Comparison

Golf Rules vs Golfbook

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

Golfbook

Features
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Never argue about a ruling again. GolfRef is the essential reference app for American golfers — whether you're a weekend warrior, a new player trying to learn the game, or a seasoned player who just blanked on the drop procedure. [RULES] 10 of the most common on-course situations explained in plain English — not the stuffy R&A rulebook language. OB, lost balls, penalty areas, bunkers, embedded balls, flagstick rules, and more. Every rule includes a Pro Tip so you actually remember it next time. [SLANG DICTIONARY] 28 golf terms from Ace to Yips. Know what a Snowman is. Understand why nobody says "shank" out loud. Learn the difference between a draw and a hook, a chunk and a skull. Each term comes with a real-world example so it sticks. [PENALTY CALCULATOR] The fastest way to know your ruling. Pick your situation — OB, lost ball, water hazard, unplayable lie, wrong ball, bunker violation, flagstick — answer one question, and get a clear verdict: how many strokes, what to do next, and whether there's actually no penalty at all (it happens more than you think). [WHY GOLFERS LOVE IT] - Clean dark interface — easy to read in bright sunlight - Works 100% offline — no signal needed on the course - Covers the 2019 rules updates (flagstick, bunker loose impediments) - Fast enough to use between shots without slowing down your group Stop guessing. Stop arguing. Just open GolfRef.

Screenshots

Golf Rules4 screens
Golfbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Golfbook at 3 against Golf Rules's 1. Golfbook also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Rules ships an update every 4 months, Golfbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Golf Rules versus Golfbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf RulesGolfbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Mulligans Limited Liability CompanyJAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

Golf Rules

No in-app purchases

None

Golfbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Rules free?
Golf Rules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golfbook free?
Golfbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Golf Rules or Golfbook have ads?
Neither Golf Rules nor Golfbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Rules or Golfbook?
Golf Rules ships an update every 4 months, and Golfbook every 3 months. Most recently, Golf Rules was updated on September 10, 2026 and Golfbook on September 7, 2026.

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