Comparison

Hacks vs Golf Range Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Hacks

Features
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Welcome to Hacks - your golf swing journal! An app for the golfer that wants to document their swing evolution, but not blast it all over social media! Upload your best swings from your sim sessions & keep track of key metrics and key swing thoughts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Golf Range Trainer

Features
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Build smarter range sessions and see real-world results. Golf Range Trainer replaces aimless ball-hitting with clear, structured plans that target the parts of your game that cost you shots. What it does • Structured Sessions: Pre-built and customizable practice plans for driver, irons, wedges, chipping, and putting—each with clear shot counts and success cues. • Bad Shot Fixer: Guided range side checklists to reduce slices, tame hooks, stop fats/thins, and tighten dispersion. • Ball Count Control: Choose focused sets (10–100 balls) to practice with intent. • Swing Prompts: Simple drills and club notes so each session builds on the last. • Levels for Every Golfer: Starter, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced paths keep practice challenging without being overwhelming. • On-Range Friendly: Large text, short instructions, and step-by-step flows designed for quick glances between shots. Why it works Golfers improve fastest when practice is specific, measured, and repeatable. Golf Range Trainer gives you structure (what to do), constraints (how many balls, which clubs), and feedback prompts (what changed)—so you can focus on quality contact, start-line, and distance control. Popular sessions • Fix Slice / Fix Hook • 100-Yard Wedge • Driver Start-Line & Face-to-Path • Putter Drills • Straight / Draw / Fade Patterning Made for the range No launch monitor required. Use the clubs you already own and build a repeatable routine that transfers to the course. Subscriptions Monthly and annual plans available as in-app purchases. Manage anytime in your App Store account. Pacedall Labs Ltd (London, UK). Practice safely and within course/range rules.

Screenshots

Hacks3 screens
Golf Range Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Golf Range Trainer at none against Hacks's shown. Golf Range Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Hacks's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Hacks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year and Golf Range Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacks ships an update every 8 days, Golf Range Trainer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hacks versus Golf Range Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacksGolf Range Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDestro Labs LLCPacedall Labs Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hacks

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Launch Special$11.991 Year
2 purchases

Golf Range Trainer

One-time2
  • Monthly Plan$3.99
  • Annual Plan$24.99

Questions

Is Hacks free?
Hacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Range Trainer free?
Golf Range Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hacks or Golf Range Trainer have ads?
Hacks shows ads; Golf Range Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Hacks or Golf Range Trainer?
Hacks ships an update every 8 days, and Golf Range Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hacks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Golf Range Trainer on October 25, 2026.

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