Comparison

Roundbook vs The Scratch App

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

Head to head
About

Roundbook

Features
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Roundbook is the golf round tracker built for matchplay players. Log every round you play — matchplay, foursomes, stableford, and Roundbook builds up a picture of your game over time. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Matchplay, Team Matchplay, Foursomes, Stableford, Strokeplay, and more • Who you played with and against • Match results — won 3up, lost 2dn, halved • Score, date, course, weather, and notes YOUR STATS AT A GLANCE • Rounds played, win rate, average score • Best and worst playing partners • Head-to-head records against every opponent • Course history and performance PLAYER & COURSE PROFILES • Tap any player to see your full history together • See every round at a course with scores and conditions Clean, minimal design. No ads. No subscriptions. Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your data safe across devices.

About

The Scratch App

Empirically test golf clubs and techniques to improve your game. Analyze your performance using the Strokes Gained framework to identify weaknesses and receive personalized plans with drill videos to fix them.

Highlights
  • Empirical club and technique testing
  • Strokes Gained performance analysis
  • Track rounds shot by shot
  • Personalized fix plans with drill videos
  • Six focused practice areas
  • Skill tests with benchmark scores
Features
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The Scratch App — Strokes Gained golf tracking, practice & tests The Scratch App shows you exactly where you're losing shots — and gives you a clear plan to get them back. It's built on Strokes Gained, the same math the pros use, so every round and every range session answers one question: what should I work on to score lower? ON THE COURSE • Track your round shot‑by‑shot on real satellite imagery of the hole you're playing. • Live GPS distance to the green, with one‑tap shot logging — walk to your ball, tap, and keep moving. • Rather do it by hand? Drop, drag, and edit every shot right on the map. • Get a full Strokes Gained breakdown by category: driving, approach, wedges, chipping, and putting. KNOW YOUR GAME • See your true club distances and shot dispersion — real averages and your typical miss, left or right, built from your own rounds. • A running scorecard, full round history, and your trends over time. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • A recommendation engine reads your rounds and points you straight at your biggest score‑leak — then hands you a fix plan and drill videos. • Six Strokes Gained skill tests let you compare techniques, swing thoughts, and equipment head‑to‑head, so you know what actually works for your game. Set a goal — Break 90, Break 80, or scratch — and your benchmarks tune to match it. Whether you're grinding to break 100 or chasing scratch, The Scratch App puts tour‑level feedback in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTION The Scratch App Pro unlocks fix plans and drill videos, full trend charts, the Analysis hub, and your benchmark comparisons. • $12.99/month or $99.99/year — an auto‑renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thescratchplan.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Roundbook4 screens
The Scratch App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roundbook at none against The Scratch App's 2. 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. The Scratch App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Roundbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roundbook ships an update every 5 days, The Scratch App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Roundbook versus The Scratch App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundbookThe Scratch App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomaine Calm LimitedThe Scratch Plan

In-app purchases

None

Roundbook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Scratch App

Subscriptions2
  • Scratch App Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Scratch App Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Roundbook free?
Roundbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Scratch App free?
The Scratch App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roundbook or The Scratch App have ads?
Neither Roundbook nor The Scratch App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roundbook or The Scratch App?
Roundbook ships an update every 5 days, and The Scratch App every 4 days. Most recently, Roundbook was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Scratch App on October 24, 2026.

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