Comparison

Golf Sim GPS vs SimCaddie

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

Head to head
About

Golf Sim GPS

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Turn your simulator data into smarter on-course decisions. Import your golf simulator shots at golfsimgps.com or in app, set a target with a tap, and see where your misses (and makes) really land relative to your location—live on the map. What you can do: Import golf simulator data automatically with connectors to Nova by Open Launch and Open Golf Sim software. Or upload a .csv designed for GS Pro exports with columns for Club, TotalDistance, rawCarryGame or Carry, and Offline (Yards, - for left + numbers right) Touch-to-Aim goal pin to find your distance and elevation change relative to the target Metric toggle: switch between Total Distance and Carry Distance Score logging: access the in app scorecard to search for courses and log your score See your real dispersion where it matters—on the course. Pick the right club faster, commit to your line, and play with confidence.

About

SimCaddie

Discover and organize virtual golf courses for GSPro. Browse an extensive library with advanced filters, track your played courses, and get personalized suggestions. Plan your next virtual round with ease.

Highlights
  • Browse GSPro course library
  • Track played courses and ratings
  • Manage course wishlist
  • Filter and sort courses
  • Random course suggestions
  • Add personal notes
Features
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SimCaddie is a powerful companion app for GSPro players, designed to help discover courses and keep track of what you've played. Browse the full GSPro course library with advanced filters and sorting. Explore real, fantasy, and tour-style courses, view key details, and quickly find options that match your preferences. Subscription Information: SimCaddie Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions - Terms of Use: https://shorthaired-turquoise-b8e.notion.site/SimCaddie-Terms-of-Use-2d7287bde397806a9057cfd2f4857951 - Privacy Policy: https://shorthaired-turquoise-b8e.notion.site/SimCaddie-Privacy-Policy-2d7287bde397805e8d73cb01655b10ad Key Features: - Browse and search the full GSPro course directory - Track played courses, ratings, and personal notes - Build and manage a wishlist of courses to try - Filter and sort by course type, ratings, difficulty, and more - Instantly get three course suggestions with the "Help Me Pick" randomizer SimCaddie is built for golfers who want better insight, organization, and discovery within the GSPro ecosystem - whether you're deciding what to play tonight or planning your next virtual round.

Screenshots

Golf Sim GPS3 screens
SimCaddie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Sim GPS at none against SimCaddie's 1. Golf Sim GPS also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SimCaddie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Golf Sim GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Sim GPS ships an update daily, SimCaddie every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Golf Sim GPS versus SimCaddie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Sim GPSSimCaddie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter WeldonJORDAN RONALD PASZEK

In-app purchases

None

Golf Sim GPS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SimCaddie

Subscriptions1
  • SimCaddie Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Golf Sim GPS free?
Golf Sim GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimCaddie free?
SimCaddie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Golf Sim GPS or SimCaddie have ads?
Neither Golf Sim GPS nor SimCaddie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Sim GPS or SimCaddie?
Golf Sim GPS ships an update daily, and SimCaddie every 4 days. Most recently, Golf Sim GPS was updated on October 7, 2026 and SimCaddie on October 11, 2026.

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