Comparison

Golf Range Trainer vs Range Diary Golf Practice

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

Head to head
About

Golf Range Trainer

Features
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Build smarter range sessions and see real-world results. Golf Range Trainer replaces aimless ball-hitting with clear, structured plans that target the parts of your game that cost you shots. What it does • Structured Sessions: Pre-built and customizable practice plans for driver, irons, wedges, chipping, and putting—each with clear shot counts and success cues. • Bad Shot Fixer: Guided range side checklists to reduce slices, tame hooks, stop fats/thins, and tighten dispersion. • Ball Count Control: Choose focused sets (10–100 balls) to practice with intent. • Swing Prompts: Simple drills and club notes so each session builds on the last. • Levels for Every Golfer: Starter, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced paths keep practice challenging without being overwhelming. • On-Range Friendly: Large text, short instructions, and step-by-step flows designed for quick glances between shots. Why it works Golfers improve fastest when practice is specific, measured, and repeatable. Golf Range Trainer gives you structure (what to do), constraints (how many balls, which clubs), and feedback prompts (what changed)—so you can focus on quality contact, start-line, and distance control. Popular sessions • Fix Slice / Fix Hook • 100-Yard Wedge • Driver Start-Line & Face-to-Path • Putter Drills • Straight / Draw / Fade Patterning Made for the range No launch monitor required. Use the clubs you already own and build a repeatable routine that transfers to the course. Subscriptions Monthly and annual plans available as in-app purchases. Manage anytime in your App Store account. Pacedall Labs Ltd (London, UK). Practice safely and within course/range rules.

About

Range Diary Golf Practice

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Range Diary is the dead-simple practice diary for driving-range golfers. Most people hit a bucket and remember nothing. Range Diary gives every session a clear structure — borrowed from a working instructor's bilingual lesson notes — so you actually improve. THE 30-SECOND LOG • Date fills in automatically. • Tap your ball count (50 / 100 / 150 / 200 or your own number). • Tap the clubs you worked on. • Write one line on what you worked on, and rate the feel 1–5. TODAY'S FOCUS, NEXT TIME Each session ends with one focus line for next time. It surfaces automatically at the top of the app when you arrive at the range, so you always practice with a plan. SWING VIDEO ANALYZER Record a swing in the app or import one from your camera roll, then break it down like a coach: • Frame-accurate slow motion (down to 0.1x), frame-by-frame stepping, pinch to zoom and pan, and an A/B loop to replay the move. • A full telestration toolkit — freehand, straight lines, an angle tool that shows degrees, circles and rectangles — in five colours and three widths, with move-to-adjust, undo/redo, and a reference grid. • Your drawings pin to the exact frame and save with the session, so you can compare week to week. Share an annotated frame in a tap. Videos stay on your device — nothing is ever uploaded. ON-COURSE ROUNDS Take it to the course: log your score, putts, how it felt, and notes (by voice if you like). A light season summary tracks your rounds, average and best. PROGRESS — IS YOUR PRACTICE WORKING? (Premium) This is what a scorecard app or a swing app alone can't do: Range Diary connects your range practice to your scores. See your practice volume, feel, and scoring trends — and get plain-language insights like "in weeks you practiced 3+ times, you averaged 6 strokes better." Finally, proof your practice is paying off. GOALS & REMINDERS Set a weekly practice goal, watch your progress ring, and get a gentle reminder on the days you choose so the habit sticks. VOICE NOTES Tap the mic and talk — Range Diary turns your spoken notes into text right on your device (nothing is uploaded). Perfect for jotting a thought mid-round without stopping to type. STREAK & HISTORY A practice heat calendar shows your active days at a glance, with your balls and sessions for the month. DRILL LIBRARY Targeted drills tagged by the fault they fix — slice, early extension, topping, fat shots, and distance. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Defaults to a comfortable dark theme, with large and extra-large text sizes for easy reading at the range. FREE & PREMIUM Free forever: unlimited sessions, three saved videos, and drill previews. Premium unlocks unlimited videos, the full drill library, and iCloud sync across your devices. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your practice stays yours. PREMIUM (AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION) • Monthly plan: ¥800 / month • Yearly plan: ¥6,000 / year • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • You can manage or cancel in the iOS Settings app under your Apple Account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rangediary.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rangediary.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Golf Range Trainer4 screens
Range Diary Golf Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Golf Range Trainer at 15.6 against Range Diary Golf Practice's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Golf Range Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Range Diary Golf Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Range Trainer ships an update every 3 weeks, Range Diary Golf Practice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Golf Range Trainer versus Range Diary Golf Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Range TrainerRange Diary Golf Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacedall Labs LtdKentaro Kusumoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Golf Range Trainer

One-time2
  • Monthly Plan$3.99
  • Annual Plan$24.99
2 purchases

Range Diary Golf Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Golf Range Trainer free?
Golf Range Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Range Diary Golf Practice free?
Range Diary Golf Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Golf Range Trainer or Range Diary Golf Practice have ads?
Neither Golf Range Trainer nor Range Diary Golf Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Range Trainer or Range Diary Golf Practice?
Golf Range Trainer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Range Diary Golf Practice fortnightly. Most recently, Golf Range Trainer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Range Diary Golf Practice on September 30, 2026.

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