Comparison

Golf Rules vs Rules Caddie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Rules Caddie

Instantly get accurate golf rulings in plain language, spoken or typed. This app provides verified answers directly from the official USGA and R&A Rules of Golf, citing exact rule numbers and text. Browse the full rulebook and revisit your ruling history.

Highlights
  • Instant golf rulings via voice or text
  • Verified answers from USGA/R&A rules
  • Exact rule number and text citations
  • Browse full searchable rulebook
  • Voice-activated hands-free operation
  • Settle on-course disputes quickly
  • Save and revisit ruling history
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Rules Caddie is a rules official in your pocket. Ask any golf rules question in plain language — by typing or by voice — and get an instant, accurate ruling backed by the actual USGA and R&A Rules of Golf. Every answer cites the exact rule number and quotes the official text verbatim. No guessing. No hallucinations. Just the ruling. SETTLE DISPUTES INSTANTLY Stop arguing on the cart path. Describe what happened and get a clear verdict: free relief, play it as it lies, or penalty stroke. Rules Caddie reads the real rulebook — not a summarized version — and gives you the call. VOICE ACTIVATED On the course with a glove on? Just tap and talk. Rules Caddie hears your question and responds instantly, hands-free. GROUNDED IN THE REAL RULES Most AI assistants make up answers. Rules Caddie is different — every citation is verified against the official USGA and R&A rulebook before you see it. If the quote isn't in the rules, it doesn't appear. BROWSE THE FULL RULEBOOK All 24 rules of golf, searchable and cross-referenced. Tap into the complete rulebook anytime — even without a specific question. YOUR RULING HISTORY Every question you've asked is saved. Revisit past rulings and build your knowledge of the rules over time. BUILT FOR GOLFERS Whether you play casually or competitively, knowing the rules gives you an edge. Rules Caddie is the fastest way to get the right answer — before the group behind you catches up. Free to try. Unlimited rulings with a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Golf Rules4 screens
Rules Caddie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Rules at none against Rules Caddie's 1. Rules Caddie's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rules Caddie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Golf Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Golf Rules against 5.0 for Rules Caddie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Rules ships an update every 4 months, Rules Caddie daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Golf Rules versus Rules Caddie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf RulesRules Caddie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Mulligans Limited Liability CompanyANDREW JORDAN LEVAN

Customer experience

Golf Rules

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rules Caddie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Golf Rules

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rules Caddie

Subscriptions1
  • Rules Caddie Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Golf Rules free?
Golf Rules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rules Caddie free?
Rules Caddie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Golf Rules or Rules Caddie?
Golf Rules and Rules Caddie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Golf Rules or Rules Caddie have ads?
Neither Golf Rules nor Rules Caddie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Rules or Rules Caddie?
Golf Rules ships an update every 4 months, and Rules Caddie daily. Most recently, Golf Rules was updated on September 10, 2026 and Rules Caddie on June 26, 2026.

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