphs, which shows arrow averages by setup, and by round shot • Graph and table of arrow count vs weekly arrow count target by gear setup 2. Journal Tab • A searchable list of notes and all rounds shot • Add arrow count, and use as arrow counter • Add notes; examples: Gear, Nutrition, Rest and Recuperation, Strength and Conditioning, SPT, etc • View and email archery rounds scored and distance plots • Record summary information for a round not scored in app 3. Score Tab • Select and score archery rounds, using a flexible scorecard • Create custom rounds based on existing in app rounds • Score via color coded keypad • Using Round Notes, select gear setup used for the round, change date and time of round, rename the round and add notes about the round • Favorite setup assigned to the round by default • Round scores updated in real-time throughout the app • Round Search and Filter feature, make finding a round easy • Switch to Plot scoring at any time 4. Plot Tab • Quick plotting: Simply tap the zoom-able target face to plot and score • Precision plotting: Touch and hold, then move cross hairs and lift finger to plot and score • Quick navigation: Center, zoom out, or switch to a target number • Arrow group indicator • Quick undo button • Add notes and select gear setup used for the round 5. Gear Tab • Track gear setups: a bow, arrow set and sight settings • Set favorite setup Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder4 screens
ArcherySuccess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder at Free against ArcherySuccess's $14.99. Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 294) and chart position (#23 vs #111). ArcherySuccess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder is free to download; ArcherySuccess costs $14.99 up front. Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ArcherySuccess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder against 4.7 for ArcherySuccess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder has 79K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder's written reviews are positive against 86% of ArcherySuccess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder ships an update fortnightly, ArcherySuccess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder versus ArcherySuccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfshot Golf GPS Range FinderArcherySuccess
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better4.7 (294 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79K — better294
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#23 — better#111
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolf Genius Mobile, LLCAllTen Software Limited

Customer experience

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder

All ratings78,185 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1,636 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.3%

ArcherySuccess

All ratings291 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder

From 79K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS and distances
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
  • 🌍 Works well on courses around the world
  • 💯 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery drain on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inconsistent shot tracking
  • 🤔 Confusing subscription tiers
  • 📍 Inaccurate course maps and distances
  • ⏱️ Slow GPS updates on Apple Watch

ArcherySuccess

From 294 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for tracking scores
  • 👍 Improves archery journey
  • 👍 Recommended by coaches
  • 👍 Knowledgeable developers
  • 👍 Detailed explanations

Room to improve

  • 🤔 UI takes time to get used to
  • 🤔 Plotting feature glitches
  • 🤔 Syncing data is an issue
  • 🤔 UI feels amateurish
  • 🤔 Some items not intuitive

Bugs and requests

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Randomly deleted scores during rounds
  • Inability to edit tracked shots after the round
  • Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Incorrect hole/course information not being updated

Requested features

5 requests
  • Putting statistics and analysis
  • Ability to track shots on the driving range
  • Handicap integration with local golf associations
  • Real-time score sharing with playing partners
  • More customization options for the Apple Watch app

ArcherySuccess

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Plotting feature frequently doesn't allow plotting
  • Poor connection when trying to upload/sync data with AIS AMS
  • Constantly getting errors, timeout, and bad gateway issues when syncing
  • Bug for sharing data over devices
  • Bug for analyzing group size with dimensions
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  • Backup remains an issue (only full iPhone backup)

Requested features

23 requests
  • Add auto-adjusting table
  • Add multi-language support
  • Add option to add more archers in individual tables
  • Add Apple Watch integration
  • Add extender length for stabilization
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  • Add option to change date of a round
  • Add 'Open End Schusszettel' (unlimited ends)
  • Add 'Open End Passe' (unlimited arrows per end)
  • Add faster/direct way to create Bow/Arrow Setup
  • Add ability to share data over devices (iPhone/iPad)
  • Add analysis of group size with dimensions
  • Add comparison of ends over time
  • Add scoring system for multiple shooters
  • Add option to sync access across common devices
  • Add tutorial or help option for buttons/functions
  • Add ability to sync data between iPad and iPhone
  • Add Spanish language support
  • Add PDF scorecard functionality with witness signature
  • Add auto score with photo per end
  • Add more scoring options (e.g., IAA 14-ring scoring)
  • Add user-created score sheets or easier custom sheet creation
  • Add multiple user interface
  • Add more analytics similar to AZU

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder

Subscriptions10
  • Pro Features for Classic Members$4.991 Month
  • Pro Features Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Pro Features Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro$14.991 Month
  • Pro Features for Classic Members$49.991 Year
  • Pro Features Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Features Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Champions: Pro and Golfplan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

ArcherySuccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder free?
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcherySuccess free?
ArcherySuccess costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder or ArcherySuccess?
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder is rated higher. Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while ArcherySuccess averages 4.7 from 294 ratings.
Do Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder or ArcherySuccess have ads?
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder shows ads; ArcherySuccess does not.
Which is updated more often, Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder or ArcherySuccess?
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder ships an update fortnightly, and ArcherySuccess every 5 days. Most recently, Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder was updated on November 12, 2026 and ArcherySuccess on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder or ArcherySuccess?
Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and ArcherySuccess at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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