Comparison

Golf Tee Times vs Rec

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

Head to head
About

Golf Tee Times

This app notifies you when new tee times become available at numerous golf courses. Set alerts for your preferred courses and receive notifications when cancellations occur, helping you secure desirable weekend slots.

Highlights
  • Tee time availability alerts
  • Notifications for cancellations
  • Thousands of golf courses
  • Set custom course alerts
  • Secure desirable tee times
Features
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TeeTimer sends you notifications when new tee times become available at thousands of golf courses. Set up an alert for the golf courses you want and we'll notify you when someone cancels their tee time. TeeTimer is the best way to golf on the weekends and get the most desirable tee times - try it for free. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rec

Effortlessly track scores for casual sports like basketball, tennis, and golf. Features a modern dark-mode interface and Apple Watch integration for seamless scorekeeping. Build player profiles and analyze game history with detailed stats.

Highlights
  • Multi-sport scoring logic
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Player profiles and lifetime stats
  • Dual scoring modes (Player/Ref)
  • Detailed stat sheets
  • Timeline replays
Features
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Stop guessing who won. Start tracking like a pro. Whether it’s a high-stakes pickup basketball game, a Sunday morning tennis match, or a casual round of golf with friends, Rec is the ultimate scoring companion for the recreational athlete. Designed with a stunning, modern dark-mode interface and deep Apple Watch integration, Rec turns your "just for fun" weekend games into a professional-grade season. Settle the debate of who the best player in your friend group actually is, once and for all. Multi-Sport Mastery - No more fumbling with mental math or arguing over the score. PickupLog features specialized scoring logic built specifically for your favorite sports: - Basketball: Accurately track 1pt free throws, 2pt field goals, and 3pt daggers. - Tennis: Full logic for points, games, and sets—including the crucial 2-game margin rule. - Pickleball: Fast-paced rally scoring built for the court. - Golf: Hole-by-hole stroke tracking relative to par across all 18 holes. Score from your Wrist - Leave your iPhone in your gym bag. Our fully independent Apple Watch companion app lets you stay in the zone: - Bi-directional Sync: Live-sync scores between your watch and your phone. - Haptic Feedback: Feel heavy, satisfying haptics with every point logged so you never have to take your eyes off the game. - Full Control: Increment scores, track golf holes, and save completed games directly from your wrist. Build Your Local League - Manage your crew with comprehensive player profiles. - Custom Avatars: Create profiles with custom initials and vibrant colors. - Lifetime Stats: Track all-time statistics, and game histories. - Dual Scoring Modes: Use Player Mode to let athletes log their own scores during the game, or switch to Ref Mode and let a dedicated person on the sidelines track the action for everyone. Instant Replays & Stat Sheets - Relive the glory (or the heartbreak) of past matchups. - Detailed Stat Sheets: Dive deep into the numbers after the game ends. - Timeline Replays: Scroll through a chronological "Replay" timeline of events to see exactly who scored what, and when the momentum shifted. Download Rec today and make every point count!

Screenshots

Golf Tee Times4 screens
Rec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rec at 5.0 against Golf Tee Times's 3.9. Rec also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Golf Tee Times's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Golf Tee Times sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Tee Times has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Tee Times ships an update daily, Rec every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Golf Tee Times versus Rec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Tee TimesRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett BaumanMaverick Brazill

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Golf Tee Times

Subscriptions2
  • TeeTimer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TeeTimer Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Rec

One-time1
  • Rec Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Golf Tee Times free?
Golf Tee Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rec free?
Rec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Tee Times or Rec?
Rec is rated higher. Golf Tee Times averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Rec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Golf Tee Times or Rec have ads?
Neither Golf Tee Times nor Rec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Tee Times or Rec?
Golf Tee Times ships an update daily, and Rec every 6 weeks. Most recently, Golf Tee Times was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rec on October 31, 2026.

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