# Golf Australia vs Future Golf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Future Golf at 46% against Golf Australia's 0%. Future Golf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Golf Australia's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golf Australia sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Future Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Australia ships an update every 8 months, Future Golf every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Australia | Future Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 96 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nextmedia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/475608133) | [Future Golf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599042178) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Australia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-australia/id626402544)

Explore Australian golf courses, player profiles, and equipment reviews. Improve your game with tips from leading professionals and access past and future issues through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Australian course showcases, Player profiles, Equipment road tests, Instruction tips from PGA professionals, Access to back issues, Future issue subscriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| 6 months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| March of Golf Australia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golf Australia: July 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Apr-16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jun-16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 16-Aug | $3.99 | one-time |
| 16-Sep | $3.99 | one-time |
| 16-Dec | $3.99 | one-time |
| January 2022 - Issue #392 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Feb 2024 - Issue 417 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue 441 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Future Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-golf/id1599042176)

Access Australia's largest golf membership with smart handicap management, course discounts, and exclusive tee time bookings. Track your progress with live scoring, player badges, and leaderboards. Submit social conforming scorecards directly to GOLF Link and Golf Australia for easier handicap updates.

**Highlights:** Smart Handicap Management, Course Discounts and Offers, Exclusive Tee Time Bookings, Player Badges & Leaderboards, Live Scoring, Social Conforming Scorecards

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Australia free?

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

### Is Future Golf free?

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

### Do Golf Australia or Future Golf have ads?

Future Golf shows ads; Golf Australia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Australia or Future Golf?

Golf Australia ships an update every 8 months, and Future Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Golf Australia was updated on September 22, 2026 and Future Golf on September 22, 2026.

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