PinPlacer vs GolfXplore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinPlacer
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PinPlacer is the greenkeepers tool that enables them to easily set new pin locations for the PinSheet application, it is intended for greenkeepers and not for the general public.
GolfXplore
Discover and explore golf courses across South Africa with detailed information, special offers, and upcoming events. Track your golfing achievements and connect with other players. This app simplifies planning your next golf tour.
- Comprehensive golf course directory
- Detailed course information
- Green fee insights
- Membership options
- Special offers and events
- User reviews and ratings
- Golfing conquest tracking
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Discover golf courses across South Africa, all in one place. GolfXplore makes it easy for golfers to explore courses, compare green fees, view facilities, and access important course information without endless searching or phone calls. Whether you're planning a golf trip, looking for a new course to play, or tracking the courses you've conquered, GolfXplore gives you direct access to the information you need. Features Explore golf courses across South Africa View green fees and membership information Access contact details and facilities Discover specials and upcoming events Browse course photos and reviews Track the courses you’ve played Save your favourite courses Built for golfers who love discovering new courses. Golf Course Owners Want to showcase your course on GolfXplore? We’d love to hear from you. Contact the GolfXplore team at admin@golfxplore.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GolfXplore at monthly against PinPlacer's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PinPlacer ships an update every 7 months, GolfXplore monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinPlacer | GolfXplore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R C Linder | GolfXplore (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
PinPlacer
No in-app purchases
GolfXplore
No in-app purchases
