Comparison

RipReader vs FlowState Ultimate

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

Head to head
About

RipReader

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
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Measure your disc golf throws with your phone. RipReader turns your phone's high-speed camera into a $300 radar gun. Set your phone on the ground, throw your disc, and get instant metrics. No extra hardware required. Tap Start and place your phone on the ground or on a spare disc. Throw your disc and motion detection captures it automatically. Review slow-motion footage with your metrics overlaid. No button timing. No second person needed. Just throw. RipReader measures velocity and spin for every throw, plus GPS distance from your throw to the landing spot. Forehand and backhand are detected automatically. Every throw is saved with slow-motion playback, organized into sessions by date and location. An analytics dashboard tracks your averages, trends, and personal records over time. You can also build your disc bag, and after each session RipReader automatically matches throws to the right disc using on-device visual recognition and compares performance across different discs. Dedicated throw measurement hardware can run $300 to $400. RipReader works with every disc you own, runs on the phone already in your pocket, and costs a fraction of the price. RipReader is designed for players who practice with purpose. Auto-detection means you stay in your rhythm, no fumbling with buttons between throws. Capture an entire field session, then review everything after. Subscription details: - Unlimited Annual: $24.99/year, auto-renewing - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation - Auto-renewing subscriptions renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Renewal cost is charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://ripreaderapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlowState Ultimate

Features
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FlowState Ultimate is the definitive stats tracker and team management app for Ultimate teams. Designed for coaches, captains, and players, FlowState allows you to record live game actions with a lightning-fast interface, analyze deep game statistics, and manage your entire roster with ease. Features: • Live Stat Tracking: Log passes, goals, blocks, and turns in real-time. • Analytics: Instantly generate post-game recaps and player performance metrics. • Roster Management: Keep track of your team, player profiles, and attendance. • Cloud Sync: Securely backup your games and sync across your devices. • Beautiful UI: Optimized interfaces for sunny sidelines or post-game analysis. Elevate your team's game with data-driven insights. Welcome to your new FlowState.

Screenshots

RipReader4 screens
FlowState Ultimate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowState Ultimate at none against RipReader's 3. FlowState Ultimate also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. RipReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FlowState Ultimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RipReader ships an update weekly, FlowState Ultimate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RipReader versus FlowState Ultimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipReaderFlowState Ultimate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarulian LLCANDREW SCOTT LIGHTCAP

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RipReader

Subscriptions3
  • RipReader Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RipReader Pro Annual$24.991 Year
  • RipReader Premium Annual$99.991 Year
None

FlowState Ultimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RipReader free?
RipReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowState Ultimate free?
FlowState Ultimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RipReader or FlowState Ultimate have ads?
Neither RipReader nor FlowState Ultimate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RipReader or FlowState Ultimate?
RipReader ships an update weekly, and FlowState Ultimate every 10 days. Most recently, RipReader was updated on November 5, 2026 and FlowState Ultimate on October 31, 2026.

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