Benchmark Golf vs Sidelines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered golf simulation
- Practice range and course play
- No-ball required
- Instant feedback for consistency
- Compact and storable design
- Play regardless of weather
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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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Covered by U.S. Patent No. 12,752,158
Sidelines
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Every friend group has the same arguments. Who's been carrying the fantasy league? Who swore the Lakers were "definitely losing" last week? Who's hitting the furthest off the tee box? The Sidelines gives you a place to put it on record — and a scoreboard to back it up. Create a room, drop a bet, pick your side. The app tracks every wager, every win, and every "I told you so" so you don't have to. When the dust settles, settle up in person. We just keep the receipts. HOW IT WORKS • Create a bet group — public, private, or anywhere in between • Challenge a friend 1-on-1, get the group to pick sides, or open a winner-take-all pool • Log the outcome together, then watch the standings shift in real time • Climb levels, unlock badges, and rack up the kind of bragging rights that actually matter FEATURES • Three bet formats — 1v1 challenges, group consensus, or winner-take-all pools • Public and private groups — bet with your crew or jump into an open room • Real-time chat in every room, plus DMs with your friends • 40+ badges and achievements for every kind of competitor • Custom level paths — climb the ranks as a Roman general, a pirate, or your own theme • Head-to-head rivalry records for every person you bet against • Open payouts board so nobody forgets who owes who • Push notifications for every challenge, acceptance, and outcome • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Light and dark mode A NOTE ON MONEY Sidelines does not process payments, hold funds, or facilitate real money gambling. We're a scorekeeper, full stop. If you and your friends decide to settle up in person — with a coffee, a beer, a sandwich — that's between you. No cash ever moves through the app. WHO IT'S FOR • Fantasy league regulars tracking side bets and props • Sports fans making game-day calls with their group chat • Coworkers, roommates, and game-night crews • Anyone who's ever said the words "I bet…" SUPPORT Built with care. Updated often. Reach the developer directly through the in-app Report Issue screen — every message is read by a human. We keep the score. You keep the pride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidelines at none against Benchmark Golf's 5. Sidelines also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Benchmark Golf's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Benchmark Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Sidelines asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Benchmark Golf | Sidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 411 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GolfDaddy | Tyler Garvin |
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
Sidelines
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Benchmark Golf
- Benchmark Unlimited Monthly$15.991 Month
- Benchmark Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Benchmark Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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- Benchmark Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Benchmark Unlimited Yearly$119.991 Year
Sidelines
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Benchmark Golf free?
Is Sidelines free?
Do Benchmark Golf or Sidelines have ads?
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