# Dan Grieve Academy vs Jim's HAPAR Golf

The clearest difference is price: Dan Grieve Academy at Free against Jim's HAPAR Golf's $1.99. Dan Grieve Academy also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 2). Jim's HAPAR Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dan Grieve Academy is free to download; Jim's HAPAR Golf costs $1.99 up front. Dan Grieve Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Jim's HAPAR Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dan Grieve Academy against 5.0 for Jim's HAPAR Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dan Grieve Academy has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dan Grieve Academy ships an update every 5 weeks, Jim's HAPAR Golf every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dan Grieve Academy | Jim's HAPAR Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-grieve-academy/id6443545442/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jims-hapar-golf/id6550889437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 86 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D G Golf Pro Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570321724) | [Jim Kemp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753616457) |

## 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


### Jim's HAPAR Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jims-hapar-golf/id6550889437)

This app offers a unique way to play and score golf by creating custom Handicap-Adjusted-PAR tables. It uses a modified Stableford points format with bonus points for play around the green, making it enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Custom HAPAR tables based on Handicap Index, Modified Stableford points scoring, Bonus points for green play, Play any tee color per hole, Supports any golf course, Match Play and Shuffled Hole Handicaps (optional)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dan Grieve Academy free?

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

### Is Jim's HAPAR Golf free?

Jim's HAPAR Golf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dan Grieve Academy or Jim's HAPAR Golf?

Jim's HAPAR Golf is rated higher. Dan Grieve Academy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Jim's HAPAR Golf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dan Grieve Academy or Jim's HAPAR Golf have ads?

Neither Dan Grieve Academy nor Jim's HAPAR Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dan Grieve Academy or Jim's HAPAR Golf?

Dan Grieve Academy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jim's HAPAR Golf every 9 days. Most recently, Dan Grieve Academy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Jim's HAPAR Golf on October 17, 2026.

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