# Benchmark Golf vs Sidelines

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 (#36 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Benchmark Golf | Sidelines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GolfDaddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704708680) | [Tyler Garvin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868577189) |

## What reviewers say

### Benchmark Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchmark-golf/id6463652126)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Sports, #180 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benchmark Unlimited Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Benchmark Unlimited Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Durable mat
- 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
- 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
- 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelines-rivalries-tracked/id6757730774)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Benchmark Golf free?

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

### Is Sidelines free?

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

### Do Benchmark Golf or Sidelines have ads?

Neither Benchmark Golf nor Sidelines shows ads.

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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.*