Comparison

Golf Handicap vs SimCap

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

Head to head
About

Golf Handicap

Features
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**Know your handicap. Plan your next round.** Golf Handicap Tracker is the fastest way to log your rounds and follow your World Handicap System (WHS) index. Built for club golfers who care about the number on their card — no shot-by-shot logging, no clutter, just a clean dashboard, accurate differentials, and the tools to see where your game is heading. **WHS-compliant handicap tracking** • Automatic score differential calculation using course rating & slope • Correct "best 8 of 20" index calculation per the World Handicap System • Supports 9-hole and 18-hole rounds • Trend chart of your last 20 differentials **Log rounds in seconds** • Save your home courses with every tee, rating and slope • Quick differential lookup — see what any score is worth before you sign • Full round history with per-round differential and running index **Pro features** (optional in-app purchase) • **Next Round Preview** — See which round drops off next and exactly how your index will shift • **Handicap Projector** — Simulate future rounds at any target score and watch your index move • **Stats & Insights** — Differential distribution, course-by-course performance and trend breakdowns • **Goal Milestones** — Set a target handicap and a date, track pace and celebrate milestones on the way **Why golfers pick this app** • Dark-mode first, built for on-course readability • Fast, local, no account required • Your data stays on your device • Supports multiple languages and European decimal formatting --- **Subscriptions & purchases** Pro features are available via an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. **Privacy Policy:** https://kpix.eu/golfplanner-privacy.html **Terms of Service:** https://kpix.eu/golfplanner-terms.html

About

SimCap

Track your indoor golf handicap across various simulator platforms and organize competitions with friends. This app allows you to run different tournament formats, track scores, and view leaderboards, making every round count.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform simulator handicap tracking
  • Tournament creation (stroke play, match play)
  • Friend challenges and open challenges
  • Leaderboard and score tracking
  • WHS-style handicap calculation
  • Trophy card celebrations
Features
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**One handicap. Every simulator. Real competition.** SimCap is the handicap tracker and tournament platform built exclusively for indoor simulator golf. Track your game, challenge your friends, and make every round count. **YOUR SIM HANDICAP, EVERYWHERE YOU PLAY** Build a personal simulator golf handicap that follows you across GSPro, Trackman, Foresight, Full Swing, E6, and more. Whether you're playing at home or at an indoor golf facility, your SimCap goes with you. One index, across multiple simulator platforms. **TURN YOUR ROUNDS INTO COMPETITION** Stop keeping score in spreadsheets and group chats. SimCap makes competing with friends easy. - Run stroke play, scramble, and best ball tournaments. - Create single-elimination match play brackets. - Challenge friends head-to-head or post open challenges. - Follow leaderboards, track scores, and celebrate wins with trophy cards. **A HANDICAP BUILT FOR SIMULATOR GOLF** Simulator conditions matter. SimCap calculates your WHS-style handicap using your scores and settings, including putting mode, wind, pin placement, and mulligans. Log your rounds, watch your index evolve, and track your improvement over time. **BUILT FOR GOLFERS, GROUPS, AND FACILITIES** Whether you're playing solo, competing with friends, or organizing a facility tournament, SimCap gives every round a purpose. **Download SimCap for free and make your next simulator round count.**

Screenshots

Golf Handicap4 screens
SimCap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimCap at none against Golf Handicap's 2. SimCap also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Golf Handicap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. SimCap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golf Handicap ships an update every 3 weeks, SimCap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Golf Handicap versus SimCap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf HandicapSimCap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarla MatosicGraham Dee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Golf Handicap

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$8.99
None

SimCap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Handicap free?
Golf Handicap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimCap free?
SimCap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Golf Handicap or SimCap have ads?
Neither Golf Handicap nor SimCap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Golf Handicap or SimCap?
Golf Handicap ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimCap every 5 days. Most recently, Golf Handicap was updated on October 25, 2026 and SimCap on November 5, 2026.

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