Comparison

golf vs Scratch

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

Head to head
About

golf

Features
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Keep track of your golf scores effortlessly with this simple, watch-only scorecard app. Designed specifically for Apple Watch, this minimalist golf companion lets you focus on your game while easily recording scores. Features: • Clean, easy-to-read interface optimized for Apple Watch • Quick score and par entry with simple taps • Track scores for up to 18 holes • No unnecessary features - just pure golf scoring • Works entirely on your watch - no iPhone required • Perfect for golfers who want simplicity Whether you're a beginner or seasoned golfer, this straightforward scorecard app eliminates distractions and keeps your focus where it belongs - on your game.

About

Scratch

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Scratch is the calm, pay-once way to actually get better at golf. It is built around the one number serious golfers care about — STROKES GAINED — and pairs every figure with one plain-English thing to work on. No subscription. No sensors. No GPS. One simple price, forever. STROKES GAINED, DONE RIGHT See exactly where you are losing strokes: Off the Tee, Approach, Around the Green, and Putting — measured against a benchmark for your level. Quick mode logs a whole round in under 30 seconds; Detailed mode captures every shot for exact, measured numbers. Every estimate is labeled honestly. KNOW WHERE TO PRACTICE Scratch names your single biggest leak — "Approach is costing you ~1.5 strokes a round" — and suggests a drill for it. Track practice sessions and auto-scored games, then watch the leak close. EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MATTERS - An unofficial handicap ESTIMATE (clearly never an official index) - Fairways, greens, putts, scrambling, up-and-down, penalties - Club carry distances and gapping - Trends across rounds, months, and seasons - An Apple Watch companion to log from the wrist PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data lives on your device. No account, no tracking, no ads. Scratch deliberately skips GPS and course maps. Distances are entered by you — that is what keeps it honest, fast, and one-time.

Screenshots

golf4 screens
Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scratch at Free against golf's $0.99. golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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

Scratch is free to download; golf costs $0.99 up front. Scratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

golf ships an update every 4 days, Scratch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
golf versus Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergolfScratch
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristos TsitsarisSahil Jain

In-app purchases

None

golf

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scratch

One-time1
  • Scratch Pro$16.99

Questions

Is golf free?
golf costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratch free?
Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do golf or Scratch have ads?
Neither golf nor Scratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, golf or Scratch?
golf ships an update every 4 days, and Scratch every 3 weeks. Most recently, golf was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scratch on October 31, 2026.

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