# Golf.de Collect vs Custom Golf Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Custom Golf Lab at 100% against Golf.de Collect's 29%. Golf.de Collect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Golf Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Golf.de Collect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf.de Collect ships an update weekly, Custom Golf Lab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf.de Collect | Custom Golf Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HUDDL3 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786106585) | [Sebastian Burges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890300022) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf.de Collect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfde-collect/id6741381118)

This app rewards active golf play with points and digital collectibles. Track your handicap, visit new courses, and engage with the community to earn rewards and enhance your golfing experience.

**Highlights:** Track handicap development (HCPI), Collect trophies and collections, Automatic course check-ins, Personalized digital player card, View DGV tournament calendar, Access Golf.de news

**In-app purchases:** none


### Custom Golf Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-golf-lab/id6761574227)

Improve your golf game with automatic shot tracking, AI swing analysis, and personalized practice plans. Get real-time GPS data and insights into where you're losing strokes to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Automatic shot detection on Apple Watch, GPS distances and hazards, AI swing analysis with skeleton tracking, Personalized 4-week practice plans, Strokes Gained analysis, AI golf coach (Hosel)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheLAB Pro Monatlich | $8.99 | per month |
| TheLAB Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golf.de Collect free?

Golf.de Collect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Custom Golf Lab free?

Custom Golf Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Golf.de Collect or Custom Golf Lab have ads?

Neither Golf.de Collect nor Custom Golf Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf.de Collect or Custom Golf Lab?

Golf.de Collect ships an update weekly, and Custom Golf Lab every 5 days. Most recently, Golf.de Collect was updated on October 30, 2026 and Custom Golf Lab on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*