Comparison

roundkeeper. vs GoBirdie Golf App

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

Head to head
About

roundkeeper.

Features
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The only completely free, privacy-first golf app with 35,000+ courses that works offline. Why Roundkeeper? Most golf apps charge $100+ per year and track your personal data. Roundkeeper is different - it's 100% free, respects your privacy, and works perfectly offline. Key Features: 35,000+ Golf Courses - Complete worldwide coverage 100% Free Forever - No subscriptions, ads, or premium tiers Privacy-First - Your data stays on your device Works Offline - Full functionality without internet GPS Shot Tracking - Accurate distances and shot recording Detailed Statistics - GIR, fairways hit, putts, and more Club Distance Tracking - Learn your true yardages Interactive Course Maps - Hole layouts with GPS coordinates Handicap Support - Track your improvement over time Cloud Sync (Optional) - Sign in with Google for device backup Perfect For: - Weekend golfers who want simple, effective tracking - Players tired of expensive subscription apps - Golfers who play courses with poor cell service - Anyone who values privacy and data security How It Works: Find any course from our 35,000+ database Start your round and track shots with GPS View detailed statistics and improve your game Optionally sync across devices with Google sign-in No registration required - start tracking your rounds immediately! Join thousands of golfers who've switched to the free, private alternative to expensive golf apps.

About

GoBirdie Golf App

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GoBirdie is your smart golf companion — track every shot, know every distance, and get AI-powered coaching that actually helps you score lower. Whether you're chasing a lower handicap or just want more fun on the course, GoBirdie turns every round into clear, actionable insight. LIVE GPS SHOT TRACKING Track each shot in real time with precise GPS. See your distance to the green and how far you really hit every club out on the course. DISTANCES THAT MATTER Instant distances to the green, doglegs and key targets — so you can pick the right club with confidence. SCORING, YOUR WAY Stroke Play, Stableford and Match Play (singles, three-ball and four-ball) with optional handicap allowance. Add playing partners and keep everyone's score in one place. WHS HANDICAP Automatic handicap index and playing-handicap calculation, kept up to date round after round. AI CADDIE & COACH Get a pre-round briefing, in-round guidance and an in-depth post-round analysis from your personal AI coach — plus tailored training plans to work on your weak spots. DEEP STATS & STROKES GAINED Understand your game with Strokes Gained (putting, around the green, tee-to-green), fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts and more. AI SWING ANALYSIS Upload a swing video and get instant AI feedback on your technique. YOUR BAG, DIALED IN Manage your clubs and see your real carry distances and gapping — combine launch-monitor data with on-course results to find the gaps in your bag. COURSES, WEATHER & STRATEGY Pick your course and tee, get live weather for your round, scan a scorecard, and build a smart plan for every hole. PLAY TOGETHER Connect with playing partners, share rounds, give kudos and climb the leaderboards. From weekend golfer to single-digit handicapper, GoBirdie helps you play your smartest golf yet. Download GoBirdie and make every round count.

Screenshots

roundkeeper.4 screens
GoBirdie Golf App4 screens

Verdict

The call

roundkeeper. and GoBirdie Golf App are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
roundkeeper. versus GoBirdie Golf App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterroundkeeper.GoBirdie Golf App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAron SchuelerTobias Mathar

In-app purchases

None

roundkeeper.

No in-app purchases

None

GoBirdie Golf App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is roundkeeper. free?
roundkeeper. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoBirdie Golf App free?
GoBirdie Golf App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do roundkeeper. or GoBirdie Golf App have ads?
Neither roundkeeper. nor GoBirdie Golf App shows ads.

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