Comparison

Stroke Counter for 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

Stroke Counter for Golf

This application offers a digital solution for tracking golf strokes directly on your Apple Watch. It allows for quick addition or subtraction of strokes, supports multiple players, and provides instant reset functionality for seamless gameplay. Designed for focus, it eliminates the need for physical counters and phone connectivity.

Highlights
  • Add or subtract strokes instantly
  • Track one or two players
  • Quick reset between holes
  • Works directly on Apple Watch
  • Choose counting modes and layouts
  • Watch face complication
Features
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Stop buying plastic stroke counters that break or get lost. Stroke Counter replaces them with a simple, reliable counter on your Apple Watch. No extra gear and no distractions. Just tap to count your strokes. - Add or subtract strokes instantly - Track one or two players - Quick reset between holes - Works directly on Apple Watch, no phone needed - Choose counting modes and layouts - Watch face complication for instant access during play Designed for speed and clarity, so you can stay focused on your game.

About

Scratch

Features
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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

Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scratch at Free against Stroke Counter for Golf's $4.99. Stroke Counter for Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily 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; Stroke Counter for Golf costs $4.99 up front. Scratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stroke Counter for Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stroke Counter for Golf ships an update daily, Scratch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stroke Counter for Golf versus Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStroke Counter for GolfScratch
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringSahil Jain

In-app purchases

None

Stroke Counter for Golf

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scratch

One-time1
  • Scratch Pro$16.99

Questions

Is Stroke Counter for Golf free?
Stroke Counter for Golf costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratch free?
Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stroke Counter for Golf or Scratch have ads?
Neither Stroke Counter for Golf nor Scratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stroke Counter for Golf or Scratch?
Stroke Counter for Golf ships an update daily, and Scratch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stroke Counter for Golf was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scratch on October 31, 2026.

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