# MarineMate vs Golf NZ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MarineMate at 59% against Golf NZ's 20%. Golf NZ's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MarineMate ships an update every 3 months, Golf NZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarineMate | Golf NZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEA Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/374671654) | [DotGolf NZ LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772181062) |

## What reviewers say

### MarineMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinemate/id716514873)

Access essential New Zealand boating information, including tide times, boat ramp locations, VHF channels, and local rules. Stay informed about marine reserves and safety checklists for your next adventure on the water.

**Highlights:** Tide times access, Boat ramp locations, VHF channel finder, Marine reserve rules, Safety checklist, Local boating notices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golf NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-nz/id1362149135)

Track your golf scores, monitor your handicap, and view your scoring history. Connect with friends, receive important notifications, and manage your bookings. Search and book tee times, find golf specials, and pay green fees at participating clubs.

**Highlights:** Monitor handicap and scoring history, View hole-by-hole scoring, Follow friends' activity, Receive golf notifications, Enter scores via scorecard, Search and book golf games, Track upcoming bookings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarineMate free?

MarineMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golf NZ free?

Golf NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MarineMate or Golf NZ have ads?

Neither MarineMate nor Golf NZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarineMate or Golf NZ?

MarineMate ships an update every 3 months, and Golf NZ every 6 weeks. Most recently, MarineMate was updated on October 16, 2026 and Golf NZ on October 22, 2026.

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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.*