# GolfMates vs GolfBet

The clearest difference is ads: GolfMates at none against GolfBet's shown. GolfBet's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfMates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GolfBet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GolfMates ships an update every 6 weeks, GolfBet weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfMates | GolfBet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 61 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HSIAO PING CHENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823973674) | [PAO PENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871103906) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfMates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmates/id6748029499)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfMates Pro - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| GolfMates Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| GolfMates Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### GolfBet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfbet/id6758134532)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GolfMates free?

GolfMates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GolfBet free?

GolfBet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GolfMates or GolfBet have ads?

GolfBet shows ads; GolfMates does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfMates or GolfBet?

GolfMates ships an update every 6 weeks, and GolfBet weekly. Most recently, GolfMates was updated on September 7, 2026 and GolfBet on September 23, 2026.

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