Comparison

Fieldwork Disc Golf vs ChainRanger

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

Head to head
About

Fieldwork Disc Golf

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
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Fieldwork turns any random field into a disc golf training facility. It's easy to use - simply go to a field, set your start point, set your target, and throw your practice shots. When you're done training you can see a visualization of where your shots landed and analytics such as average shot length. This will add structure and focus to your field work sessions and help you track improvement. Fieldwork uses the standard Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ChainRanger

This app uses your phone's camera to instantly measure the distance to a disc golf basket, indicating whether it's uphill or downhill. It helps players understand putting rules and strategize throws based on elevation and distance.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera-based rangefinder
  • Measures distance in meters or feet
  • Detects uphill/downhill angles
  • Calculates plays-like distance with elevation
  • LiDAR assist for iPhone Pro models
  • Basket presets and custom dimensions
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ChainRanger turns your phone into a disc golf rangefinder. Point your camera at the basket and the on-device AI finds the chains and shows the distance instantly — in meters or feet, plus whether the basket sits uphill or downhill. No laser, no GPS waiting, no pacing it off. HOW IT WORKS • Aim your camera at the disc golf basket. • ChainRanger detects the basket in real time and calculates the distance. • A stabilized reading shows on screen. All image processing happens 100% on your phone. Camera frames are never uploaded anywhere. KNOW YOUR CIRCLES Distance to the basket is not just a number — it decides which rules and stats apply: • Circle 1 (C1) is everything within 10 meters (33 ft) of the basket. Inside Circle 1 the putting stance rule applies: after releasing the putt you may not step past your marker, you must show full balance behind it. ChainRanger tells you instantly whether you are inside the 10 m circle, so a borderline lie never catches you out. • Circle 2 (C2) reaches from 10 to 20 meters (33–66 ft). Putts made from here separate good rounds from great ones. • Parked, C1X and C2 are the stat categories that actually measure putting: Parked is inside 3.3 m (11 ft), C1X counts Circle 1 putts excluding parked tap-ins, and C2 covers the long range. When you know the exact distance, every putt goes into the right category. READ THE ELEVATION — AND WHAT IT PLAYS LIKE Distance alone doesn't tell the whole story: an uphill basket plays longer, a downhill one shorter — and because a disc glides, every meter of height changes the throw far more than in ball golf. ChainRanger reads your phone's tilt to show the up/downhill angle and the height difference, and Full Range adds the plays-like distance from a disc-flight model, so you can pick your disc and power with confidence. LIDAR ASSIST ON IPHONE PRO On LiDAR-equipped iPhones, ChainRanger fuses the scanner with the camera measurement for sharper readings at close range. LiDAR also unlocks tape-free calibration — dial in your camera and basket dimensions without a measuring tape. On other iPhones the app measures with the camera only. PERFECT FOR PUTTING PRACTICE Set up at exact distances for structured putting routines. Train at 5, 7 and 10 meters instead of guessing — and watch your C1X percentage climb. FREE AND FULL RANGE • Free: exact distance everywhere inside Circle 1 (10 m) — a complete putting trainer. Try Full Range with 10 free full-range readings. • Full Range (one-time purchase, no subscription): exact distance at all ranges, including Circle 2 and beyond, plus the plays-like distance on sloped holes. FEATURES • Real-time disc golf rangefinder using your camera • Distance to the basket in meters or feet • LiDAR assist on iPhone Pro models for close-range precision • Uphill/downhill angle and height difference to the basket • Plays-like distance on elevation, from a disc-flight model (Full Range) • Basket presets for PDGA-verified target models, or dial in custom dimensions • Calibrate at any known distance — the hole length from the tee sign will do • Three detection modes: Simple is the lightest, Pro sees the farthest, Balanced fits most iPhones best • Stabilized reading with a soft haptic tick when it settles • Hold button to freeze the reading • Magnifier zoom to reach far-away baskets • Supports multiple rear camera lenses with per-lens calibration • Smart exposure that locks onto the detected basket, tap to adjust • Power-saving mode and automatic heat protection for long sessions • Built-in guide with tips for getting the best readings • 100% on-device AI — works without a network connection GOOD TO KNOW • ChainRanger measures the distance from you to the basket. To measure the length of your throws, use a GPS measuring app or a laser rangefinder. • ChainRanger is a measuring aid for practice, casual rounds and competition. Grow your range. Find the chains. ChainRanger.

Screenshots

Fieldwork Disc Golf4 screens
ChainRanger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChainRanger at every 10 days against Fieldwork Disc Golf's monthly. Fieldwork Disc Golf's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Fieldwork Disc Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and ChainRanger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fieldwork Disc Golf against 5.0 for ChainRanger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fieldwork Disc Golf ships an update monthly, ChainRanger every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fieldwork Disc Golf versus ChainRanger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldwork Disc GolfChainRanger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChristopher PfeifferRIKU-MATTI HEIKKI INNILA

Customer experience

Fieldwork Disc Golf

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChainRanger

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fieldwork Disc Golf

Subscriptions3
  • Fieldwork Tie Dye14 Days trial$1.993 Months
  • Field Gold14 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Field Work Tie Dye14 Days trial$5.993 Months
1 purchases

ChainRanger

One-time1
  • Full Range$12.99

Questions

Is Fieldwork Disc Golf free?
Fieldwork Disc Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainRanger free?
ChainRanger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fieldwork Disc Golf or ChainRanger?
Fieldwork Disc Golf and ChainRanger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Fieldwork Disc Golf or ChainRanger have ads?
Neither Fieldwork Disc Golf nor ChainRanger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fieldwork Disc Golf or ChainRanger?
Fieldwork Disc Golf ships an update monthly, and ChainRanger every 10 days. Most recently, Fieldwork Disc Golf was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChainRanger on October 25, 2026.

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