Comparison

Hacks vs BRDY Golf

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

BRDY Golf

Features
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Stop chasing scores across a dozen different apps. BRDY Golf is the first centralized media platform covering every major tour in one place. We’ve solved golf’s fragmented coverage by creating a single, seamless home for the modern fan. From the high-stakes drama of the Major Tours to the rising stars on the developmental circuits and independent tours, BRDY brings every leaderboard and every story straight to you. ONE APP. EVERY TOUR. Get comprehensive coverage, live data, and breaking news for:  - Major Tours: PGA TOUR, LIV Golf, LPGA, DP World Tour.  - Developmental Tours: Korn Ferry Tour, more coming soon.  - Independent Tours: Asher Tour, more coming soon. KEY FEATURES: - Unified Leaderboards: Real-time scoring that bridges the gap between major professional tours and developmental circuits.  - Curated News Feed: A tailored mix of breaking news, viral highlights, and expert analysis updated around the clock.  - Deep Player Profiles: In-depth data, world rankings, and performance history for the stars you follow—and the ones you need to know.  - Exclusive Fan Engagement: Built by golfers, for golfers. Participate in season-long predictions, fan sweepstakes, and community challenges. Whether you’re tracking a favorite pro on Sunday or scouting the next big name in the developmental ranks, BRDY Golf provides the data and stories that matter most. Download BRDY Golf today and never miss a birdie.

Screenshots

Hacks3 screens
BRDY Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BRDY Golf at none against Hacks's 1. BRDY Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. BRDY Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacks ships an update every 8 days, BRDY Golf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hacks versus BRDY Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacksBRDY Golf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDestro Labs LLCFrequency Design LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hacks

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Launch Special$11.991 Year
None

BRDY Golf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hacks free?
Hacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRDY Golf free?
BRDY Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hacks or BRDY Golf have ads?
Hacks shows ads; BRDY Golf does not.
Which is updated more often, Hacks or BRDY Golf?
Hacks ships an update every 8 days, and BRDY Golf fortnightly. Most recently, Hacks was updated on November 4, 2026 and BRDY Golf on October 30, 2026.

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