# PuttView vs Plumb Bob

The clearest difference is rating: Plumb Bob at 5.0 against PuttView's 3.5. Plumb Bob also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). PuttView's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Plumb Bob sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plumb Bob holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuttView has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of PuttView's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plumb Bob's.

PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, Plumb Bob weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuttView | Plumb Bob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumb-bob-golf-green-reader/id6815606969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 192 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viewlicity GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533667267) | [KATHERINE YVONNE PATTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791302577) |

## 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 |


### Plumb Bob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumb-bob-golf-green-reader/id6815606969)

This app transforms your iPhone into a sophisticated golf green reader. It accurately maps slopes, calculates break, and measures green speed, helping you visualize your putt and improve your putting score. Designed for golfers of all levels, it offers offline functionality and integrates seamlessly with iPhone features.

**Highlights:** Vertical line from phone sensors, Maps putt slope and break, Measures green speed (Stimp), Calculates strokes gained putting score, Offline functionality, iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plumb Bob Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Plumb Bob Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuttView free?

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

### Is Plumb Bob free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuttView or Plumb Bob?

Plumb Bob is rated higher. PuttView averages 3.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Plumb Bob averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PuttView or Plumb Bob have ads?

Neither PuttView nor Plumb Bob shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PuttView or Plumb Bob?

PuttView ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plumb Bob weekly. Most recently, PuttView was updated on October 20, 2026 and Plumb Bob on October 18, 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.*