Comparison

ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 vs SwingLoop

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

Head to head
About

ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測

Features
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Hit your shot, tap SHOT. Walk to your ball. Your carry distance is on your wrist. ShotMeter is a golf shot-distance meter that runs entirely on Apple Watch — no iPhone needed on the course, no subscription, no course downloads. • Tap SHOT where you hit, see live distance as you walk • Tap SHOT again at your ball: distance saved, next measurement starts automatically • Chain measurement covers a whole hole — finish with END • Yards or meters, big readable numbers • History on your wrist, workout runs in the background so GPS never sleeps • Dual-frequency GPS on Apple Watch Ultra delivers the highest accuracy (±2–4 yd). Standard Apple Watch models measure with practical accuracy (±5–10 yd). Your location and shot data never leave your watch. Free version saves 1 measurement per day — unlock unlimited saving with a one-time purchase. No ads, no accounts.

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SwingLoop

Features
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Automatically record your golf swing and watch the video in slow motion. SwingLoop works with one iPhone or iPad, or two nearby devices. ONE DEVICE Use the front-facing camera to record your golf swing. After you finish the golf swing, the video plays on the same screen. Place your device on a stable stand and keep your whole body in view. TWO DEVICES One device records the golf swing. The other displays the live camera view and then plays the recorded video. Pair the devices using a QR code or the nearby device list. Keep Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on. You do not need to join a Wi-Fi network. FEATURES • Automatic golf swing video recording • Normal, half-speed, and quarter-speed playback • Adjustable replay delay from 0 to 15 seconds • Optional mirrored video playback • Adjustable golf swing detection settings • Playback controls for reviewing recent golf swing videos • Save golf swing videos to Photos and organize them with labels • Compare two saved golf swing videos side by side • Draw lines, angles, and freehand annotations on paused videos • Share golf swing videos with your coach YOUR VIDEOS STAY ON YOUR DEVICES Golf swing detection runs on your device. Videos and body-pose data are not uploaded to the cloud. Paired devices transfer videos directly over an encrypted nearby connection. No SwingLoop account is required. SUBSCRIPTION SwingLoop requires a monthly or yearly subscription. One subscription works on devices using the same Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. An internet connection is required for initial subscription setup and verification. Once this device has verified your subscription, you can practice offline. Terms of Use: https://golfswingloop.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://golfswingloop.com/privacy Support: support@golfswingloop.com

Screenshots

ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測4 screens
SwingLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 and SwingLoop are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwingLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 versus SwingLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測SwingLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHISAHITO TSUCHIDADarwin Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測

One-time1
  • ShotMeter Pro$1.99
2 purchases

SwingLoop

Subscriptions2
  • SwingLoop Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SwingLoop Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 free?
ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwingLoop free?
SwingLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 or SwingLoop have ads?
Neither ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 nor SwingLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 or SwingLoop?
ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 ships an update weekly, and SwingLoop weekly. Most recently, ShotMeter ゴルフ飛距離計測 was updated on October 7, 2026 and SwingLoop on October 14, 2026.

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