Comparison

Golf Course Handicap vs Golf Slope

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

Head to head
About

Golf Course Handicap

Features
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Golf Course Handicap helps you work out course and playing handicaps quickly using World Handicap System (WHS) rules — right on the course or before your round. Whether you are planning a medal, stableford, match play, or a four-ball, the app walks you through a simple flow: choose a course, select a tee, enter a handicap index, and calculate. KEY FEATURES • WHS calculations — Course handicap and playing handicap from slope, course rating, and par • Course search — Search thousands of courses from the mysociety.golf database • Courses near you — Optional location access to find nearby courses and show distance • Tee selection — Browse tees for your chosen course, with support for local tee adjustments • Play format allowances — Stroke play, stableford, four-ball match, four-ball stroke, and foursomes • Saved players — Store friends and regular playing partners on your device for fast handicap entry • Group calculations — Select multiple players and see everyone’s handicaps in one result screen • Works offline for saved data — Your saved players and local tee tweaks stay on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Search for a golf course or use your location to find courses nearby 2. Select the tee you will play from 3. Enter a handicap index manually or tap a saved player 4. Choose your format (allowance is applied automatically) 5. Tap Calculate to see course handicap and playing handicap BUILT FOR GOLFERS Designed for club golfers, society organisers, and anyone who needs a reliable handicap calculation without fuss. Clear results, a simple step-by-step layout, and support for the formats you actually play. DATA & PRIVACY Saved players are stored locally on your device. Course data is loaded from mysociety.golf. Location is only used when you choose to search for nearby courses — it is not tracked in the background. The app is free to use and supported by occasional ads. Powered by mysociety.golf.

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Golf Slope

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SLOPE Know your number before you tee off. Every golfer asks the same questions: • What do I need to shoot today? • What will this round do to my Handicap Index? • Which score is dropping off next? • How close am I to my target handicap? Slope answers them instantly. Instead of simply tracking your Handicap Index, Slope helps you understand how it changes and what you can do to improve it. Before your round, see the score you need to lower your index. After your round, instantly see how your new score affects your Handicap Index before you post it. Whether you're trying to break into single digits, preparing for club championship season, or just competing with friends, Slope gives you the insight you need to understand every round. Features • Know exactly what you need to shoot before every round • Instantly preview how today's score affects your Handicap Index • Explore "What If?" scoring scenarios • Track your Handicap Index over time • View score history and index trends • See which historical scores are helping—or hurting—your index • Fast, intuitive interface designed specifically for golfers Built for golfers Slope was created for golfers who want more than a handicap calculator. It helps you understand why your Handicap Index changes and gives you the confidence to know exactly where you stand before and after every round. Download Slope today and take the guesswork out of your Handicap Index.

Screenshots

Golf Course Handicap4 screens
Golf Slope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Golf Course Handicap at 15.1 against Golf Slope's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Golf Course Handicap versus Golf Slope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Course HandicapGolf Slope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarrison LievesleyRonald Flax

In-app purchases

None

Golf Course Handicap

No in-app purchases

None

Golf Slope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Course Handicap free?
Golf Course Handicap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golf Slope free?
Golf Slope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Golf Course Handicap or Golf Slope have ads?
Neither Golf Course Handicap nor Golf Slope shows ads.

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