Backswing vs Solving Golf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backswing
Easily discover and book golf tee times at various courses. Coordinate with your group, split payments effortlessly, and manage all your bookings and refunds in one convenient place.
- Discover and book tee times
- Invite groups
- Split payments seamlessly
- Manage bookings and refunds
- Track upcoming rounds
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Book golf tee times, invite your group, and pay together — all in one app. Backswing makes it simple to find and book tee times across multiple golf courses. Whether you’re planning a solo round or coordinating your weekend foursome, everything happens in one smooth experience. Why golfers love Backswing: • Discover and book tee times nearby instantly • Invite groups and split payments seamlessly • Manage your bookings and refunds easily • Track upcoming rounds in one place • Enjoy a faster, simpler golf experience Get on the course faster with Backswing — the modern way to book tee times.
Solving Golf
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Reserve your bay in a few taps. Solving Golf is the easiest way to book time at your favorite golf venues. Find venues near you, see what's open, choose the exact bay you want, and pay securely — all from your phone. BOOK IN MINUTES • Browse venues near you with hours, prices, and the next open time • Pick a date, time, and party size • Choose your bay from the venue layout • Check out as a guest or sign in to your account • Apply promo codes and pay securely by card STAY ON TOP OF YOUR RESERVATIONS • Get your confirmation and receipt instantly • Add reservations to your calendar and get directions • Reschedule or cancel from the app • Reminders and updates by push, text, or email — your choice Whether it's a quick session after work or a night out with friends, Solving Golf gets you to the bay faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Backswing at 15.6 against Solving Golf's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Backswing ships an update fortnightly, Solving Golf every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backswing | Solving Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Backswing, Inc. | Solving Services |
Bugs and requests
Backswing
Reported bugs
2 issues- Results only show availability for today, even when filtering
- Inconsistent behavior when sorting by time or course
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to filter by date range, not just today
- Improved course search and sorting options
Solving Golf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Backswing
No in-app purchases
Solving Golf
No in-app purchases
