RuleCaddy vs Golf Rules
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RuleCaddy
Instantly find answers to golf rules on the course with an intuitive, AI-powered tool. Access all essential content offline and stay updated with regular rule changes. Perfect for golfers of all levels seeking clarity and confidence.
- AI-powered search for rules
- Intuitive navigation
- Offline access to content
- Regular updates for rule changes
- Ad-free Pro version available
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No more uncertainty on the golf course! Whether it's a water hazard, lost ball, or unplayable lie – with RuleCaddy you have the answer to every rules question right in your pocket. We've transformed the complex rules of golf into a modern, fast, and intuitive tool so you can focus on what really matters: your game. WHY RULECADDY? Golf is challenging enough – the rules shouldn't be. RuleCaddy gives you a clear structure and fast navigation when you need answers quickly on the course. INSTANT SEARCH & INTUITIVE NAVIGATION AI-powered search understands what you mean - and finds the right rule. OFFLINE MODE Thanks to local storage, you have access to all essential content even without signal on the most remote fairway. ALWAYS UP TO DATE Our regular updates ensure that rule changes and new content are seamlessly synchronized. RULECADDY PRO Want more? RuleCaddy Pro gives you a completely ad-free experience (the free version contains ads). WHO IS RULECADDY FOR? Beginners: Learn the rules confidently and safely during your first rounds. Tournament players: Always be on the safe side when in doubt and avoid unnecessary penalty strokes. Golf enthusiasts: An essential tool for anyone looking to refresh or deepen their knowledge of the game.
Golf Rules
Learn golf rules through realistic on-course scenarios and decision-making challenges. This app helps golfers of all levels build confidence in understanding and applying the rules during play, avoiding common arguments.
- Realistic on-course scenarios
- Bunker and penalty area rulings
- Match play vs stroke play
- Tournament pressure scenarios
- Multiple courses with increasing difficulty
- Scorecards and round results
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Learn the Rules of Golf the way they actually happen on the course. Golf Rules: No Mulligans is a rules training app that teaches the Rules of Golf through realistic scenarios drawn from real play. Instead of reading rule books, you play through situations that golfers actually face during a round. Whether you're a casual player, a junior golfer preparing for tournaments, or someone who wants to avoid rules arguments on the course, this app helps you build confidence in the rules. Play through real situations: - Bunker rulings — touching sand, loose impediments, unplayable lies - Penalty areas — red, yellow, lateral relief, back-on-the-line - Free relief — cart paths, casual water, GUR, embedded balls - Lost ball and out-of-bounds decisions - Stroke play vs match play rulings - Par-5 multi-step scenarios with stroke counting Each hole presents a situation where the correct ruling matters. Make the call, see the outcome, and learn the rule behind it. Two ways to play: - Solo Round — work through the course at your own pace, hole by hole - Championship Match — go head-to-head against a friend in Stroke Play or Match Play Built for the real game: - Two courses with distinct difficulty profiles - Stroke play and match play formats - Par 5 multi-step decision challenges - Real-time scorecards (OUT/IN grids) - Honors and Dormie tracking in match play Pro Shop unlock adds: - Danger Creek — an 18-hole intermediate course played from the Blue tees - Two-player Stroke Play - Two-player Match Play Perfect for: - Junior golfers preparing for tournament play - Competitive amateurs - Golf teams and coaches - Anyone who wants to truly understand the Rules of Golf No mulligans. Just golf.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Rules at none against RuleCaddy's 1. Golf Rules also leads on ads (none vs shown). RuleCaddy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. RuleCaddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Golf Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RuleCaddy against 5.0 for Golf Rules. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
RuleCaddy ships an update fortnightly, Golf Rules every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RuleCaddy | Golf Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcel Uhlemann | No Mulligans Limited Liability Company |
Customer experience
RuleCaddy
Golf Rules
In-app purchases
RuleCaddy
- RuleCaddy Pro$2.99
Golf Rules
No in-app purchases








