Comparison

Rules Caddie vs Golfbook

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

Head to head
About

Rules Caddie

Instantly get accurate golf rulings in plain language, spoken or typed. This app provides verified answers directly from the official USGA and R&A Rules of Golf, citing exact rule numbers and text. Browse the full rulebook and revisit your ruling history.

Highlights
  • Instant golf rulings via voice or text
  • Verified answers from USGA/R&A rules
  • Exact rule number and text citations
  • Browse full searchable rulebook
  • Voice-activated hands-free operation
  • Settle on-course disputes quickly
  • Save and revisit ruling history
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Rules Caddie is a rules official in your pocket. Ask any golf rules question in plain language — by typing or by voice — and get an instant, accurate ruling backed by the actual USGA and R&A Rules of Golf. Every answer cites the exact rule number and quotes the official text verbatim. No guessing. No hallucinations. Just the ruling. SETTLE DISPUTES INSTANTLY Stop arguing on the cart path. Describe what happened and get a clear verdict: free relief, play it as it lies, or penalty stroke. Rules Caddie reads the real rulebook — not a summarized version — and gives you the call. VOICE ACTIVATED On the course with a glove on? Just tap and talk. Rules Caddie hears your question and responds instantly, hands-free. GROUNDED IN THE REAL RULES Most AI assistants make up answers. Rules Caddie is different — every citation is verified against the official USGA and R&A rulebook before you see it. If the quote isn't in the rules, it doesn't appear. BROWSE THE FULL RULEBOOK All 24 rules of golf, searchable and cross-referenced. Tap into the complete rulebook anytime — even without a specific question. YOUR RULING HISTORY Every question you've asked is saved. Revisit past rulings and build your knowledge of the rules over time. BUILT FOR GOLFERS Whether you play casually or competitively, knowing the rules gives you an edge. Rules Caddie is the fastest way to get the right answer — before the group behind you catches up. Free to try. Unlimited rulings with a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Golfbook

Features
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Never argue about a ruling again. GolfRef is the essential reference app for American golfers — whether you're a weekend warrior, a new player trying to learn the game, or a seasoned player who just blanked on the drop procedure. [RULES] 10 of the most common on-course situations explained in plain English — not the stuffy R&A rulebook language. OB, lost balls, penalty areas, bunkers, embedded balls, flagstick rules, and more. Every rule includes a Pro Tip so you actually remember it next time. [SLANG DICTIONARY] 28 golf terms from Ace to Yips. Know what a Snowman is. Understand why nobody says "shank" out loud. Learn the difference between a draw and a hook, a chunk and a skull. Each term comes with a real-world example so it sticks. [PENALTY CALCULATOR] The fastest way to know your ruling. Pick your situation — OB, lost ball, water hazard, unplayable lie, wrong ball, bunker violation, flagstick — answer one question, and get a clear verdict: how many strokes, what to do next, and whether there's actually no penalty at all (it happens more than you think). [WHY GOLFERS LOVE IT] - Clean dark interface — easy to read in bright sunlight - Works 100% offline — no signal needed on the course - Covers the 2019 rules updates (flagstick, bunker loose impediments) - Fast enough to use between shots without slowing down your group Stop guessing. Stop arguing. Just open GolfRef.

Screenshots

Rules Caddie4 screens
Golfbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golfbook at none against Rules Caddie's 1. Rules Caddie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rules Caddie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Golfbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rules Caddie ships an update daily, Golfbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rules Caddie versus Golfbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRules CaddieGolfbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREW JORDAN LEVANJAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rules Caddie

Subscriptions1
  • Rules Caddie Pro$4.991 Month
None

Golfbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rules Caddie free?
Rules Caddie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golfbook free?
Golfbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rules Caddie or Golfbook have ads?
Golfbook shows ads; Rules Caddie does not.
Which is updated more often, Rules Caddie or Golfbook?
Rules Caddie ships an update daily, and Golfbook every 3 months. Most recently, Rules Caddie was updated on October 1, 2026 and Golfbook on October 7, 2026.

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