# mScorecard vs 18Hole

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 18Hole at none against mScorecard's 9. 18Hole also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%). mScorecard's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mScorecard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 18Hole asks for nothing beyond the download.

18Hole holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mScorecard has 441 ratings behind it against 2, 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 88% of 18Hole's.

mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, 18Hole every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mScorecard | 18Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscorecard-golf-scorecard/id636983375/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18hole/id1601916355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Velocor](https://appshunter.io/developer/447842616) | [PT Delapan Belas Hole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660535427) |

## 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


### 18Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18hole/id1601916355)

This golf app simplifies score tracking and handicap calculation. Connect with other golfers through a community feature, book tee times, and view leaderboards and player statistics.

**Highlights:** Handicap Index calculation, Course Handicap calculation, Golfer community, Tournament features, Course booking, Leaderboard, Player statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mScorecard free?

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

### Is 18Hole free?

18Hole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mScorecard or 18Hole?

18Hole is rated higher. mScorecard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while 18Hole averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do mScorecard or 18Hole have ads?

Neither mScorecard nor 18Hole shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mScorecard or 18Hole?

mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, and 18Hole every 3 weeks. Most recently, mScorecard was updated on October 26, 2026 and 18Hole 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.*