# WHALE GOLF vs CHIP'd Golf

The clearest difference is ads: CHIP'd Golf at none against WHALE GOLF's shown. CHIP'd Golf also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). WHALE GOLF's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WHALE GOLF against 5.0 for CHIP'd Golf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WHALE GOLF ships an update daily, CHIP'd Golf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHALE GOLF | CHIP'd Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-golf/id6745425506/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHALE GOLF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812179527) | [Chip'd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185983599) |

## What reviewers say

### WHALE GOLF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-golf/id6745425506)

Engage in real golf skill challenges during your rounds. Accept and complete shots like hitting a specific distance or landing on the green to win. Suitable for all skill levels, the game adjusts to ensure everyone has a chance to win.

**Highlights:** Real golf skill challenges, Driver and Iron shot challenges, Adjusts to player skill level, Win rewards, All skill levels welcome

**In-app purchases:** none


### CHIP'd Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipd-golf/id6799847205)

This app provides real-time putting data directly from a smart golf ball. Analyze your performance with detailed insights and track your progress over time to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity for smart golf balls, Real-time putting data capture, Detailed session insights (ball speed, skid, length), Practice history tracking, Putter performance comparison, Golf ball management and firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHALE GOLF free?

WHALE GOLF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CHIP'd Golf free?

CHIP'd Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WHALE GOLF or CHIP'd Golf?

WHALE GOLF and CHIP'd Golf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do WHALE GOLF or CHIP'd Golf have ads?

WHALE GOLF shows ads; CHIP'd Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, WHALE GOLF or CHIP'd Golf?

WHALE GOLF ships an update daily, and CHIP'd Golf monthly. Most recently, WHALE GOLF was updated on October 14, 2026 and CHIP'd Golf on October 24, 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.*