Comparison

Benchmark Golf vs Square Golf

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

Head to head
About

Benchmark Golf

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy. Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI-powered golf simulation
  • Practice range and course play
  • No-ball required
  • Instant feedback for consistency
  • Compact and storable design
  • Play regardless of weather
Features
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PRACTICE & PLAY GOLF AT HOME Practice and play simulated golf at home and hit more pure shots. The Benchmark Golf app uses patented AI swing tracking, with accuracy comparable to simulators that cost thousands of dollars. ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - Hit the range or play 18 holes on a course - Swing real clubs on the Benchmark Golf mat. No ball needed. - Compact setup that stows away in seconds GET BETTER AT GOLF - Instant feedback on every swing so you can groove a repeatable move - Build muscle memory you can take to the course - Play through bad weather or booked-out tee times DOWNLOAD NOW AND PLAY GOLF AT HOME ------ Requirements: You'll need an official Golf At Home by Benchmark Golf, Golf Daddy Simulator Mat, or Divot Daddy PRO, plus a phone stand (Benchmark Golf or unbranded) to record your swing, and your own golf clubs. Support: Reach us at https://benchmarkgolf.com/pages/contact or through the in-app support portal.

About

Square Golf

Enhance your golf game with accurate shot analysis using high-speed cameras and machine vision. Enjoy various practice modes and virtual golf experiences anywhere, anytime. Compete globally on beautifully rendered courses.

Highlights
  • Accurate shot analysis
  • High-speed camera and machine vision
  • Virtual golf swing support
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Driving range and approach practice
  • Putting practice green
  • Global multiplayer mode
Currently charting
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▶Accurate Feedback, Smart Practice Accurate analysis of golf shot using high-speed camera and machine vision technology Smart practice using various practice modes ▶Anywhere, Easy, Fun Exciting golf practice and games with easy installation Virtual golf swing support using swing sticks, golf practice and games available in the living room Connecting to various devices via Bluetooth connection ▶Accurate Launch Monitor Accurate measurement of ball speed and direction Accurate measurement of ball spin (requres square golf marking ball) Measurement of swing path (club marker required) Virtual swing support using a swing stick ▶Various Practice Modes Driving range, a beautiful 300-yard practice course Closeset to pin, a dedicated approach practice course Putting practice, a dedicated putting green Support for graphics and data modes for each exercise course ▶High Quality Real World Golf Course Sophisticated modeling of famous courses around the world Lifelike high-quality 3D graphics Multi-mode with global users

Screenshots

Benchmark Golf4 screens
Square Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Square Golf at 66% against Benchmark Golf's 6%. Square Golf also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Benchmark Golf's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Square Golf sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Benchmark Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Benchmark Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Benchmark Golf has 2.4K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Benchmark Golf's written reviews are positive against 66% of Square Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Benchmark Golf ships an update every 3 days, Square Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Benchmark Golf versus Square Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenchmark GolfSquare Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better3.5 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews65.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size566 MB203 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGolfDaddyinvant inc

Customer experience

Benchmark Golf

All ratings2,391 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative89.6%

Square Golf

All ratings48 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative21.9%

Bugs and requests

Benchmark Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inability to load courses and features
  • Swing registration issues
  • Account and data loss problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More club options
  • Multiplayer and online play
  • Improved calibration and setup process
  • Customizable timer and swing detection settings
  • Better app stability and error handling

Square Golf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Benchmark Golf

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Square Golf

One-time5
  • 100 credits$2.99
  • 220 credits$5.99
  • 440 credits$9.99
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  • 770 credits$16.99
  • 1000 credits$19.99

Questions

Is Benchmark Golf free?
Benchmark Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Golf free?
Square Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Benchmark Golf or Square Golf?
Benchmark Golf is rated higher. Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Square Golf averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.
Do Benchmark Golf or Square Golf have ads?
Neither Benchmark Golf nor Square Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Benchmark Golf or Square Golf?
Benchmark Golf ships an update every 3 days, and Square Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Benchmark Golf was updated on September 22, 2026 and Square Golf on September 23, 2026.

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