Comparison

Golf Head Lock vs Puttflow

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

Head to head
About

Golf Head Lock

This tool uses AirPods to provide real-time feedback on head movement during your golf swing. It helps you stabilize your head for a more consistent and repeatable motion, with adaptive coaching for different skill levels.

Highlights
  • AirPods motion tracking
  • Real-time stability metrics
  • Color-coded feedback
  • Adaptive coaching by skill level
  • Stillness baseline detection
  • Raw data display
Features
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Video of Golf Head Lock in use: https://youtu.be/FuV_b1Ws51o Golf Head Lock is a focused motion-coaching tool that uses your AirPods to help you stabilize head movement and build a more consistent golf swing. It delivers clear, real-time feedback on three key movement dimensions so you can practice with purpose. • AirPods-powered motion tracking • Connect your AirPods, tap Refresh, and stream live motion data directly into the app. • Visual connection status and readiness confirmation keep setup simple. • Three core stability metrics • Stillness (Gyro Z): Measures rotational movement (turning left/right). Ideal for monitoring head rotation during setup and takeaway. • Sway (Accel XY): Tracks side-to-side movement by analyzing horizontal acceleration magnitude. Helps reduce lateral drift. • Bobbing (Accel Z): Detects up/down movement to minimize vertical bounce or nodding. • Real-time thresholds with color feedback • Each metric shows a live value and a target threshold. • Green indicates you’re within target; red signals excess movement. • Designed for quick at-a-glance decisions during practice. • Adaptive coaching by skill level • Select Pro, Amateur, or Beginner to adjust sensitivity and thresholds. • Start with more forgiving targets and tighten as your consistency improves. • Stillness baseline and smart stabilization • The app automatically detects periods of stillness and resets baselines. • During steady moments, values pin to zero for a clean, calm visual state. • When movement resumes, the display updates instantly with meaningful deltas. • Smooth, readable metrics • Low-pass filtering reduces jitter on rotational movement for a stable display. • Clear typography and large numeric readouts make values easy to read from a distance. • Raw data for deeper insight • View gyroscope (Z-axis) and accelerometer (X/Y/Z) values in real time. • Use raw numbers to validate your setup or fine-tune sensitivity. • Simple controls for practice flow • Start/Stop streaming with one tap. • Prominent Refresh button to re-establish connection quickly. Golf Head Lock helps you eliminate unnecessary head movement, tighten your setup, and groove a repeatable swing. Whether you’re working on pre-shot routine, takeaway stability, or impact consistency, the app gives you immediate, actionable feedback to train smarter.

About

Puttflow

Features
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Puttflow turns your iPhone into a putting launch monitor. Using advanced computer vision and ARKit, Puttflow tracks your golf ball in real-time to measure speed, line accuracy, and distance, no extra hardware needed. FEATURES - Real-time ball tracking using machine learning - Measure putt speed, direction, and distance - Practice green sessions with detailed analytics - Ladder drills to dial in distance control - Track your improvement over time with session history - Works with any putter and any golf ball HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your phone behind the ball 2. Set your target 3. Putt! Puttflow tracks the ball automatically 4. Get instant feedback on speed, line, and distance Requires iPhone 11 or newer with ARKit support. SUBSCRIPTION Puttflow offers a free tier with limited sessions. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited sessions and full analytics. Current introductory pricing: - Pro Monthly: $4.99/month - Pro Yearly: $49.99/year (save 17%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Use: https://puttflow.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://puttflow.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Golf Head Lock3 screens
Puttflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Head Lock at none against Puttflow's 2. Puttflow's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. Puttflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Golf Head Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Golf Head Lock versus Puttflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Head LockPuttflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan ConnellyEigen Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Golf Head Lock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Puttflow

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Golf Head Lock free?
Golf Head Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puttflow free?
Puttflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Golf Head Lock or Puttflow have ads?
Neither Golf Head Lock nor Puttflow shows ads.

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