Comparison

PuttView vs SwingNerds

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

Head to head
About

PuttView

This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to scan any golf green and overlay precise, data-based visuals directly on the surface. It provides real-time contour lines, slope arrows, the correct putting line, and aiming point to help golfers improve their putting accuracy.

Highlights
  • AR green scanning with LiDAR
  • Contour line visualization
  • Slope arrow indicators
  • Ideal putting line overlay
  • Aiming line and point
  • Real-time putt data (speed, distance, break)
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Never misread a putt again. PuttView shows you exactly why you're missing. The average amateur golfer takes 40 putts per round, while PGA Tour players only take 29. This 11-stroke gap is the most recoverable gap in golf - and PuttView helps you close that efficiently. Instead of just rolling putts, start practice deliberately with immediate and accurate feedback on every putt. Using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor, PuttView scans any green and overlays precise, data-based visuals directly on the surface. Contour lines, slope arrows, the correct putting line, aiming point, and speed and distance data. All in real time. On any real green, indoors or outdoors. No guesswork. No estimation. Just the read. What PuttView shows you: Contour Lines See the exact topography of the green. Scan any surface, with or without a putt lined up. Understand how it breaks before you ever address the ball. Slope Arrows: Instant directional cues showing the fall line at every point on the green. The exact direction the ball would roll downhill. Read the green faster, more accurately. Ideal Line: Not just the optimal line. The correct line, calculated for perfect pace. See exactly where your ball needs to travel from the moment it leaves the putter face until it hits the bottom of the cup. Aiming Line & Aiming Point: A precisely defined start direction and target point. Eliminate alignment guesswork entirely. Putt Info: Speed, distance, and break data for every putt. Build a feel for pace and line grounded in real numbers. Built for golfers who take their game seriously. The PuttView app is not a simulator. It works on any green, outdoors, and indoors. The same technology trusted by tour professionals, elite coaches, and leading training facilities worldwide is now in your pocket. Scan. Read. Putt.

About

SwingNerds

Analyze your golf swings and performance data from your simulator bay or on the go. Review videos, compare swings side-by-side, and get AI-powered coaching insights to improve your game.

Highlights
  • Syncs with GSPro and multiple launch monitors
  • Full shot library and session history
  • Slow-motion and frame-by-frame swing video playback
  • Side-by-side swing comparison
  • AI-powered swing analysis and coaching
  • Detailed charts and trend analysis
  • On-the-go swing recording with auto-sync
Features
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SwingNerds is the companion mobile app to SwingNerds.com and the SwingNerds Vision Windows app. If you record swings in your sim bay with USB cameras and play with GSPro - this is how you review, analyze, and improve away from the bay. Your Whole Game In Your Pocket Every shot from every session, synced automatically. View your full shot library, browse past sessions, and pull up any swing in seconds. Your data stays synced across the web, Windows app, and your phone. All Your Launch Monitors, One View Connect Rapsodo, Uneekor, GSPro, Square Golf, or upload CSVs - SwingNerds pulls it all into one unified dashboard. Filter by club, data source, or date. Sort by carry, ball speed, spin rate, or any of 20+ shot metrics. Watch Your Swings Anywhere Swing videos recorded from your sim bay cameras play back full-screen with 0.1x slow motion, frame-by-frame scrubbing, and angle switching (Down-the-Line, Face-On, Impact). Perfect for reviewing last night's range session on the couch. Side-By-Side Swing Comparison Set a "Standard" swing per club. Any time you pull up a shot, your standard plays alongside it in sync - so you can see exactly what changed when things go off. AI Swing Analysis Get actionable feedback powered by Claude. Analyze any swing for strengths, areas to improve, and specific drills - then ask follow-up questions and get real coaching back. Analyze your whole game over any date range for trends and patterns you'd never spot on your own. Charts, Trends, and Deep Insights Dispersion charts, progress over time, club averages, consistency per club, and all-time career stats. See how each club has evolved from your first session to your most recent. Smart Data Quality Automatically flag partial swings, practice shots, wrong-club selections, and outliers so your analytics reflect your real game. Configurable sensitivity, full control. Record On The Go (Optional) When you're away from your sim bay, record swings directly from your iPhone with automatic swing detection and 60/120/240 FPS capture. Videos auto-sync and pair with your shot data. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swingnerds.com/privacy

Screenshots

PuttView4 screens
SwingNerds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SwingNerds at 5.0 against PuttView's 3.7. SwingNerds also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. PuttView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SwingNerds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwingNerds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of PuttView's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwingNerds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, SwingNerds every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PuttView versus SwingNerds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuttViewSwingNerds
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperViewlicity GmbHSquared LLC

Customer experience

PuttView

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

SwingNerds

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PuttView

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year
2 purchases

SwingNerds

Subscriptions2
  • SwingNerds Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SwingNerds Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PuttView free?
PuttView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwingNerds free?
SwingNerds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PuttView or SwingNerds?
SwingNerds is rated higher. PuttView averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SwingNerds averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PuttView or SwingNerds have ads?
Neither PuttView nor SwingNerds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PuttView or SwingNerds?
PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, and SwingNerds every 6 days. Most recently, PuttView was updated on September 25, 2026 and SwingNerds on September 19, 2026.

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