GolfPointer vs The Golf Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GolfPointer
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GPS Range Finder and Score Keeper GolfPointer is an easy-to-use golf, disc golf or any other ranged sport, with minimal steps from start of the app to use. Why Choose Our App? - 100% Free & Ad-Free: Enjoy a seamless golfing experience with zero interruptions. No hidden fees, no annoying ads—just pure golf. - Instant Play: From launching the app to teeing off, it takes only one click. No complicated setups or menus—just tap and play. - Accurate Range Finder: Pinpoint distances effortlessly to improve your shot selection. - Easy Scorekeeping: Keep track of your scores with a clean, intuitive digital scorecard. - Dark mode GolfPointer is a hobby project made by a solo developer. Please leave a review or a rating and I will do my best to improve the app. Enabled by MapKit.
The Golf Tracker
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The Golf Tracker Take control of your game. One shot at a time. The Golf Tracker helps you track your shots, distances, and progress—without the clutter of complicated apps. Whether you're playing your local 9-hole or exploring new courses, The Golf Tracker is designed to work your way. Mark tees, pins, and your shots with just a few taps. No need for preloaded maps. Just drop your markers as you play and get the data that actually helps you improve. Features - Simple GPS Range Finder Instantly see how far you are from any point on the course. - Memory-Friendly Remember how you played last time—without needing to write it all down. - Custom Courses Create your own course layout by placing tees and pins where they actually are. - Shot Tracking Drop pins for each shot and measure distances in real time. - Session History View past rounds and track your improvement over time. Why The Golf Tracker? No clutter. No social feed. No pressure. Just a clean, focused tool to help you play better golf and enjoy your rounds more. Built for players who like to think, tweak, and track—without overcomplicating the game. Privacy Policy: https://gsonlabs.com/thegolftracker/privacy Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfPointer at none against The Golf Tracker's 2. The Golf Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Golf Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GolfPointer asks for nothing beyond the download.
GolfPointer ships an update every 2 months, The Golf Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GolfPointer | The Golf Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattias Landgren | Victor Gustafsson |
In-app purchases
GolfPointer
No in-app purchases
The Golf Tracker
- The Golf Tracker Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- The Golf Tracker Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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