# Parfour vs Shot Tracer Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parfour at 100% against Shot Tracer Editor's 40%. Parfour also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Tracer Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Parfour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parfour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parfour has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Parfour's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shot Tracer Editor's.

Parfour ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot Tracer Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parfour | Shot Tracer Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parfour/id6480323284/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-editor/id6504352069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ParFour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738695261) | [Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039078678) |

## What reviewers say

### Parfour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parfour/id6480323284)

This app provides competitive golfers with essential tools in one place. Features include live GPS distances, weather data, smart club recommendations, scoring, USGA handicap display, and live tournament leaderboards. It aims to be the only golf app you'll need.

**Highlights:** Live GPS distances, Live weather data, Smart club recommendations, Everyday scoring, USGA handicap display, Live tournament leaderboards, Event access and management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Tracer Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-editor/id6504352069)

This app uses advanced camera tracking to stabilize handheld golf swing videos and ensure the tracer line stays perfectly in place. Manually edit your footage for professional-looking golf videos, similar to those seen from top YouTubers. Enjoy powerful editing features without internet or ads.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera tracking, Stabilizes handheld footage, Perfect tracer line placement, Manual editing control, 3D Map Tracer, Supports 4K 60FPS and HDR

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Tracer & Video Editor Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Map Tracer & Video Editor Half-Year | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Map Tracer & Video Editor Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Tracer Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy and free to use
- 🎥 Excellent camera tracking and stabilization
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 🔍 Helps improve golf understanding and video content
- 🔌 Works offline without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Crashes or force closes on some devices
- 🔒 Issues with video export and saving edited videos
- 🔀 Videos downloaded or recorded are sometimes upside down


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parfour free?

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

### Is Shot Tracer Editor free?

Shot Tracer Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parfour or Shot Tracer Editor?

Parfour is rated higher. Parfour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Shot Tracer Editor averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Parfour or Shot Tracer Editor have ads?

Neither Parfour nor Shot Tracer Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parfour or Shot Tracer Editor?

Parfour ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Tracer Editor every 11 days. Most recently, Parfour was updated on September 5, 2026 and Shot Tracer Editor on September 24, 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.*