# Fieldwork Disc Golf vs ChainRanger

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldwork Disc Golf | ChainRanger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldwork-disc-golf/id6755664466/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Pfeiffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/928247953) | [RIKU-MATTI HEIKKI INNILA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783061210) |

## 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 |


### ChainRanger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Range | $12.99 | one-time |


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