VanGolf vs GolfSearch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VanGolf
Enhance your golf game with interactive scorecards, GPS, and automatic stat tracking. Play various golf games, view hole descriptions, and participate in live tournaments. Book tee times and access course information.
- Interactive Scorecard
- Golf Games (Skins, Stableford, Par, Stroke)
- GPS Navigation
- Automatic Stats Tracker
- Live Tournaments & Leaderboards
- Book Tee Times
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Download the VanGolf App to enhance your golf experience at our golf courses. Langara Golf Course, McCleery Golf Course, and Fraserview Golf Course. This app includes: - Interactive Scorecard - Golf Games: Skins, Stableford, Par, Stroke Scoring - GPS - Golfer Profile with Automatic Stats Tracker - Hole Descriptions & Playing Tips - Live Tournaments & Leaderboards - Book Tee Times - Course Tour - Food & Beverage Menu - Facebook Sharing - And much more...
GolfSearch
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GolfSearch is a comprehensive golf platform built for modern golfers. From discovering courses and booking tee times to tracking rounds, analyzing performance, and connecting with other players, GolfSearch brings everything you need into one seamless experience. Explore thousands of golf courses, view course details, and quickly access official booking systems without searching multiple websites. On the course, use the built-in GPS rangefinder to see real-time distances and make smarter club decisions. Track your rounds with digital scorecards, review statistics, follow score trends, and monitor your handicap over time. GolfSearch also provides intelligent insights to help players understand their strengths, identify areas for improvement, and play more consistently. Whether you’re a casual golfer, a competitive player, or planning a golf vacation, GolfSearch is designed to support every part of your golf journey — before, during, and after each round. Discover. Play. Improve. Privacy Policy: https://golfsearch.ca/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VanGolf at none against GolfSearch's 2. VanGolf also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GolfSearch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GolfSearch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VanGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.
VanGolf ships an update every 6 weeks, GolfSearch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VanGolf | GolfSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gallus Golf | Feng Zhang |
In-app purchases
VanGolf
No in-app purchases
GolfSearch
- GolfSearch PRO Monthly$5.991 Month
- GolfSearch PRO Annual$59.991 Year
Questions
Is VanGolf free?
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Do VanGolf or GolfSearch have ads?
Which is updated more often, VanGolf or GolfSearch?
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