Comparison

Puttalyze vs The Scratch App

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

Head to head
About

Puttalyze

Features
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Puttalyze-App simulates the path of a rolling golf ball on a green to help golfers improve their "reading the green" skills by visualizing the concepts of "aim point", "distance point", and "target speed". After entering all relevant parameters, the resulting trajectory is calculated and displayed graphically. The "distance point" and "aim point" are shown, along with the relevant distances, on a result screen. This helps golfers understand the physics of a rolling ball on an inclined surface intuitively and teaches them how to aim and adjust their shots based on the slope and other properties of the green, such as green speed. Puttalyze require a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. (If you do not maintain a subscription you can only access limited features.) * Auto-renewable subscription. * 1 year (29.99€) duration. * Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. * Privacy policy: https://puttalyze-app.de/CONTACT/General-Conditions * Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Scratch App

Empirically test golf clubs and techniques to improve your game. Analyze your performance using the Strokes Gained framework to identify weaknesses and receive personalized plans with drill videos to fix them.

Highlights
  • Empirical club and technique testing
  • Strokes Gained performance analysis
  • Track rounds shot by shot
  • Personalized fix plans with drill videos
  • Six focused practice areas
  • Skill tests with benchmark scores
Features
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The Scratch App — Strokes Gained golf tracking, practice & tests The Scratch App shows you exactly where you're losing shots — and gives you a clear plan to get them back. It's built on Strokes Gained, the same math the pros use, so every round and every range session answers one question: what should I work on to score lower? ON THE COURSE • Track your round shot‑by‑shot on real satellite imagery of the hole you're playing. • Live GPS distance to the green, with one‑tap shot logging — walk to your ball, tap, and keep moving. • Rather do it by hand? Drop, drag, and edit every shot right on the map. • Get a full Strokes Gained breakdown by category: driving, approach, wedges, chipping, and putting. KNOW YOUR GAME • See your true club distances and shot dispersion — real averages and your typical miss, left or right, built from your own rounds. • A running scorecard, full round history, and your trends over time. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • A recommendation engine reads your rounds and points you straight at your biggest score‑leak — then hands you a fix plan and drill videos. • Six Strokes Gained skill tests let you compare techniques, swing thoughts, and equipment head‑to‑head, so you know what actually works for your game. Set a goal — Break 90, Break 80, or scratch — and your benchmarks tune to match it. Whether you're grinding to break 100 or chasing scratch, The Scratch App puts tour‑level feedback in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTION The Scratch App Pro unlocks fix plans and drill videos, full trend charts, the Analysis hub, and your benchmark comparisons. • $12.99/month or $99.99/year — an auto‑renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thescratchplan.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Puttalyze4 screens
The Scratch App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Scratch App at every 4 days against Puttalyze's every 2 months. 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. Puttalyze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and The Scratch App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puttalyze ships an update every 2 months, The Scratch App every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Puttalyze versus The Scratch App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuttalyzeThe Scratch App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul JordanThe Scratch Plan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Puttalyze

Subscriptions1
  • Puttalyze Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Annual Subscription$24.99
2 purchases

The Scratch App

Subscriptions2
  • Scratch App Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Scratch App Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Puttalyze free?
Puttalyze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Scratch App free?
The Scratch App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Puttalyze or The Scratch App have ads?
Neither Puttalyze nor The Scratch App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puttalyze or The Scratch App?
Puttalyze ships an update every 2 months, and The Scratch App every 4 days. Most recently, Puttalyze was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Scratch App on October 24, 2026.

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