Comparison

mScorecard vs ShotNotes

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

Head to head
About

mScorecard

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
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mScorecard is the ultimate golf scorecard, statistics and GPS app. It instantly calculates scores, handicaps, stableford points, sidegames, advanced round statistics and distances for multiple players. mScorecard allows you to: * Track strokes and putts along with fairway hits, greens in regulation, up-and-downs, sand saves and penalties for up to five players per round. Enter scores and shot details in a matter of seconds per hole. * Store full game histories and advanced round statistics on your phone along with an unlimited number of courses, players and rounds. Or post them on our server for detailed analysis. * Use GPS to view your distance to the green at all times. * Calculate and track your handicap index automatically based on played rounds. mScorecard™ supports multiple handicap systems in different countries. * Analyze rounds and statistics to manage and improve your game. * Wager and play popular side games, including Skins, Nassau, Match Play, Stroke Play, Stableford, Greenies, Longest Drive, Birdies, Eagles. * Share scorecards and stats with your friends mScorecard includes integration with Apple’s Health app. mScorecard standard version is free of charge. We also provide an optional premium subscription that provides additional features. Subscription will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription length options are 1 month, 6 months or 12 months. It automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the original subscription fee. For more info you can read our Terms of Use: https:/www.mscorecard.com/terms.html

About

ShotNotes

This app helps golfers improve their game by tracking every shot, identifying patterns, and providing insights beyond a traditional scorecard. It allows for detailed logging of club, distance, lie, and miss direction to reveal areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Shot-by-shot tracking
  • Club and distance logging
  • Miss direction analysis
  • Lie type and outcome tracking
  • Personal notes per shot/hole
  • Pattern identification
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Trying to break 90? Turn your last round into a focused practice session. ADD A ROUND RECAP Record your course, 9 or 18 holes, and final score. Add penalty strokes, three-putt holes, or your biggest difficulty when you know them. No need to record every shot to get started. KNOW WHAT TO PRACTICE NEXT Get a focused target or putting drill based on your recap. See which observations informed the recommendation, record attempts and successes, and build a repeatable practice routine. Recommendations are practice suggestions, not swing diagnoses or promises of lower scores. SEE YOUR PROGRESS With Pro, compare scores, recorded penalty strokes, and three-putt holes across rounds of the same length. Review detailed shot outcomes by club and time period. Courses and playing conditions can differ, so comparisons describe your records rather than guaranteed improvement. ALWAYS FREE - Round recaps and your recap history - Your first full recap practice plan - Saved practice results - Basic course notes - One complete shot-by-shot tracked round - Access to your existing shot history SHOTNOTES PRO - Full practice plans for subsequent recaps - Round comparisons and detailed shot-pattern reports - Unlimited shot-by-shot tracked rounds No club sensors or mandatory account. Your rounds, notes, and practice results stay on your device unless you choose to share a summary. Optional weekly practice reminders help you return to your routine. SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions are available. Current local prices and eligible introductory offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation or after an eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://cywinskidigital.com/apps/shotnotes/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://cywinskidigital.com/apps/shotnotes/user-guide.html

Screenshots

mScorecard4 screens
ShotNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: mScorecard at 437 against ShotNotes's 1. mScorecard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). ShotNotes's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. mScorecard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ShotNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShotNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mScorecard has 437 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of ShotNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, ShotNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
mScorecard versus ShotNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermScorecardShotNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (437 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings437 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocorDANIEL PIOTR CYWINSKI

Customer experience

mScorecard

All ratings437 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.7%

ShotNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

mScorecard

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

ShotNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

mScorecard

Subscriptions7
  • mScorecard Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • mScorecard Premium 1 month$3.991 Month
  • mScorecard - Golf Scorecard$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • mScorecard Premium 6 months$14.996 Months
  • mScorecard Premium 6 months$17.496 Months
  • mScorecard Premium 12 months2 variants$23.491 Year
  • mScorecard - Golf Scorecard2 variants$29.991 Year
2 purchases

ShotNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ShotNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ShotNotes Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is mScorecard free?
mScorecard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShotNotes free?
ShotNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mScorecard or ShotNotes?
ShotNotes is rated higher. mScorecard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while ShotNotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do mScorecard or ShotNotes have ads?
Neither mScorecard nor ShotNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mScorecard or ShotNotes?
mScorecard ships an update fortnightly, and ShotNotes every 2 months. Most recently, mScorecard was updated on October 17, 2026 and ShotNotes on October 8, 2026.

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