Comparison

Huckleback Golf vs Barnsley Golf Sims

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

Head to head
About

Huckleback Golf

This app simplifies golf scoring for groups, offering live leaderboards, GPS course data, and various side games. It automatically handles calculations, allowing players to focus on their game and connect with friends.

Highlights
  • Live scoring and leaderboards
  • GPS for 40,000+ courses
  • Advanced player statistics
  • Built-in handicaps
  • Multiple side game formats
  • Team and league organization
Features
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Golf is better together. Huckleback is the all-in-one app for your golf group. Whether you're playing your weekly foursome, a golf trip, a league, or a Ryder-style event, Huckleback keeps everyone connected with live scoring, live leaderboards, GPS, side games, and advanced stats—all in real time. You play. We score. Everything your golf group needs • Live scoring and live leaderboards • GPS for 40,000+ courses in 150+ countries • Advanced player statistics • Built-in handicaps and automatic scoring • Golf trips, leagues, and team competitions • Match play and stroke play formats • Real-time results across every group • Share your rounds and compete with friends More than a scorecard Huckleback automatically handles the math behind the games golfers actually play, so you can focus on your next shot instead of your calculator. Play favorites like: • Captains/Wolf • Nassau • Match Play • Best Ball • Vegas • Stableford • Sixes/Hollywood • Split 6 • Baseball (5-3-1) Along with side games including: • Skins • Barkies • Chippies • Bingo-Bango-Bongo • Closest to the Pin • Long Drive • Fishies • Greenies • Polies • Snakes …and many more. Built by a golfer Huckleback was created by a golfer who wanted to spend less time doing math and more time enjoying the round. New features and improvements are added regularly, with even more ways to compete, organize golf groups, and have fun coming soon. Have an idea? We'd love to hear it. You Play. We Score. PAID CONTENT: Huckleback is a Subscription-Based App. Create match and friend management are for subscribers only. Once you download the app, you will have access to most of the app except for the "Create Matches" and "Friends" pages of the app. Inside both of those pages, you will be presented with some screen shots and a button to subscribe. Tap the subscribe button and follow the paywall descriptions. When successful, you will be signed out to activate the subscription within the app. LOCATION SERVICES: Huckleback uses your device's location services to calculate your location from the selected hole on the golf course. We do not save any of that data. Subscription options: $3.99(USD)/month auto-renewable every month for full access to the app or $29.99(USD)/year auto-renewable every year for full access to the app. See more at: https://www.huckleback.golf/ Training videos at: https://www.huckleback.golf/template/instructions EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barnsley Golf Sims

Features
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Real Golf, Real Courses, Real Fun Play legendary courses like Portrush, Pebble Beach, and more – all in hyper-realistic detail. No rain, no wind, no waiting on the tee box. Train Like a Pro Track your swing speed, ball flight, launch angle, and distance with professional-grade data. Perfect for beginners and serious golfers alike. Play with Friends or Solo Bring your crew and compete in fun, fast-paced game modes – or play a solo round at your own pace. Book & Play with Ease Use the app to check availability, book your session, and manage your profile – all in seconds. Whatever the Weather, Golf is On Rain or shine, day or night – enjoy the game you love in climate-controlled comfort.

Screenshots

Huckleback Golf4 screens
Barnsley Golf Sims3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barnsley Golf Sims at none against Huckleback Golf's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. Huckleback Golf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Barnsley Golf Sims asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Huckleback Golf ships an update every 10 days, Barnsley Golf Sims fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Huckleback Golf versus Barnsley Golf Sims: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuckleback GolfBarnsley Golf Sims
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB374 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuckleback Golf LLCINDOOR CRICKET AND GOLF CENTRES LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Huckleback Golf

Subscriptions4
  • VIP Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • VIP Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • VIP Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Barnsley Golf Sims

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Huckleback Golf free?
Huckleback Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barnsley Golf Sims free?
Barnsley Golf Sims is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Huckleback Golf or Barnsley Golf Sims have ads?
Neither Huckleback Golf nor Barnsley Golf Sims shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Huckleback Golf or Barnsley Golf Sims?
Huckleback Golf ships an update every 10 days, and Barnsley Golf Sims fortnightly. Most recently, Huckleback Golf was updated on November 4, 2026 and Barnsley Golf Sims on October 30, 2026.

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