PracticeBud vs Loopd Golf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PracticeBud
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PracticeBud turns golf practice into something you can see, repeat, and improve on — instead of just beating balls on the range. Built for serious golfers and the coaches who work with them, PracticeBud gives every drill and test a real structure: log results shot by shot, build a history of what you've worked on, and track whether you're actually getting better. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - Run structured drills and tests for every part of your game - Log results shot by shot — not just "done / not done" - Build a practice history you can look back on - Keep a practice journal to capture what worked and what didn't - Set weekly practice goals and keep your streak alive - Build your own drills and tests — set distances, scoring, and targets to match how you practice SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY IMPROVING - Strokes gained on supported putting drills, measured against tour benchmarks - Results broken down by distance, so you know which putts are costing you - Score trends across every time you've run a drill - Compare today's session against your own history, not a generic average PRACTICE WITH PEOPLE WHO PUSH YOU - Add friends and follow what they're working on - Compare results on the drills you both practice - Challenge a friend on a drill and settle it with real numbers BUILT FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES TOGETHER - Share your practice with your coach for review - Coaches see your drill and test history in one place - Work with more than one coach around the same practice record FOR ACADEMIES AND TEAMS - A shared layer for academies, schools and college programs to support players and coaches in one place PracticeBud is practice-first by design — a dedicated home for the work that happens off the course. The rounds you play are the result of the practice you put in.
Loopd Golf
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Loopd Golf is the all-in-one app for keeping score, tracking your game, and staying connected with the people you play with. SCORE ANY GAME Whether it's a casual weekend round or a serious match, Loopd handles 12+ game formats out of the box: Stroke Play, Match Play, Best Ball, Scramble, Skins, Stableford, Wolf, Nine Points, Banker, Umbriago, Copenhagen and more. Set up a round in seconds, add your playing partners, and score live hole by hole. Team formats and multiplayer scoring are built in, so everyone in the group stays on the same card. RUN THE COMPETITION Host multi-round tournaments and season-long leagues that mix formats across rounds. Live leaderboards and a link for spectators to follow along live KNOW YOUR GAME Every round feeds your stats. Track strokes gained, fairways, greens in regulation, putts, scrambling and more, then see the trends that actually move your handicap. Detailed round histories and per-format breakdowns show you exactly where you're gaining and losing shots. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE Practice is where Loopd sets you apart. Work through structured levels in every skill area, from putting to short game, with a clear path across Rookie, Amateur, Intermediate and Pro. Earn XP, level up, and turn range time into real, trackable progress instead of just hitting balls with no feedback. Take on measured drills and tests that record your results every session, then see how you stack up against your friends on the practice leaderboard. Compete, compare and chase the top spot. Want something built for your game? Use AI to create your own custom drills, so you're always working on exactly what you need. PLAY YOUR COURSES Log the courses you've played, rank your favorites, and explore course details with built-in maps. Build a record of where your game has taken you. STAY CONNECTED Loopd is social at its core. Share rounds and photos to your feed, follow friends, message your group, and keep up with everyone's game. Your whole game lives in one Loop: scoring, stats, practice, tournaments and friends. Download Loopd Golf and play your best round yet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PracticeBud at 15.1 against Loopd Golf's 17.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | PracticeBud | Loopd Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Filip Dahlfors | BvL Financial AB |
In-app purchases
PracticeBud
No in-app purchases
Loopd Golf
No in-app purchases









