Loop vs Loopd Golf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop
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Most golfers don't improve too slowly because they practice too little. They improve too slowly because they train in a way that prevents skill from transferring to the course. Loop fixes the training. Not the swing. Constraint-based practice. No sensors. No equipment. Just your phone. Most practice is instruction-based: watch a video, copy a position, repeat a drill. It feels productive. It rarely transfers. Loop is built on a different model. Each drill gives you a specific constraint — a condition that forces your brain and body to find a solution. That's how skill forms. That's what holds up on the course, under pressure, when it counts. Driven by your data. Not your best guess. Log your rounds hole by hole — fairway, GIR, putts, strokes. One screen per hole, simple taps. Loop scores your putting, approach, and driving — and identifies where you're actually losing shots. Every session is built around your biggest leaks. No technique tips. Drills are assigned, not browsed. Loop tells you what to train. You train it. Who it's for. Loop is built for independent golfers who've already tried tips, YouTube, and the occasional lesson — and hit diminishing returns. Practicing alone, wanting to improve without thinking about their swing more. If that's you, Loop will feel like a relief. If you're looking for swing fixes or technique content, this isn't it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Loopd Golf
This app helps golfers track scores, analyze performance, and improve their game with GPS features and structured practice drills. Connect with friends, compete in tournaments, and manage your golf courses all in one place.
- Score 15+ game formats
- Hole-by-hole GPS distances
- Live leaderboards for tournaments
- Detailed game statistics tracking
- Structured practice drills and AI custom drills
- Course logging and favorites
- Social feed and group messaging
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SCORE ANY GAME From a casual weekend round to a serious match, Loopd handles 15+ game formats: Stroke Play, Match Play, Best Ball, Scramble, Skins, Nine Points, Banker, Umbriago, Copenhagen, Foursomes and more. Set up a round in seconds, add your playing partners and score live hole by hole. Team formats and multiplayer scoring are built in, so everyone in the group stays on the same card. GPS ON EVERY HOLE Precise distances to the front, middle and back of the green, live wind, and detailed green slope maps so you know where the ball will break. Your distances and live leaderboard are on your lock screen during the round, with no need to unlock your phone. RUN THE COMPETITION Host multi-round tournaments and season-long leagues that mix formats across rounds. Live leaderboards keep everyone in the race, and a share link lets friends and family follow every round live. KNOW YOUR GAME Every round feeds your stats. Track strokes gained, fairways, greens in regulation, putts, scrambling and more, then see the trends that actually move your handicap. Loopd shows you exactly where you gain and lose shots, and which drills will help most. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE Practice is where Loopd sets you apart. Work through structured levels in every skill area, from putting to short game, with a clear path from Rookie to Pro. Earn XP, level up and turn range time into real, trackable progress. Take on measured drills and tests that record your results every session, then see how you stack up against your friends on the practice leaderboard. Want something built for your game? Use AI to create your own custom drills. PLAY YOUR COURSES Log the courses you've played, rank your favorites, keep a bucket list and explore course details with built-in maps. STAY CONNECTED Loopd is social at its core. Share rounds and photos to your feed, follow friends, message your group and keep up with everyone's game. Scoring, GPS, stats, practice, tournaments and friends, all in one place. Download and play your best round yet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopd Golf at none against Loop's 2. Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Loopd Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Loop | Loopd Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tinywave AB | BvL Financial AB |
In-app purchases
Loop
- Loop Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Loop Season Pass (6 months)1 Month trial$39.996 Months
Loopd Golf
No in-app purchases









