Master Scoreboard vs CourseMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Master Scoreboard
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Master Scoreboard gives members of clubs and societies using the HandicapMaster golf competition software access to - Member's Handicaps - Forthcoming Fixtures - Booking into future Competitions - Score Entry - Competition Leaderboards - Competition Results - Competition Scorecards - Analysis of your Competition scores - Notices You need to be a member of a golf club or society that is subscribed to the HandicapMaster competition software service.
CourseMaster
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CourseMaster — the golf course management app built for greenkeepers CourseMaster helps golf clubs map their course, track maintenance issues, and run day-to-day greenkeeping operations from one place. Whether you are on the fairway with a phone or in the office on a tablet, your team always works from the same live course data. Interactive course map View your full course in Survey, Snag List, and Measure modes. Map greens, bunkers, paths, and custom features. Draw and edit shapes on desktop or mobile, and keep an accurate digital record of your course layout. Snag management that works on the ground Log snags directly from the map or whiteboard. Add photos, set priority, assign greenkeepers, and track status from open to resolved. Switch between board and card views, filter by hole or snag type, and review snags per hole over 30 days to 12 months — or all time. Whiteboard for daily operations Your team’s working board for open snags. Log new issues in seconds, manage snag types, and see what needs attention today. Link every snag to a precise location on the course map. Snag history & insights Spot repeating problems before they become costly. Review hotspots by hole, feature zone, and snag type so you can focus maintenance where it matters most. Pin Setter Plan daily hole locations with structured pin rotations across all 18 greens. Use presets and schedules to spread wear evenly, override positions when conditions change, confirm moves after holes are cut, and publish a clean daily pin sheet for members and visitors. Course features & overview See mapped holes, greens, and feature areas at a glance. Track course inventory and area totals from your mapped features. Built for teams Role-based access for greenkeepers, managers, and admins. Multi-user support with permissions so each person sees only what they need. Designed for the course A clean, mobile-friendly interface made for outdoor use — quick snag logging, map tools that work with touch, and a layout that stays readable in bright conditions. CourseMaster is part of the GolfGraffix family of golf course tools. Requires a CourseMaster club account. Contact your club administrator or GolfGraffix to get started.
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Verdict
Master Scoreboard and CourseMaster are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Master Scoreboard | CourseMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HandicapMaster Ltd | Golfgraffix |
In-app purchases
Master Scoreboard
No in-app purchases
CourseMaster
No in-app purchases
Questions
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