# Fieldwork Disc Golf vs RipReader

The clearest difference is rating: Fieldwork Disc Golf at 5.0 against RipReader's 4.5. Fieldwork Disc Golf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). RipReader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (73 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fieldwork Disc Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and RipReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fieldwork Disc Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipReader has 73 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fieldwork Disc Golf's written reviews are positive against 65% of RipReader's.

Fieldwork Disc Golf ships an update monthly, RipReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldwork Disc Golf | RipReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldwork-disc-golf/id6755664466/reviews)** | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripreader-disc-golf-radar-gun/id6760834017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Pfeiffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/928247953) | [Sarulian LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886450819) |

## What reviewers say

### Fieldwork Disc Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldwork-disc-golf/id6755664466)

Transform any open space into a disc golf practice course. Set your starting point and target, then track your throws with detailed analytics and visualizations to monitor your progress and improve your game.

**Highlights:** Create custom practice fields, Set start point and target, Track practice shot locations, Visualize shot data, Analyze average shot length, Monitor improvement over time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fieldwork Tie Dye | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Field Gold | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Field Work Tie Dye | $5.99 | per 3 months |


### RipReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripreader-disc-golf-radar-gun/id6760834017)

Measure disc golf throw speed, spin, and distance using your phone's camera. Automatically detects forehand and backhand throws, providing slow-motion playback with metrics. Track progress and compare disc performance.

**Highlights:** Phone camera radar gun, Automatic throw detection, Velocity and spin measurement, GPS distance tracking, Slow-motion playback, Disc bag builder, Performance analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RipReader Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RipReader Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| RipReader Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fieldwork Disc Golf free?

Fieldwork Disc Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RipReader free?

RipReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fieldwork Disc Golf or RipReader?

Fieldwork Disc Golf is rated higher. Fieldwork Disc Golf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RipReader averages 4.5 from 73 ratings.

### Do Fieldwork Disc Golf or RipReader have ads?

Neither Fieldwork Disc Golf nor RipReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fieldwork Disc Golf or RipReader?

Fieldwork Disc Golf ships an update monthly, and RipReader weekly. Most recently, Fieldwork Disc Golf was updated on October 24, 2026 and RipReader on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*