Comparison

Short Game2.0 vs Putt Break

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

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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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Putt Break

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Know your green before you putt. Putt Break uses the LiDAR sensor on iPhone Pro to measure the slope of the putting green directly under your feet — in real time, with no setup required. What it does Stand over your ball. The app reads the slope percentage, which way it breaks, and whether you're putting uphill or downhill. Switch to Distance mode to measure the exact length of your putt from where you stand to the hole. Built for learning Putt Break is a measurement tool, not an aiming system. It tells you what the green is doing. You decide how to play it. That honesty is the point. Features Real-time slope reading with side break and uphill/downhill Distance mode: measure putt length from stance to hole Confidence indicator so you know when the reading is trustworthy Save readings as photos with a branded overlay Works in shade, overcast, and most outdoor conditions Requirements iPhone 12 Pro or newer (LiDAR required). iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max recommended for best accuracy. For practice only Electronic slope measurement is prohibited during tournament play under Rule 4.3a. Putt Break is designed for practice rounds, learning sessions, and casual play.

Screenshots

Short Game2.04 screens
Putt Break4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Short Game2.0 at Free against Putt Break's $4.99. Short Game2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Putt Break's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Short Game2.0 is free to download; Putt Break costs $4.99 up front. Short Game2.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Putt Break asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Short Game2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Putt Break every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Short Game2.0 versus Putt Break: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShort Game2.0Putt Break
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbrian mcdonaldMathias Yapri

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
None

Putt Break

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Short Game2.0 free?
Short Game2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Putt Break free?
Putt Break costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Short Game2.0 or Putt Break have ads?
Neither Short Game2.0 nor Putt Break shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Short Game2.0 or Putt Break?
Short Game2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Putt Break every 3 months. Most recently, Short Game2.0 was updated on September 14, 2026 and Putt Break on September 17, 2026.

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