Comparison

Simply Disc vs DiscGolf Journal

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

Head to head
About

Simply Disc

This app helps casual disc golfers track their scores and analyze their game. It allows for unlimited scorecards, custom courses, and visual throw mapping. Unlock historical stats with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Unlimited scorecards
  • Custom course creation
  • Visual throw mapping
  • Historical stats analysis
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Simply Disc is a disc golf app made for casual players. Designed for ease of use, so you can focus on your game. Highlights • Create unlimited scorecards • Add and customize your courses • Keep track of score as you play • Mark your throws visually on the map • View previous throws on demand • Sort rounds by date, course and score • Share rounds with friends • Historical stats (w/ one-time purchase) - Best round, total throws, score distribution, birdie % and more! Bonuses • Dark mode support • No internet or GPS required • Automatic iCloud backup • Integrated tutorial • Common gesture support • Game-like design and animations • Dynamic app icon shortcuts • Import existing rounds from other apps (experimental) Built using SwiftUI and SwiftData. Shoutout to Derian, Alex, and Emily for all of their feedback and support. I hope you enjoy Simply Disc!

About

DiscGolf Journal

This app helps disc golf players improve their game by logging rounds, documenting practice, and tracking progress. Analyze your form with photos and videos, and monitor score trends with performance graphs. It's designed for both competitive and casual players.

Highlights
  • Log detailed round information
  • Import rounds from Apple Watch
  • Document practice sessions
  • Create technique cue library
  • Capture photos and videos for form analysis
  • Track score trends with graphs
  • Separate casual and competitive rounds
Features
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Track your disc golf journey with a purpose-built journal that helps you improve your game. Disc Golf Journal lets you record rounds, document practice sessions, and monitor your progress over time. Key Features: • Log detailed round information including scores, course details, and notes • Import rounds directly from Apple Watch workouts • Document practice sessions with throw counts and training notes • Create a library of technique cues and practice drills • Capture photos and videos to analyze your form • Track score trends with performance graphs • Mark casual rounds separately from competitive play Whether you're a competitive player tracking your improvement or a casual player preserving memories of great rounds, Disc Golf Journal provides a clean, focused way to document your disc golf experience. No subscription required. No ads. Just straightforward disc golf tracking. Privacy focused: All your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Simply Disc4 screens
DiscGolf Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DiscGolf Journal at 5.0 against Simply Disc's 4.4. DiscGolf Journal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 11 months). Simply Disc's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Simply Disc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DiscGolf Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DiscGolf Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Disc has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Disc ships an update every 11 months, DiscGolf Journal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simply Disc versus DiscGolf Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply DiscDiscGolf Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle JohnsonGruffydd Johnston

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simply Disc

One-time1
  • Unlock Stats$2.99
None

DiscGolf Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Disc free?
Simply Disc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiscGolf Journal free?
DiscGolf Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Disc or DiscGolf Journal?
DiscGolf Journal is rated higher. Simply Disc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DiscGolf Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simply Disc or DiscGolf Journal have ads?
Neither Simply Disc nor DiscGolf Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Disc or DiscGolf Journal?
Simply Disc ships an update every 11 months, and DiscGolf Journal every 8 days. Most recently, Simply Disc was updated on November 4, 2026 and DiscGolf Journal on October 21, 2026.

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