# MatchRoom Golf vs FairwayOS

The clearest difference is monetization model: FairwayOS at free against MatchRoom Golf's freemium. MatchRoom Golf's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchRoom Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FairwayOS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MatchRoom Golf against 5.0 for FairwayOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchRoom Golf | FairwayOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchroom-golf/id6760432725/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairwayos/id6770739521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MARCUS RYAN EVANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884447636) | [FairwayOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895968590) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchRoom Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchroom-golf/id6760432725)

This app facilitates competitive amateur golf groups by managing wagers and live scoring. It supports various bet types, tracks all presses, and handles instant settlements, eliminating manual calculations and disputes. Enjoy real-time updates on your device and even on your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Multiple bet type support (Nassau, Skins, Best Ball, etc.), Live scoring with real-time sync, Lock Screen & Dynamic Island live updates, Press bets and auto-press functionality, Mid-round bet editing and management, Master Scorer for multi-game sync, Activity feed and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchRoom Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| MatchRoom Pro Annual | $47.99 | per year |


### FairwayOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairwayos/id6770739521)

This app revolutionizes golf by offering instant game setup, nationwide competitive play, and automated scoring for various side games. It also provides personalized practice plans and tracks your game's progress with a unique rating system.

**Highlights:** Instant group setup, Nationwide competitive tournaments (The Arena), Automated scoring for side games (Nassau, Skins, etc.), Personalized practice plans (Practice Hub), Unique golf rating system (Fairway Score), Real-time group scorecard, Achievement and badge system

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lone Wolf | $2.99 | one-time |
| Carolina Lowcountry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desert | $2.99 | one-time |
| Parkland | $2.99 | one-time |
| Team Red | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Year 2026 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer Solstice | $3.99 | one-time |
| Turkey | $3.99 | one-time |
| Father's Day | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchRoom Golf free?

MatchRoom Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FairwayOS free?

FairwayOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MatchRoom Golf or FairwayOS?

MatchRoom Golf and FairwayOS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do MatchRoom Golf or FairwayOS have ads?

Neither MatchRoom Golf nor FairwayOS shows ads.

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