# mScorecard vs ShotNotes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | mScorecard | ShotNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscorecard-golf-scorecard/id636983375/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotnotes-golf/id6769310655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **437** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocor](https://appshunter.io/developer/447842616) | [DANIEL PIOTR CYWINSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895697517) |

## 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


### ShotNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotnotes-golf/id6769310655)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotNotes Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ShotNotes Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


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