531 Golf vs Golf Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
531 Golf
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4 games designed for 3 balls: • 5-3-1 (nines) • Split Sixes • Bingo Bango Bongo • Wolf 5-3-1 (also known as Nines) turns every hole into a contest. On each hole, nine points are shared between three players based on how they finish — creating constant momentum shifts where no one is ever out of it (think of it as matchplay for 3-ball!) Now with Split Sixes, Bingo Bango Bongo and Wolf giving you two other classic 3-ball formats to keep your rounds fresh. Once the rivalry kicks in, keeping track of points, ties, stroke indexes and shot allocation can quickly pull attention away from the golf. The 531 Golf app handles all of it. -Detailed rules for each game format -Every hole calculated correctly -Ties resolved instantly -Stroke indexes applied automatically -Results, golfer stats and leaderboards updated And if you want to add an edge, switch on: Birdie Bandit and Eagle Assassin mode (or 2 shot sweep for Split Sixes) Optional bonus gameplay that rewards the only birdie or eagle on a hole — or a win by two shots in Split Sixes — and adds an extra spark to the round. So every hole is settled cleanly, the banter stays "friendly", and the competition lasts all the way to the 18th green. If you ever play in a 3-ball, this is the app you want in your pocket. Play • Two scoring modes: manually assign 1st / 2nd / 3rd, or calculate results automatically from gross scores • Full Nines (5-3-1) scoring • Additional 3-ball games of Split Sixes, Bingo Bango Bongo and Wolf • Tie-breakers calculated instantly • Winner and loser determined every round • Optional Birdie Bandit and Eagle Assassin gameplay modes for 531 along with options for the other game formats. Golfers • Save golfers for quick selection • Track cumulative results across multiple rounds • Leaderboard Courses • Add and save courses with full stroke indexes • Shot allocation and points calculated from gross scores History & Sharing • Complete history of all rounds played • Detailed scorecards with points and score summaries • Share results via messaging apps or social media Detailed Views • Hole-by-hole scorecards • Clear tie-breaker tables • Breakdown of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1-point holes • Transparent, easy-to-follow scoring logic 531 Golf takes the friction out of playing 5-3-1 / Nines, Split Sixes, Bingo Bango Bongo or Wolf - no mental maths, no arguments, no admin. Designed for competitive rounds between friends and familiar rivals. 531 Golf - Built for 3-Ball Pricing • 7-day free trial • Low-cost annual access with ongoing updates and improvements • No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://odysseydfx.github.io/531Golf/privacy
Golf Practice
This app provides a structured system for golfers to improve their short game. It offers drills, tests, and a personalized practice planner to identify and address weaknesses, ultimately lowering scores. Track your progress with a dynamic handicap and detailed performance metrics.
- 40+ short-game drills
- 5 benchmark tests
- Live Short Game Handicap
- Strokes-gained stats
- Practice planner
- Round scorecard logging
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Scoring Zone has been built to improve your short game through drills, challenges and performance tests Focusing on Putting, Chipping, Short Wedges & Distance Wedges Elite lets you record your score on any golf course and see the stats for each part of your game • Pro — $4.99/month or $23.99/year. Unlimited drills and tests, practice planner, and handicap tracking. • Elite — $9.99/month or $39.99/year. Everything in Pro, plus round scorecard logging and the complete Stats suite — overview, rounds, short game, tests, strokes gained. WHAT'S INSIDE • 35+ short-game drills — chipping ladders, pitching gates, lag-putting circles, wedge yardage calibration, bunker escape, more • 5 benchmark tests — Ultimate Short Game Test, Ultimate Putting Test, Century Drill, Chipping Gauntlet, Putt Seeker • A live Short Game Handicap that updates every session, time-weighted so recent reps count more • Strokes-gained stats showing exactly which part of your short game is costing you shots • Round scorecard logging with up-and-down and scramble rates • A practice planner that builds 30-minute sessions around your weakest section HOW IT WORKS 1. Complete 5 drills to get your own Short Game Handicap. That sets your benchmark and your baseline for improvement. 2. Work through the drills with a target and a score to beat. 3. Improve your performance and play under pressure. WHO IT'S FOR Golfers of all levels, from professional to beginner. The app has been designed for all levels — you choose your own benchmark, and the drills are adjusted automatically. WHAT'S FREE, WHAT'S PAID Your first 5 drills are free, then 3 more every month — plus one free attempt at every benchmark test. Go unlimited when you're ready: PRIVACY & CONTROL We don't run ad networks. We don't sell your data. Cancel any time. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Questions or support: scoringzone01@gmail.com Privacy: scoringzone.app/privacy Terms: scoringzone.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 531 Golf at none against Golf Practice's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. 531 Golf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Golf Practice sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
531 Golf ships an update every 11 days, Golf Practice weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 531 Golf | Golf Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MATTHEW JAMES PRIESTLEY | Stephen Pickering |
In-app purchases
531 Golf
- 531 Golf – Annual Subscription$0.991 Year
Golf Practice
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Elite Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Basic Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Elite Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
- Elite Yearly$59.991 Year









