Windy Golf vs Simple Golf Distance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Windy Golf
This app provides real-time wind calculations and GPS data to help golfers adjust their shots and lower scores. It features dynamic wind adjustments, a live activity tracker, and score history synchronization. Choose your preferred units and weather sources for a personalized experience.
- Dynamic wind calculations
- Real-time compass
- Lightweight GPS for distance measurement
- Score history synchronization
- Manual wind adjustment
- Live activity tracker
- Imperial/Metric unit options
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A real-time wind caddie in your pocket helps you lower scores and take the mystery out of wind! * Get dynamic wind calculations to calculate accurate yardage adjustments. Save strokes off every round played in windy conditions. * Real time compass calculates wind adjusted distance on the fly. * Free GPS maps available for many golf courses. * Free Apple Watch app (beta) - works standalone or as companion to iPhone * Stats dashboard helps spot areas for game improvement. * Keep score for every round and maintain complete score history sync'd to your iCloud account. * Option to manually adjust wind direction and speed. * A live activity tracker on your lock screen provides up to date information and quick access to the app. * Choose between Imperial and Metric units for distances and wind speed. * For advanced users, you can also choose from a variety of weather sources and favorite weather stations near you. * An iOS widget displays wind information from your favorite weather stations. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Simple Golf Distance
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Tired of all the bloated golf apps? Here is your simple solution to finding your distances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Golf Distance at none against Windy Golf's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Windy Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple Golf Distance asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Windy Golf | Simple Golf Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hormazd Romer | Alex Smearman |
In-app purchases
Windy Golf
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Birdie Annual1 Month trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$129.00
Simple Golf Distance
No in-app purchases
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