# RipReader vs ChainRanger

The clearest difference is rating: ChainRanger at 5.0 against RipReader's 4.5. ChainRanger also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). RipReader's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RipReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ChainRanger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChainRanger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RipReader has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of RipReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChainRanger's.

RipReader ships an update weekly, ChainRanger every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RipReader | ChainRanger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripreader-disc-golf-radar-gun/id6760834017/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarulian LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886450819) | [RIKU-MATTI HEIKKI INNILA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783061210) |

## What reviewers say

### RipReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripreader-disc-golf-radar-gun/id6760834017)

Measure disc golf throw speed, spin, and distance using your phone's camera. Automatically detects forehand and backhand throws, providing slow-motion playback with metrics. Track progress and compare disc performance.

**Highlights:** Phone camera radar gun, Automatic throw detection, Velocity and spin measurement, GPS distance tracking, Slow-motion playback, Disc bag builder, Performance analytics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RipReader Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RipReader Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| RipReader Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### ChainRanger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208)

This app uses your phone's camera to instantly measure the distance to a disc golf basket, indicating whether it's uphill or downhill. It helps players understand putting rules and strategize throws based on elevation and distance.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera-based rangefinder, Measures distance in meters or feet, Detects uphill/downhill angles, Calculates plays-like distance with elevation, LiDAR assist for iPhone Pro models, Basket presets and custom dimensions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Range | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RipReader free?

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

### Is ChainRanger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RipReader or ChainRanger?

ChainRanger is rated higher. RipReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while ChainRanger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RipReader or ChainRanger have ads?

Neither RipReader nor ChainRanger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RipReader or ChainRanger?

RipReader ships an update weekly, and ChainRanger every 10 days. Most recently, RipReader was updated on October 28, 2026 and ChainRanger on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*