# GolfPoints vs GolfMates

The clearest difference is ads: GolfMates at none against GolfPoints's shown. GolfPoints's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfPoints sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and GolfMates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GolfPoints ships an update every 2 days, GolfMates every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPoints | GolfMates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 14 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIH TING WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744321130) | [HSIAO PING CHENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823973674) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfPoints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpoints/id6502223334)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive upgrade plan | $0.99 | per month |


### GolfMates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmates/id6748029499)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfMates Pro - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| GolfMates Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| GolfMates Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfPoints free?

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

### Is GolfMates free?

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

### Do GolfPoints or GolfMates have ads?

GolfPoints shows ads; GolfMates does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPoints or GolfMates?

GolfPoints ships an update every 2 days, and GolfMates every 6 weeks. Most recently, GolfPoints was updated on September 17, 2026 and GolfMates on September 7, 2026.

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