# RedTail Golf vs Course Vaults

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RedTail Golf at none against Course Vaults's 10. RedTail Golf also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Course Vaults's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Vaults sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RedTail Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

RedTail Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Vaults has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RedTail Golf ships an update every 3 months, Course Vaults every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedTail Golf | Course Vaults |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redtail-golf/id6478787404/reviews)** | [4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-vaults/id6749086127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chronogolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199573035) | [Andreoni-Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828711409) |

## What reviewers say

### RedTail Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redtail-golf/id6478787404)

Experience a championship 18-hole public golf course designed by Roger Packard. This scenic gem offers challenging elevation changes and natural beauty across 240 acres. It features extensive programming for all ages and families.

**Highlights:** 18-hole championship golf course, Designed by Roger Packard, Scenic 240 acres, Challenging elevation changes, Extensive family programming, Convenient location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Course Vaults

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-vaults/id6749086127)

Log every golf course you've played, rate your favorites, and build a personal golf passport. Discover new courses based on community ratings and rankings, and create custom lists for your golfing adventures.

**Highlights:** Log played golf courses, Rate and rank courses, Build a golf passport, Discover new courses, Create custom golf lists, View community ratings and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course Vaults Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Course Vaults Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Seasonal | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Course Vaults Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $44.95 | per year |
| Course Vaults Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Course Vaults Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best golf review site
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Awesome app with great features
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly layout
- 👍 Fantastic way to find new courses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedTail Golf free?

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

### Is Course Vaults free?

Course Vaults is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RedTail Golf or Course Vaults?

RedTail Golf is rated higher. RedTail Golf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Course Vaults averages 4.8 from 166 ratings.

### Do RedTail Golf or Course Vaults have ads?

Neither RedTail Golf nor Course Vaults shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RedTail Golf or Course Vaults?

RedTail Golf ships an update every 3 months, and Course Vaults every 3 days. Most recently, RedTail Golf was updated on November 4, 2026 and Course Vaults on November 12, 2026.

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