Comparison

Golf GPS vs GolfView

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

Head to head
About

Golf GPS

Features
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Golf GPS gives you accurate distances and a digital scorecard in one simple app. Whether you're playing your home course or exploring a new one, get the yardages you need and track your round without carrying a pencil. RANGEFINDER Satellite map view of every hole with tee, fairway, and green positions Distances to front, center, and back of the green in both yards and meters Draggable target point to measure distance to any spot on the hole Dogleg and layup distances calculated automatically Your live GPS position shown on the map so you always know where you stand SCORECARD Enter scores directly on the map while viewing each hole Track strokes, putts, penalties, fairways hit (FIR), and greens in regulation (GIR) Scores sync automatically as you navigate between holes View your full scorecard summary with Front 9 and Back 9 breakdown Color-coded scores: eagle, birdie, par, bogey, double, and beyond Score-to-par running total so you always know where you stand ROUND HISTORY All your rounds saved automatically Review past scorecards with detailed stats per hole Resume an unfinished round right where you left off, with the map focused on the correct hole Delete rounds you no longer need COURSE DATABASE Thousands of golf courses worldwide with detailed hole maps Search courses by name or find nearby courses using your GPS location Multi-course support for golf clubs with more than one course Recently viewed courses saved for quick access DESIGNED FOR THE COURSE Clean satellite map view with no clutter Works offline once course data is downloaded Multiple tee box support: play from red, white, blue, yellow, or any available tee Par and stroke index displayed for every hole Quick hole navigation with tap or swipe Golf GPS is free to use for the first 4 holes of any course. A one-time purchase unlocks all holes on every course, forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Download Golf GPS and take the guesswork out of your next round.

About

GolfView

Features
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We work locally with your Golf Club to give you the ultimate golfing experience. Our 4K drone maps power the app's core features, improving your game, from performance to club engagement. Features: Drone Maps - Our drone fleet scan and map courses over 5 times more accurately than other major mapping providers. Shot Tracking - Log every shot and visualise it on your course map on the fly. Track each shot's club, accuracy, distance & cut. Drone Flyovers - Along with crystal clear maps, our fleet captures 4K footage of your course, giving you an aerial advantage. GPS Rangefinder - Harness our drone powered maps to give you the most accurate readings available through your mobile devices. Live Pin Positions - Our venues log any changes to the pin's location giving you the super accurate readings. Customisable Competitions - Create your own comps with friends or golf days. Longest Drive & Closest Pin modes - Utilise our shot tracking features to add flare to your competitions. Real-time Weather - Localised weather updates and view wind speed relative to your course map & on your Apple Watch. Live Scoring - As you enter your scores or track your shots, scorecards update in real-time and feed into our leaderboards. In-depth Statistics - Split your stats into 3 main segments; Rounds, Clubs & Holes. Collecting data from your scorecards & shot tracking gives you unparalleled insights into your game. Apple Watch Shot Tracking & Scoring - Keep phones in pockets, our watch face gives you all our best features in one simple interface. Enjoy Live Pins, Shot Tracking & Real-time Weather. Check back on your phone to see your scorecards & mapped shots. Venue Updates - Get news straight from the horse's mouth, via your home feed & push notifications. World Handicap System® Ready - Enter your Handicap Index and GolfView will work out your playing handicap each round. If we don't currently have your course in our database please let us know and we'll add them as an unofficial venue. To enjoy our full features at your home club, please refer them onto us!

Screenshots

Golf GPS4 screens
GolfView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfView at none against Golf GPS's 1. GolfView also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Golf GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Golf GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GolfView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf GPS ships an update every 4 weeks, GolfView weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Golf GPS versus GolfView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf GPSGolfView
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDong Nguyen VanChris Forbes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Golf GPS

One-time1
  • Feature to see all holes$3.99
None

GolfView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf GPS free?
Golf GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GolfView free?
GolfView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Golf GPS or GolfView have ads?
GolfView shows ads; Golf GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Golf GPS or GolfView?
Golf GPS ships an update every 4 weeks, and GolfView weekly. Most recently, Golf GPS was updated on October 25, 2026 and GolfView on October 27, 2026.

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