# PuttView vs SwingNerds

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuttView | SwingNerds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingnerds/id6758101843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viewlicity GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533667267) | [Squared LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498379659) |

## What reviewers say

### PuttView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582)

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)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### SwingNerds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingnerds/id6758101843)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwingNerds Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SwingNerds Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


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