# Rypstick vs GolfSimTimes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GolfSimTimes at 100% against Rypstick's 42%. GolfSimTimes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rypstick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rypstick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. GolfSimTimes asks for nothing beyond the download.

GolfSimTimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rypstick has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Rypstick's written reviews are positive against 100% of GolfSimTimes's.

Rypstick ships an update every 2 weeks, GolfSimTimes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rypstick | GolfSimTimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsimtimes/id6757940249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rypstick Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622055406) | [Stewart TOSH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869795820) |

## What reviewers say

### Rypstick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189)

Enhance your golf swing speed and distance with guided training protocols and swing fix videos. Track your progress with a baseline test and achieve longer drives and lower scores. Train conveniently from your phone.

**Highlights:** Baseline swing speed test, Guided training protocols, Swing fix videos, Distance tracking, Auditory release point training, Progress monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Effective training tool
- 💪 Noticeable speed improvements
- 🤖 Helpful instructional videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full app access
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Inconsistent features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to enter baseline speed
- Countdown disappearing during workouts
- Syncing issues between app and radar

**Requested features**

- Ability to track previous swing speeds
- Better integration with radar device
- Customizable training plans
- Beginner-friendly onboarding


### GolfSimTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsimtimes/id6757940249)

Manage virtual and real golf rounds, book tee times for leagues, and track your progress. Connect with friends, earn achievements, and analyze your game with AI-powered insights. Features include simulator handicap calculation and course rating.

**Highlights:** Virtual and real golf round tracking, Tee time booking for leagues, AI-powered insights, Simulator handicap calculation, Course rating and favorites, Challenge friends and build network, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rypstick free?

Rypstick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GolfSimTimes free?

GolfSimTimes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rypstick or GolfSimTimes?

GolfSimTimes is rated higher. Rypstick averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while GolfSimTimes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Rypstick or GolfSimTimes have ads?

Neither Rypstick nor GolfSimTimes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rypstick or GolfSimTimes?

Rypstick ships an update every 2 weeks, and GolfSimTimes every 5 months. Most recently, Rypstick was updated on September 24, 2026 and GolfSimTimes on July 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*