# Golf Live vs CHIP'd Golf

The clearest difference is rating: CHIP'd Golf at 5.0 against Golf Live's 4.3. CHIP'd Golf also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Golf Live's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CHIP'd Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Live has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Golf Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHIP'd Golf's.

Golf Live ships an update weekly, CHIP'd Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf Live | CHIP'd Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-live-virtual-lessons/id6475585606/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfLive Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585473619) | [Chip'd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185983599) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-live-virtual-lessons/id6475585606)

Receive virtual golf lessons from certified coaches anytime, anywhere. Utilize patent-pending technology for live replay and visual feedback to improve your swing. Schedule lessons and connect with your favorite instructors.

**Highlights:** Virtual golf lessons, Certified Golf Live Coaches, Patent-pending live replay, Visual swing analysis with drawing tools, Schedule lessons in advance, Watch past lessons, Connect with favorite coaches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CHIP'd Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205)

This app provides real-time putting data directly from a smart golf ball. Analyze your performance with detailed insights and track your progress over time to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity for smart golf balls, Real-time putting data capture, Detailed session insights (ball speed, skid, length), Practice history tracking, Putter performance comparison, Golf ball management and firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf Live free?

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

### Is CHIP'd Golf free?

CHIP'd Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Golf Live or CHIP'd Golf?

CHIP'd Golf is rated higher. Golf Live averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while CHIP'd Golf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Golf Live or CHIP'd Golf have ads?

Neither Golf Live nor CHIP'd Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf Live or CHIP'd Golf?

Golf Live ships an update weekly, and CHIP'd Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Golf Live was updated on October 12, 2026 and CHIP'd Golf on October 8, 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.*