# ChainRanger vs ThrowPrint

ChainRanger and ThrowPrint are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. ChainRanger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThrowPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChainRanger against 5.0 for ThrowPrint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChainRanger | ThrowPrint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwprint-disc-golf-stats/id6786015699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIKU-MATTI HEIKKI INNILA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783061210) | [Tiny Anvil Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782683195) |

## What reviewers say

### ChainRanger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainranger/id6783061208)

This app uses your phone's camera to instantly measure the distance to a disc golf basket, indicating whether it's uphill or downhill. It helps players understand putting rules and strategize throws based on elevation and distance.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera-based rangefinder, Measures distance in meters or feet, Detects uphill/downhill angles, Calculates plays-like distance with elevation, LiDAR assist for iPhone Pro models, Basket presets and custom dimensions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Range | $12.99 | one-time |


### ThrowPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwprint-disc-golf-stats/id6786015699)

Track every throw in disc golf, noting the disc and shot shape to identify performance leaks. Visualize your game with per-hole heatmaps and satellite course maps. Understand your real distances per disc and log rounds quickly, even offline.

**Highlights:** Per-disc performance charts, Per-hole heatmaps, Satellite course maps, Shot marking and replay, Real distances by disc, One-tap logging, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThrowPrint Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ThrowPrint Pro (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |
| ThrowPrint Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChainRanger free?

ChainRanger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThrowPrint free?

ThrowPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChainRanger or ThrowPrint?

ChainRanger and ThrowPrint are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ChainRanger or ThrowPrint have ads?

Neither ChainRanger nor ThrowPrint shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*