Comparison

Short Game2.0 vs The Golf Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Short Game2.0

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Short Game 2.0 is a graphical aid for putting and chipping for use during practice and play. Purchase the in app subscription and obtain full access to the Short Game closed loop training system for putting and chipping. Try Short Game free for the first month. Cancel at any time and retain access to the surface level feature. Short Game uses the iPhones internal sensors to create a surface level that determines the break, aiming line and swing length for putts and chips. For chipping Short Game also provides the right club to carry the ball onto the green and roll to the hole for all lies around the green. Short Game also uses the iPhones internal gyros to create the short game scope (similar to a flight scope) that monitors key swing characteristics of your swing during practice for both putting and chipping. This requires a cradle for your iPhone that you can purchase directly from the short game app. Using the short game scope you can monitor your ball path face angle, toe angle, dynamic loft, swing length and tempo and compare against tour level performance. You can also use the short game scope to compare your swing length and ball path and compare against the required swing length and aim from the green reading feature. This will rapidly improve your performance as all variables affecting short game performance are monitored and controlled. Short Game accounts for the green speed, firmness, slope and distance. Improve your green reading by comparing your read to the Short Game read. During play use the speech recognition feature to seamlessly enter data via simple voice commands. Short Game will improve distance control, aiming, reduce 3 putting and increase your up and downs when chipping. You can set up a precise pre game warmup routine by recalling measured slopes/lies around the practice green and then monitor your the swing length, tempo and aim prior to play. Short Game is fast and easy to use with built-in tutorials for every feature. The Short Game green reading and short game scope algorithms have been confirmed using independent test equipment.

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The Golf Tracker

Features
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The Golf Tracker Take control of your game. One shot at a time. The Golf Tracker helps you track your shots, distances, and progress—without the clutter of complicated apps. Whether you're playing your local 9-hole or exploring new courses, The Golf Tracker is designed to work your way. Mark tees, pins, and your shots with just a few taps. No need for preloaded maps. Just drop your markers as you play and get the data that actually helps you improve. Features - Simple GPS Range Finder Instantly see how far you are from any point on the course. - Memory-Friendly Remember how you played last time—without needing to write it all down. - Custom Courses Create your own course layout by placing tees and pins where they actually are. - Shot Tracking Drop pins for each shot and measure distances in real time. - Session History View past rounds and track your improvement over time. Why The Golf Tracker? No clutter. No social feed. No pressure. Just a clean, focused tool to help you play better golf and enjoy your rounds more. Built for players who like to think, tweak, and track—without overcomplicating the game. Privacy Policy: https://gsonlabs.com/thegolftracker/privacy Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Short Game2.04 screens
The Golf Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Golf Tracker at every 2 days against Short Game2.0's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Short Game2.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Golf Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Short Game2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, The Golf Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Short Game2.0 versus The Golf Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShort Game2.0The Golf Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.418.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbrian mcdonaldVictor Gustafsson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Short Game2.0

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Full Access Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

The Golf Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • The Golf Tracker Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • The Golf Tracker Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Short Game2.0 free?
Short Game2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Golf Tracker free?
The Golf Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Short Game2.0 or The Golf Tracker have ads?
Neither Short Game2.0 nor The Golf Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Short Game2.0 or The Golf Tracker?
Short Game2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Golf Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Short Game2.0 was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Golf Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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