Comparison

Throw with the Pros vs DiscGolf Journal

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

Head to head
About

Throw with the Pros

Experience the thrill of disc golf with simulated tournaments against AI opponents. Earn virtual payouts, unlock new gear, and track your performance. Dive into Pro Tour mode for a challenging career progression.

Highlights
  • Compete in tournaments against AI
  • Earn virtual payouts and progress
  • Unlock Pro Tour Mode
  • Track detailed statistics
  • Customize game experience
  • Simulated local course play
Read full description

Welcome to Throw with the Pros, a disc golf journey geared towards improving your game and elevating the experience of casual rounds. Turn each round into a tournament against simulated opponents right on your local course! Whether you're just starting out or looking to take on pro-level competition, customizable events allow you to tailor the experience to your ability. Key Features: - Compete in Tournaments Challenge yourself in exciting disc golf tournaments against AI competitors that simulate the skills of beginners to touring pros. Choose from a variety of tournament formats and difficulties to match your skill level. - Earn Payouts and Progress Perform well in events to earn virtual payouts, just like in a real tournament. User your earnings to purchase new bags, discs, and other exciting in-game items which unlock new tournaments and features. - Unlock Pro Tour Mode Ready for the big leagues? For a small donation to this solo developer's own professional disc golf journey ($0.99/month), you can take on the AI in full Pro Tour seasons! Work your way up the tour standings to prove you belong. Rise through the ranks, win major events, and qualify for the playoffs and Tour Finale. - Track Statistics Throw with the Pros will automatically track your statistics while using the app, including simple metrics like number of events played and wins along with more detailed stats like birdie/bogey percentage and your all-time tournament score. - Customize Your Experience From course layouts to difficulty settings to weather effects, you have full control over your tournament experience. Fine-tune the conditions and test your skills on different courses as you improve your game. Privacy Policy: https://www.dlloyd.co/twtp-privacy-policy User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DiscGolf Journal

Features
Read full description

Track your disc golf journey with a purpose-built journal that helps you improve your game. Disc Golf Journal lets you record rounds, document practice sessions, and monitor your progress over time. Key Features: • Log detailed round information including scores, course details, and notes • Import rounds directly from Apple Watch workouts • Document practice sessions with throw counts and training notes • Create a library of technique cues and practice drills • Capture photos and videos to analyze your form • Track score trends with performance graphs • Mark casual rounds separately from competitive play Whether you're a competitive player tracking your improvement or a casual player preserving memories of great rounds, Disc Golf Journal provides a clean, focused way to document your disc golf experience. No subscription required. No ads. Just straightforward disc golf tracking. Privacy focused: All your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Throw with the Pros4 screens
DiscGolf Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiscGolf Journal at none against Throw with the Pros's 6. DiscGolf Journal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Throw with the Pros's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Throw with the Pros sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DiscGolf Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throw with the Pros ships an update every 3 weeks, DiscGolf Journal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Throw with the Pros versus DiscGolf Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrow with the ProsDiscGolf Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan Patrick LloydGruffydd Johnston

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Throw with the Pros

Subscriptions2
  • Become a Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription - Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 Disc Bux$0.99
  • 100 AM Credits$0.99
  • 125 Disc Bux$1.99
Show 1 more
  • 250 AM Credits$1.99
None

DiscGolf Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throw with the Pros free?
Throw with the Pros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiscGolf Journal free?
DiscGolf Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Throw with the Pros or DiscGolf Journal have ads?
Neither Throw with the Pros nor DiscGolf Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throw with the Pros or DiscGolf Journal?
Throw with the Pros ships an update every 3 weeks, and DiscGolf Journal every 8 days. Most recently, Throw with the Pros was updated on September 21, 2026 and DiscGolf Journal on September 14, 2026.

Other comparisons