Comparison

BirdieBound vs Dormie Golf Scoring

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

Head to head
About

BirdieBound

Features
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BirdieBound is the easiest, most fun way to plan, manage, and relive your golf trips. Whether you’re heading to Scottsdale, Myrtle Beach, Pinehurst, Bandon, or your local outing, BirdieBound helps your group stay organized, connected, and fired up from the first message to the final putt. No more scattered group chats, spreadsheets, scattered bookings, or “… what’s the tee time again?” BirdieBound puts everything in one place—built specifically for golfers. Plan Your Trip Like a Pro Create your trip, invite your buddies, and start planning instantly. Collaborate with your group with dedicated topic channels for lodging, meals, transportation, golf, and trash talking. Shared Trip Calendar & Itinerary Add tee times, dinners, activities, and plans that everyone can see. No confusion. No missed events. Everything synced in one clean timeline. Interactive Map Automatically pins your courses, hotel, food spots, nightlife, and more. Your group always knows where to go—and how to get there. The Competition Build your trip tournament your way: • Individual and/or Team competition • Stroke play, match play, teams, Ryder Cup format! • Live leaderboard so everyone knows where they stand • All the excitement of a pro event—right in your pocket. Track Expenses & Settle Up Easily We can make the not-so-fun part at least easier for you. Track who paid for what, calculate totals, and settle up with zero drama. Why BirdieBound? Because golf trips are sacred. They’re the best weekends of the year—now made easier, more fun, and more organized than ever. From planning… to playing… to reliving the memories… BirdieBound is your golf trip home base. Grip it and trip it!

About

Dormie Golf Scoring

This app simplifies golf trip organization and scoring for groups. It allows commissioners to set up tournaments, invite players, and track live scores and statistics. Casual rounds with up to four players are free.

Highlights
  • Tournament setup for up to 24 players
  • Invite players via code
  • Live scores and leaderboards
  • Player statistics tracking
  • Supports multiple golf formats
  • Free casual rounds for up to 4 players
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Dormie is the golf scoring app built for your buddy trip. Set up your tournament, invite your group, and let everyone score from their own phone. Spend less time managing spreadsheets and more time enjoying the round. Whether you’re playing a casual foursome or organizing a multi-round Ryder Cup weekend, Dormie keeps your group connected from the first tee to the final putt. BUILT FOR THE COMMISSIONER Organize tournaments with up to 24 players across 6 rounds. Choose your format, set up teams, select courses, and manage everything in one place. • Build and customize your tournament before activating • Invite players with a simple invite code • Follow live scores and leaderboards across your group • Track round results, player statistics, and tournament standings PLAY YOUR FAVORITE FORMATS From friendly competition to a full team showdown, Dormie supports the formats your group loves: • Ryder Cup team tournaments • Match Play and Stroke Play • Best Ball, Scramble, Alternate Shot, and Shamble • Free-for-All competition • Skins and Nassau side games QUICK ROUNDS ARE FREE Playing a single round with up to 4 players? Create a free Quick Round using a simple, single-screen setup. Choose Free-for-All, 1v1, or 2v2, invite your friends, and start scoring. ONE COMMISSIONER PAYS. EVERYONE PLAYS. Players always join and participate free. Commissioners can choose the option that fits their golf calendar: • Tournament Pass — $19.99 A one-time purchase that permanently activates one tournament. • Commissioner Pro — $39.99/year Unlimited tournament activations while subscribed. Every tournament you activate stays available permanently, even after your subscription ends. Plan your next golf trip with Dormie and keep the competition on the course. Terms of Use: https://getdormie.com/terms/ End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BirdieBound3 screens
Dormie Golf Scoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BirdieBound at none against Dormie Golf Scoring's 2. BirdieBound also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Dormie Golf Scoring's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Dormie Golf Scoring sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. BirdieBound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BirdieBound ships an update every 2 weeks, Dormie Golf Scoring every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BirdieBound versus Dormie Golf Scoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdieBoundDormie Golf Scoring
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBondsVoyage LLCBrad Mortimore

In-app purchases

None

BirdieBound

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dormie Golf Scoring

Subscriptions1
  • Commissioner Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tournament Pass$19.99

Questions

Is BirdieBound free?
BirdieBound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dormie Golf Scoring free?
Dormie Golf Scoring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BirdieBound or Dormie Golf Scoring have ads?
Dormie Golf Scoring shows ads; BirdieBound does not.
Which is updated more often, BirdieBound or Dormie Golf Scoring?
BirdieBound ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dormie Golf Scoring every 6 days. Most recently, BirdieBound was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dormie Golf Scoring on November 5, 2026.

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