Comparison

OpenGolfSim vs SmartTrack Golf

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

Head to head
About

OpenGolfSim

This platform offers a realistic indoor golf simulation experience with engaging courses and tools for skill development. It aims to make golf practice accessible and enjoyable for players of all levels.

Highlights
  • Realistic golf courses
  • Skill-building games
  • Serious practice tools
  • Indoor golf accessibility
  • Fun for all levels
Features
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OpenGolfSim is an easy to use simulator platform with realistic courses, skill-building games, and serious practice tools, built to make indoor golf accessible and fun for everyone.

About

SmartTrack Golf

Transform your iPhone into a golf launch monitor with AI-powered shot detection. Automatically record every swing, analyze ball flight data, and track your progress with detailed session history and visual feedback. Share your best shots with integrated video and trajectory overlays.

Highlights
  • AI-powered automatic shot recording
  • Per-shot ball flight data (carry, speed, angle)
  • Swing video with trajectory overlay
  • Organized session history and personal bests
  • Club-by-club shot logging
  • Weekly streaks and activity heatmap
  • Exportable videos with shot data
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Place your iPhone, swing — and every shot is saved, with data. SmartTrack Golf turns your iPhone into a phone-only launch monitor. No sensors, no extra hardware. Set your phone down at the driving range and swing: AI detects your shots and records them automatically, logging carry distance, ball speed, and launch angle for every ball — together with a swing video and a trajectory overlay. KEY FEATURES • Automatic recording — AI detects your swing and starts/stops recording by itself. Just focus on hitting. Manual recording is also available. • Per-shot ball flight data — Carry (estimated), ball speed, and launch angle for every shot, with the ball's trajectory drawn right on your video. • Session history — Practice sessions and rounds are organized automatically. Review monthly history, averages and personal bests, and a ball speed × launch angle scatter chart. • Club-by-club logging — Tag each shot with a club to build your own carry references. • Stay motivated — Weekly streaks and an activity heatmap make your practice visible. • Share your best shots — Export videos with the trajectory and shot data included, or combine multiple shots into one clip. WHO IT'S FOR • Golfers who want to know their carry numbers, club by club • Range practicers who want every session logged automatically • Anyone who wants launch-monitor-style feedback without buying hardware GOOD TO KNOW • Metrics are estimates based on camera-vision analysis. Some shooting conditions may prevent analysis. In-app guides help you find the right camera position. Automatic shot recording and measurement, and sharing videos with the ball's trajectory, require a paid subscription. Viewing your recorded results is free. A 7-day free trial is available on the annual plan for eligible users. Prices and renewal terms are shown on the purchase screen in the app.

Screenshots

OpenGolfSim4 screens
SmartTrack Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenGolfSim at 5.0 against SmartTrack Golf's 4.2. OpenGolfSim also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartTrack Golf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. OpenGolfSim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SmartTrack Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenGolfSim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartTrack Golf has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenGolfSim ships an update monthly, SmartTrack Golf every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpenGolfSim versus SmartTrack Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenGolfSimSmartTrack Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB187 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOpenGolfSim LLCKnowhere, Corp.

Customer experience

OpenGolfSim

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmartTrack Golf

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenGolfSim

One-time2
  • Course Store Purchase$4.99
  • Course Store Purchase$9.99
3 purchases

SmartTrack Golf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$99.991 Year
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenGolfSim free?
OpenGolfSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartTrack Golf free?
SmartTrack Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenGolfSim or SmartTrack Golf?
OpenGolfSim is rated higher. OpenGolfSim averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SmartTrack Golf averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.
Do OpenGolfSim or SmartTrack Golf have ads?
SmartTrack Golf shows ads; OpenGolfSim does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenGolfSim or SmartTrack Golf?
OpenGolfSim ships an update monthly, and SmartTrack Golf every 2 days. Most recently, OpenGolfSim was updated on November 5, 2026 and SmartTrack Golf on November 5, 2026.

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