Comparison

Checkpoint Marshal vs Wedge

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

Head to head
About

Checkpoint Marshal

Features
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Checkpoint Marshal is a competitor tracking app for charity walks and events. Marshals can track competitors around an event using the app. Competitors are identified using NFC tags or by manually entering a competitor's number. Can be used for events up to 50 competitors free with full functionality. An upgrade gives unlimited competitors.

About

Wedge

This golf companion app offers smart scoring, GPS, and powerful stats for solo play or matches with friends. Track your progress, review performance, and explore course data with a user-friendly interface designed for all golfers.

Highlights
  • Stroke Play, Match Play, Stableford scoring
  • Accurate GPS and smart course maps
  • Live shot data and real-time score updates
  • Automatic stats tracking (FIR, GIR, putting)
  • Handicap progress tracking
  • Cross-platform Match Play with QR codes
  • Tens of thousands of course data
Features
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Wedge – The Smarter Way to Play Golf Welcome to Wedge. The modern golf companion built by golfers, for golfers. Whether you’re tracking casual rounds, competing with friends, or improving your game over time, Wedge brings together scoring, GPS, stats, social play. From quick weekend rounds to competitive match play, Wedge is designed to make golf simpler, smarter, and more social. Play Your Way • Score rounds in Stroke Play, Match Play, Stableford, or GPS mode • Track every hole with live distances and smart course mapping • Save rounds automatically and review your performance over time • Play solo or alongside your mates in real time Wedge now includes a built-in social experience. • Share your rounds with friends • Post scorecards, photos, and captions • Comment, react, and engage after every round • Follow your mates and see their latest activity Because golf has always been social. The app finally is too. Your Personal Golf Record Track the details that actually matter: • FIR, GIR, putts, penalties, and more • Round summaries and performance history • Handicap progress over time • Insights into where you gain or lose shots The goal isn’t just recording scores. It’s understanding your game. Match Play Made Simple Create live matches in seconds. • Share a QR code to join rounds instantly • View live scorecards across players • Compete head-to-head with real-time scoring Built for proper golf with real people. Fast, clean, and cross-platform. Beautiful Course Data Explore tens of thousands of golf courses worldwide with: • Yardages • Par & Stroke Index • Hole maps • Course information Wedge is constantly evolving with new features, smarter gameplay tools, and expanded social experiences. We’re building the golf app we always wanted to use ourselves. Terms & Policies Terms & Conditions – https://app.bigwedgegolf.com/terms  Privacy Policy – https://app.bigwedgegolf.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Checkpoint Marshal4 screens
Wedge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wedge at fortnightly against Checkpoint Marshal's every 2 months. Checkpoint Marshal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Checkpoint Marshal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wedge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkpoint Marshal ships an update every 2 months, Wedge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checkpoint Marshal versus Wedge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckpoint MarshalWedge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SmithBig Wedge LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checkpoint Marshal

One-time1
  • Event Upgrade$14.99
2 purchases

Wedge

Subscriptions2
  • Wedge Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Wedge Pro Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Checkpoint Marshal free?
Checkpoint Marshal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wedge free?
Wedge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Checkpoint Marshal or Wedge have ads?
Neither Checkpoint Marshal nor Wedge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkpoint Marshal or Wedge?
Checkpoint Marshal ships an update every 2 months, and Wedge fortnightly. Most recently, Checkpoint Marshal was updated on October 9, 2026 and Wedge on October 12, 2026.

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