# PuttView vs The Scratch App

The clearest difference is rating: The Scratch App at 5.0 against PuttView's 3.7. The Scratch App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). PuttView's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuttView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and The Scratch App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Scratch App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of PuttView's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Scratch App's.

PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, The Scratch App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuttView | The Scratch App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scratch-app/id6792312634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 192 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viewlicity GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533667267) | [The Scratch Plan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792312636) |

## 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 |


### The Scratch App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scratch-app/id6792312634)

Empirically test golf clubs and techniques to improve your game. Analyze your performance using the Strokes Gained framework to identify weaknesses and receive personalized plans with drill videos to fix them.

**Highlights:** Empirical club and technique testing, Strokes Gained performance analysis, Track rounds shot by shot, Personalized fix plans with drill videos, Six focused practice areas, Skill tests with benchmark scores

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scratch App Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Scratch App Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuttView free?

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

### Is The Scratch App free?

The Scratch App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PuttView or The Scratch App?

The Scratch App is rated higher. PuttView averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Scratch App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PuttView or The Scratch App have ads?

Neither PuttView nor The Scratch App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuttView or The Scratch App?

PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Scratch App every 4 days. Most recently, PuttView was updated on October 12, 2026 and The Scratch App on October 11, 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.*