# mScorecard vs Golf Wager

The clearest difference is rating: mScorecard at 4.8 against Golf Wager's 3.5. mScorecard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). Golf Wager's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mScorecard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Golf Wager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mScorecard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mScorecard has 441 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of mScorecard's written reviews are positive against 56% of Golf Wager's.

mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, Golf Wager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mScorecard | Golf Wager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscorecard-golf-scorecard/id636983375/reviews)** | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-wager/id1094847710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Velocor](https://appshunter.io/developer/447842616) | [LTV Private Equity LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094847709) |

## What reviewers say

### mScorecard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscorecard-golf-scorecard/id636983375)

This app serves as a comprehensive golf companion, offering instant score calculation, handicap tracking, and detailed round statistics for multiple players. It also features GPS distance to the green and supports various popular side games. Users can store unlimited game histories and analyze their performance to improve their game.

**Highlights:** Instant score and handicap calculation, Advanced round statistics tracking, GPS distance to the green, Support for multiple handicap systems, Play popular side games (Skins, Nassau, etc.), Unlimited course, player, and round history storage

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mScorecard Premium 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| mScorecard Premium 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| mScorecard - Golf Scorecard | $5.99 | per month |
| mScorecard Premium 6 months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| mScorecard Premium 6 months | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| mScorecard Premium 12 months | $23.49 | per year |
| mScorecard - Golf Scorecard | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate GPS and course details
- 💡 Useful stats tracking (putts, fairways, etc.)
- 🔍 Comprehensive scoring options (stroke play, stableford)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect course/hole details for some locations
- 🔍 Limited customization options (tee selection, scoring)
- 🔋 Occasional performance issues (crashes, slow loading)

**Reported bugs**

- Scorecard not updating correctly for some courses
- Login issues after recent app updates
- GPS not working consistently on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Allow users to manually edit course/hole details
- Add support for more scoring formats (match play, skins, etc.)
- Integrate with wearable devices (Apple Watch, etc.)
- Provide cumulative statistics and handicap tracking


### Golf Wager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-wager/id1094847710)

This app provides a virtual golf scorecard for real-time scoring and tracking of side bets. It offers flexible options for handicaps, team bets, and automatic multi-group skins, simplifying scorekeeping and eliminating reconciliation issues.

**Highlights:** Cloud scoring, Real-time multi-group scoring, Shared scorecards, Automatic multi-group skins, Flexible handicaps, Team bets, Virtual golf scorecard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skins Hole | $1.99 | one-time |
| Point Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dot game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nassau Game | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Scoring | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mScorecard free?

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

### Is Golf Wager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mScorecard or Golf Wager?

mScorecard is rated higher. mScorecard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while Golf Wager averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do mScorecard or Golf Wager have ads?

Neither mScorecard nor Golf Wager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mScorecard or Golf Wager?

mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, and Golf Wager every 3 months. Most recently, mScorecard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Golf Wager on November 2, 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.*