# Simply Disc vs DiscGolf Journal

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.

Both are free to download. Simply Disc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DiscGolf Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Disc | DiscGolf Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-disc-disc-golf-tracker/id6472231837/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discgolf-journal/id6743329389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyle Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145053960) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Disc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-disc-disc-golf-tracker/id6472231837)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Stats | $2.99 | one-time |


### DiscGolf Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discgolf-journal/id6743329389)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*