Comparison

DiscScout vs RipReader

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

Head to head
About

DiscScout

Enhance your disc golf and frisbee golf game with this comprehensive app. It offers a rangefinder, throw tracker, smart disc recommendations, course mapping, and wind analysis to help you improve your performance and strategy.

Highlights
  • Disc golf rangefinder
  • Throw tracker
  • Smart disc caddie
  • Course maps & shot planner
  • Disc bag manager
  • Wind analysis
  • Stats & scorecard
  • iCloud sync
Features
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DiscScout: Rangefinder and Smart Caddie for Disc Golf Know your distances, know your discs, and know exactly what to throw. DiscScout measures your throws, shows how every disc in your bag really flies, and suggests the right disc for every shot, from your iPhone or straight from your wrist. RECORD THROWS FROM YOUR WRIST • Apple Watch app: mark where you threw from and where it landed, no phone needed. • Accurate GPS: every point averages a burst of readings for a steadier fix. • Keep playing: start your next throw from your last lie, and undo a mistake with a tap. • Double Tap on supported Apple Watch models to mark throws hands-free. • Sessions are saved to Apple Health as Disc Sports workouts and count towards your Activity rings. SEE HOW YOUR BAG FLIES • Flight charts: see the estimated flight of every disc, tuned to your arm speed. • Your real flight numbers: beat-in or unusual disc? Enter how it actually flies and the charts follow. • Bag coverage: a speed-by-stability grid shows where your bag has gaps and which discs overlap. • Fill the gaps: tap a gap to see discs you already own that would fill it. • Multiple bags: build a bag for each course or condition, and pick your active bag on iPhone or Watch. PLAN EVERY SHOT • Rangefinder: measure the distance to your target on an interactive satellite map. • Elevation and wind: factor in height differences and live wind speed and direction. • Smart disc suggestions: recommendations based on how far you actually throw each disc. TRACK YOUR GAME • Statistics and charts: averages, longest throws and distance distributions by disc and throw type. • Filter and edit: find throws by disc, date or throw type, and fix details afterwards. • Your go-to throw: set your dominant throw once and it's preselected every time. • iCloud sync: your discs, bags and throws stay in sync between your iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're practising in a field or playing a tournament round, DiscScout helps you understand your discs and make better decisions. It's the perfect companion for beginners learning how discs fly and experienced players fine-tuning their bag. Download DiscScout and start throwing smarter! Note: DiscScout needs location access to measure distances and record throws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RipReader

Measure disc golf throw speed, spin, and distance using your phone's camera. Automatically detects forehand and backhand throws, providing slow-motion playback with metrics. Track progress and compare disc performance.

Highlights
  • Phone camera radar gun
  • Automatic throw detection
  • Velocity and spin measurement
  • GPS distance tracking
  • Slow-motion playback
  • Disc bag builder
  • Performance analytics
Features
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Measure your disc golf throws with your phone. RipReader turns your phone's high-speed camera into a $300 radar gun. Set your phone on the ground, throw your disc, and get instant metrics. No extra hardware required. Tap Start and place your phone on the ground or on a spare disc. Throw your disc and motion detection captures it automatically. Review slow-motion footage with your metrics overlaid. No button timing. No second person needed. Just throw. RipReader measures velocity and spin for every throw, plus GPS distance from your throw to the landing spot. Forehand and backhand are detected automatically. Every throw is saved with slow-motion playback, organized into sessions by date and location. An analytics dashboard tracks your averages, trends, and personal records over time. You can also build your disc bag, and after each session RipReader automatically matches throws to the right disc using on-device visual recognition and compares performance across different discs. Dedicated throw measurement hardware can run $300 to $400. RipReader works with every disc you own, runs on the phone already in your pocket, and costs a fraction of the price. RipReader is designed for players who practice with purpose. Auto-detection means you stay in your rhythm, no fumbling with buttons between throws. Capture an entire field session, then review everything after. Subscription details: - Unlimited Annual: $24.99/year, auto-renewing - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation - Auto-renewing subscriptions renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Renewal cost is charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://ripreaderapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DiscScout4 screens
RipReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RipReader at 72 against DiscScout's 14. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. DiscScout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RipReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DiscScout against 4.5 for RipReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipReader has 72 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of DiscScout's written reviews are positive against 65% of RipReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DiscScout versus RipReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscScoutRipReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.5 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1472 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonSarulian LLC

Customer experience

DiscScout

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

RipReader

All ratings70 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DiscScout

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DiscScout Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
3 purchases

RipReader

Subscriptions3
  • RipReader Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RipReader Pro Annual$24.991 Year
  • RipReader Premium Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is DiscScout free?
DiscScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RipReader free?
RipReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DiscScout or RipReader?
DiscScout is rated higher. DiscScout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RipReader averages 4.5 from 72 ratings.
Do DiscScout or RipReader have ads?
Neither DiscScout nor RipReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiscScout or RipReader?
DiscScout ships an update weekly, and RipReader weekly. Most recently, DiscScout was updated on October 27, 2026 and RipReader on October 24, 2026.

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