# Golf Canada Mobile vs Simple Handicap

Golf Canada Mobile and Simple Handicap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Simple Handicap's written reviews are positive against 30% of Golf Canada Mobile's. Simple Handicap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Golf Canada Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Golf Canada Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Golf Canada Mobile against 4.7 for Simple Handicap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 615 and 383 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Golf Canada Mobile's written reviews are positive against 82% of Simple Handicap's.

Golf Canada Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Handicap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Canada Mobile | Simple Handicap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-canada-mobile/id635386429/reviews)** | [4.7 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **615** | 383 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 346 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Royal Canadian Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/886805642) | [Nicholas Breetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521336142) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Canada Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-canada-mobile/id635386429)

Enhance your golf game with GPS course maps, score and stat tracking, and official Handicap Indexes. Track indoor simulator rounds and practice sessions to monitor progress year-round. Join a large community for exclusive benefits and game improvement tools.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled course maps, Score and stat tracking, Official Handicap Indexes, Indoor golf simulator tracking, Hole-by-hole distance measurements, Real-time stats monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Handicap tracking
- 👍 Convenient for juniors
- 👍 Includes Apple Watch functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and yardage
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Hole switching issues on Apple Watch
- Incorrect course and tee information
- Scores not syncing properly
- Inability to post partial rounds
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More advanced analytics and statistics
- Ability to track playing partners' scores
- Improved match play features
- Customizable hole-by-hole stats tracking
- Easier score entry and editing


### Simple Handicap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handicap/id1521336140)

Track your golf handicap index for free with this easy-to-use application. It calculates your handicap based on the World Handicap System and allows you to log rounds and favorite courses. Ideal for everyday golfers seeking a simple way to manage their game.

**Highlights:** Free handicap tracking, World Handicap System (WHS) compliant, Course handicap calculation, Add favorite courses, Log golf rounds, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Handicap Pro (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Accurate handicap calculations
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Handicap not calculating correctly for some users
- 🔍 Unable to find/add certain golf courses
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card requirement and data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Scores disappearing after being entered
- Login/account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to enter Stableford scores
- Include course tee information
- Provide handicap trend/history visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Canada Mobile free?

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

### Is Simple Handicap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Golf Canada Mobile or Simple Handicap?

Golf Canada Mobile is rated higher. Golf Canada Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Simple Handicap averages 4.7 from 383 ratings.

### Do Golf Canada Mobile or Simple Handicap have ads?

Simple Handicap shows ads; Golf Canada Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Canada Mobile or Simple Handicap?

Golf Canada Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Handicap fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Canada Mobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Handicap on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*