Yardage Buddy vs Golf Circle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yardage Buddy
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Most golfers guess their club distances. They recall a few memorable strikes or rely on what the range card says, and then wonder why they keep coming up short or flying greens. Yardage Buddy fixes that by measuring your real distances — shot by shot, round by round — so you always know which club to pull. How It Works Tap to mark where your shot starts, select your club and swing effort, then tap again where the ball lands. Yardage Buddy uses GPS to calculate the precise distance and adds it to your personal statistics. Over time, a clear picture of your game emerges: your true carry distance for every club at every effort level. Wedge Matrix The wedge matrix is the feature most golfers reach for first. It shows your average carry at full, 3/4, and 1/2 swing efforts for every club in your bag. Instead of guessing whether a smooth 9-iron or a punchy pitching wedge gets you to 105 yards, you can look it up. These are your numbers, measured on real courses, not range estimates. Club Statistics For each club, Yardage Buddy shows your average distance along with your shortest and longest carries. Browse results by year to track how your distances change with a new driver, a swing change, or simply as the season progresses. Round History Every round is saved with the course name, date, and a full shot-by-shot breakdown by hole. Tap into any past round to review exactly what you hit and how far. It is like having a caddie who never forgets. Tracks Effort, Not Just Clubs A full 7-iron and a punch 7-iron are not the same shot. Yardage Buddy logs swing effort alongside each shot, so your averages reflect how you actually play, not just how hard you swing. Share Your Stats Share branded stat cards of your club averages and wedge matrix directly to social media. It is a quick way to settle debates about who hits it farther. Syncs Across Devices Your rounds and statistics sync automatically, so you can review your data on the web even when you are not on the course. Simple to set up. No subscriptions. No clutter. Yardage Buddy does one thing well: it tells you how far you hit the ball. Whether you are a beginner learning your game or a low handicapper dialing in your yardages, knowing your real distances is one of the simplest improvements you can make.
Golf Circle
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Golf Circle is the app that means you never have to play alone again. Meet golfers near you who play like you and when you're free. No more rounds cancelled for lack of a partner: find the right person for your next round. How it works - Build your golfer profile: level, handicap, favorite courses, time slots, walking or riding. - Discover players around you, one profile at a time. - Like the ones you'd want to play with. If it's mutual, it's a match. - Chat and set up the round in one message: a time, a course, and it's booked. Why Golf Circle - Truly compatible partners: same level, same goals, same availability. - Close to you: we show distance, never your exact location. - Simple and fast: built to set up a round, not to scroll. - A community of enthusiasts, from beginner to advanced. Whether you want to improve, play competitively, or just enjoy a good time on the course, Golf Circle helps you grow your golf circle. Download the app, create your profile, and find who to play with this weekend. -------------------- Private Circle subscription Golf Circle offers an optional auto-renewable subscription, Private Circle: - Monthly: $17.99 per month - Annual: $89.99 per year (7-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://golf-circle-landing.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yardage Buddy at none against Golf Circle's 2. Golf Circle's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Golf Circle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Yardage Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Yardage Buddy | Golf Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Moore | Jean-Emmanuel Perramant |
In-app purchases
Yardage Buddy
No in-app purchases
Golf Circle
- Private Circle$17.991 Month
- Private Circle (annual)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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