Comparison

Drift Golf vs Strokes Gained

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

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About

Drift Golf

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Whether improving your game or craving a snack between swings, DriftGolf is the ultimate all-in-one golf companion. Combining accurate GPS, comprehensive performance tracking, and on-course food & beverage ordering, DriftGolf elevates your round from start to finish. *Features* Personalized: Get better recommendations and aim-assist based on your information. Games with friend​s: Challenge your friends to side games and keep track of your bets​.​ Tracking & progress: Keep track of your historical rounds so you can watch your progress. GPS Maps​: Standard information at 3000 golf courses in North America, and exact pin location at member golf courses.​ Elemental Factors: Find out just how much the wind and weather are affecting your game and how to adjust for it.​ On-Course Ordering: You can place food & beverage orders from the app at member courses and have them delivered. Why DriftGolf? DriftGolf is designed to make your golfing experience smoother and more enjoyable, giving you everything you need to stay focused on your game while enhancing your time on the course with convenient extras. Support: Find a problem or want to suggest a new feature? Send us a message at support@driftgolf.ca.

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Strokes Gained

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Track and analyze your golf performance using strokes gained. This app allows you to record shots, review rounds, and gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses on the course. Built for personal use to improve consistency and decision-making.

Screenshots

Drift Golf3 screens
Strokes Gained2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strokes Gained at none against Drift Golf's shown. Drift Golf's advantage is iOS requirement (14.7 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift Golf ships an update every 5 days, Strokes Gained every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Drift Golf versus Strokes Gained: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrift GolfStrokes Gained
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.7 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDrift GolfDarryl Czuy

In-app purchases

None

Drift Golf

No in-app purchases

None

Strokes Gained

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drift Golf free?
Drift Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strokes Gained free?
Strokes Gained is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drift Golf or Strokes Gained have ads?
Drift Golf shows ads; Strokes Gained does not.
Which is updated more often, Drift Golf or Strokes Gained?
Drift Golf ships an update every 5 days, and Strokes Gained every 4 days. Most recently, Drift Golf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Strokes Gained on October 18, 2026.

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