Comparison

Wolf vs Hammer Golf

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

Head to head
About

Wolf

Features
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Win your friends' money. Wolf Golf is the scorekeeping and betting companion for golfers who play money games. Set up a round, invite your foursome, and track every bet in real time across all devices. PLAY 12 CLASSIC FORMATS Wolf, Banker, Nassau, Skins, Match Play, Stableford, Train, Bingo Bango Bongo, Vegas, Shamble, Chapman/Pinehurst, and Rabbit — all with automated scoring and settlement calculations. NEW — JUNK ON ANY GAME Add greenies, sandies, barkies, and arnies to any format. Winners are tracked and settled automatically, right alongside your main game. Wolf is free for everyone. Unlock all formats with a Clubhouse membership. REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER Every player scores on their own device. Scores sync instantly so everyone sees the same game state. No more arguing about what happened on the 7th. SETTLE UP WITH VENMO When the round is over, Wolf Golf calculates who owes what and lets you settle up with a single tap via Venmo. BUILT FOR SERIOUS GOLFERS Handicap tracking with GHIN integration. Course handicap calculations using the official WHS formula. Support for 4- and 5-player groups depending on format. NO ADS. NO DATA SELLING. JUST GOLF. Wolf Golf is built by a golfer for golfers. Your data stays yours. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hammer Golf

Features
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Hammer Golf is the all-in-one golf betting app built for golfers who play for real money. Track every format your group plays, settle up instantly, and see exactly who's up and who owes — so you can focus on golf. Whether you're running a Nassau, playing Wolf, collecting skins, or keeping a match play tally, Hammer handles the math so you can stop arguing and start playing. EVERY FORMAT, PERFECTLY SCORED - Skins, Nassau, Match Play, Wolf, Vegas, Best Ball, Scramble, Stableford, Modified Stableford, Bingo Bango Bongo, Snake, Sixes/Hollywood, and Birdie Pot. Hammer knows the rules so you don't have to. SETTLE UP IN ONE TAP - See exactly who owes who after every round. One tap opens Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle pre-filled with the right amount and a memo — so nobody forgets what it's for. LIVE SCORING FOR YOUR GROUP - Enter scores hole by hole and watch standings update in real time. Every player sees the same live scoreboard — no more end-of-round math or arguments about who won what. STATS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING - Track your season P&L, win rate, biggest wins, longest streaks, and head-to-head records against your regular playing partners. The leaderboard keeps everyone honest all season long. BUILT FOR YOUR FOURSOME - Invite your group via QR code, invite link, or a 6-character code. Settlements track across your entire group so you always know the running tab — and who still hasn't paid from three weeks ago. Try Hammer Golf free for 7 days, then $14.99/month or $99.99/year. Hammer Golf Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription.P ayment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Hammer Golf does not process or handle any real money. The app is a scorekeeping tool for tracking informal side games between friends; any settlement is handled offline by the players themselves.

Screenshots

Wolf4 screens
Hammer Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wolf and Hammer Golf are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Wolf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hammer Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Wolf versus Hammer Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolfHammer Golf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB8 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRobert GilletteAUSTIN JAMES HOLLEY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wolf

Subscriptions2
  • Clubhouse$9.991 Month
  • Clubhouse$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Hammer Golf

Subscriptions2
  • Hammer Golf Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Hammer Golf Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Wolf free?
Wolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hammer Golf free?
Hammer Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wolf or Hammer Golf have ads?
Neither Wolf nor Hammer Golf shows ads.

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