Putter Picks vs Fairways.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Putter Picks
This app is a golf-only pool application that allows users to organize tournaments, join public bracket challenges, and follow golf events. It's designed for golf enthusiasts to compete and engage with others.
- Organize golf tournaments
- Join public bracket challenges
- Follow golf events
- Compete in golf pools
- Engage with fellow golfers
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Discover the #1 Golf Pool App – PutterPicks! Experience the thrill of golf like never before with PutterPicks, the ultimate golf-only pool app. Whether you’re organizing your own tournament, joining a public bracket challenge, or simply following the excitement of your favorite golf events, PutterPicks is designed to bring the spirit of competition to your fingertips. Join the Golfing Community! PutterPicks is dedicated to golf enthusiasts of all levels, offering a unique platform to compete in thrilling golf pools and challenges. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual fan, PutterPicks lets you engage with fellow golfers and test your skills, all for FREE!
Fairways.
Track your golf scores live with friends, follow their games in real-time, and manage tournaments. Log practice sessions, track your handicap, and get AI-powered insights to improve your game. Connect with your golf crew and share your progress.
- Live hole-by-hole scoring
- Spectator mode for watching friends
- Golf social feed and activity sharing
- Tournament creation and management
- Handicap and practice tracking
- AI-powered performance insights
- Club logging and course notes
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Fairways. is the golf app built around your game and your crew. Whether you're playing a solo round, competing in a match play tournament with your friends, or just watching your friends play in real time, Fairways. keeps you connected to the game wherever you are. LIVE SCORING Score your round hole by hole. Every shot syncs instantly across all players in the group, so everyone sees the same card in real time. No more waiting at the 19th hole to see where your match stands. SPECTATOR MODE Can't make it out? Watch a friend's round live, hole by hole, as their scorecard updates in real time. Never miss a big moment on the course, no matter where you are. GOLF SOCIAL FEED Share round, post scores, and see what your crew has been up to. Like and comment on rounds. Your golf life, all in one place. TOURNAMENTS Create and run tournaments for your group. Stroke play, Stableford, Ryder Cup formats, teams, multi-day events — with a live leaderboard everyone can follow. HANDICAP TRACKING Log every round and track your handicap over time. See your differentials, your best and worst rounds, and how your game is trending. PRACTICE TRACKING Log practice sessions with focus areas, duration, and notes. Build a habit and see where your game is improving between rounds. YOUR BAG Log your clubs directly in your profile and include your distances. No more second guessing your club choice. CADDIE AI Get AI-powered insights after every round. Caddie AI breaks down your performance, spots patterns in your game, and gives you tips to take into your next round. COURSE NOTES Leave yourself notes for any hole — wind direction, club choice, hazards. Build your own caddie book over time. COURSE PAGES Follow your home course and favorite tracks. See conditions, news, and updates posted by other golfers who've played there recently. YOUR CREW Follow friends, see their rounds and stats, and keep up with who's playing where. Private accounts, follow requests, and full messaging included. GROUPS Create groups with your crew for easy round organization, group chats, and tournaments. Everything in one place for your regular playing partners. Fairways is free to get started. A Premium membership unlocks advanced formats, in-depth stats, and more to improve your game Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Putter Picks at none against Fairways.'s 2. Fairways.'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Fairways. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Putter Picks asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Putter Picks against 5.0 for Fairways.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Putter Picks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fairways.'s.
Putter Picks ships an update every 4 days, Fairways. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Putter Picks | Fairways. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (37 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ludo LLC | Zach Kohut |
Customer experience
Putter Picks
Fairways.
In-app purchases
Putter Picks
No in-app purchases
Fairways.
- Fairways. Pro$9.991 Month
- Fairways. Pro$79.991 Year
