Comparison

DrillZone vs PracticeBud

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

Head to head
About

DrillZone

Features
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Train with Purpose. Improve with Data. DrillZone is the ultimate golf training app designed to help golfers of all levels track sessions, analyze performance, and improve consistently. Created by professionals Mauro Gilardi and Jeremy Freiburghaus, DrillZone transforms the way you train — from random shots to structured, goal-driven practice. Whether you're working on putting, short game, long game, or driving, DrillZone helps you log your drills, track stats, and stay focused. From beginners to tour players – your personal golf coach in your pocket. What’s New New DrillZone Handicap – Smarter progress tracking across all areas Baseline Tests – Define your handicap in Putting, Short Game, Long Game & Driving New Packages – On Course & Multiplayer Practice Collections Modern UI and performance improvements Top Features for Better Golf Training Free Drill Library – 40+ structured drills, or create your own Detailed Stats & Progress Graphs – Visualize your improvement Baseline Tests – Measure skills, track handicaps, and set goals No Ads – Clean, focused design for pure golf Perfect For •⁠ ⁠Golfers who want to practice smarter •⁠ ⁠Juniors, amateurs & professionals •⁠ ⁠Indoor & outdoor training •⁠ ⁠Team or individual progress tracking Why Golfers Love DrillZone “Before DrillZone, I just hit balls. Now I know what I’m practicing and why. It’s a game-changer.” – Jeremy Freiburghaus, ex European Tour Player Privacy Policy: https://drillzone.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://drillzone.app/terms-conditions/

About

PracticeBud

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PracticeBud turns golf practice into something you can see, repeat, and improve on — instead of just beating balls on the range. Built for serious golfers and the coaches who work with them, PracticeBud gives every drill and test a real structure: log results shot by shot, build a history of what you've worked on, and track whether you're actually getting better. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - Run structured drills and tests for every part of your game - Log results shot by shot — not just "done / not done" - Build a practice history you can look back on - Keep a practice journal to capture what worked and what didn't - Set weekly practice goals and keep your streak alive - Build your own drills and tests — set distances, scoring, and targets to match how you practice SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY IMPROVING - Strokes gained on supported putting drills, measured against tour benchmarks - Results broken down by distance, so you know which putts are costing you - Score trends across every time you've run a drill - Compare today's session against your own history, not a generic average PRACTICE WITH PEOPLE WHO PUSH YOU - Add friends and follow what they're working on - Compare results on the drills you both practice - Challenge a friend on a drill and settle it with real numbers BUILT FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES TOGETHER - Share your practice with your coach for review - Coaches see your drill and test history in one place - Work with more than one coach around the same practice record FOR ACADEMIES AND TEAMS - A shared layer for academies, schools and college programs to support players and coaches in one place PracticeBud is practice-first by design — a dedicated home for the work that happens off the course. The rounds you play are the result of the practice you put in.

Screenshots

DrillZone4 screens
PracticeBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrillZone at every 5 days against PracticeBud's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrillZone ships an update every 5 days, PracticeBud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DrillZone versus PracticeBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrillZonePracticeBud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJeremy FreiburghausFilip Dahlfors

In-app purchases

None

DrillZone

No in-app purchases

None

PracticeBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrillZone free?
DrillZone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PracticeBud free?
PracticeBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DrillZone or PracticeBud have ads?
Neither DrillZone nor PracticeBud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrillZone or PracticeBud?
DrillZone ships an update every 5 days, and PracticeBud fortnightly. Most recently, DrillZone was updated on September 29, 2026 and PracticeBud on September 22, 2026.

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