# Dan Grieve Academy vs Short Game Chef

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dan Grieve Academy at free with in-app purchases against Short Game Chef's subscription. Dan Grieve Academy also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 15). Short Game Chef's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dan Grieve Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month and Short Game Chef sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dan Grieve Academy against 5.0 for Short Game Chef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dan Grieve Academy ships an update monthly, Short Game Chef every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dan Grieve Academy | Short Game Chef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-grieve-academy/id6443545442/reviews) | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-game-chef/id6514272482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D G Golf Pro Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570321724) | [Short Game Chef](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896757734) |

## What reviewers say

### Dan Grieve Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-grieve-academy/id6443545442)

Access exclusive golf tips, over 500 coaching videos, and live clinics from a world-class PGA Master Coach. Improve your swing, short game, course management, and mental game. Connect with a community of golfers and receive personalized feedback.

**Highlights:** Academy Forum with tips and Q&A, Extensive Video Library (500+ videos), Exclusive Member Content, Live Screencast Clinics, Golf Fitness Videos, Community Meetups and Play, Lesson Cancellation Updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent short game instruction
- 👍 Clear and understandable content
- 👍 Improves golf game significantly
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 User-friendly app interface

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced analytics


### Short Game Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-game-chef/id6514272482)

Master your golf short game with expert-led video tutorials and drills. Learn techniques to improve skills, lower scores, and have more fun on the course. Join a community of dedicated golfers.

**Highlights:** Expert PGA Tour winner coaching, Comprehensive video library, Techniques for various shots, Practical, hands-on drills, Community of golf enthusiasts, Lower your golf scores

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Subscription | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to implement tips
- 🎥 Helpful instructional videos
- 🔧 Informative for beginners
- 🔥 Engaging content
- 🏌️‍♂️ Boosts confidence


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dan Grieve Academy free?

Dan Grieve Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Short Game Chef free?

Short Game Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dan Grieve Academy or Short Game Chef?

Dan Grieve Academy and Short Game Chef are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do Dan Grieve Academy or Short Game Chef have ads?

Neither Dan Grieve Academy nor Short Game Chef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dan Grieve Academy or Short Game Chef?

Dan Grieve Academy ships an update monthly, and Short Game Chef every 2 months. Most recently, Dan Grieve Academy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Short Game Chef on September 23, 2026.

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