# Hole19 vs RaceSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RaceSync at none against Hole19's 13. RaceSync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Hole19's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 53). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole19 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. RaceSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

RaceSync holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hole19 has 22K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hole19's written reviews are positive against 100% of RaceSync's.

Hole19 ships an update every 6 days, RaceSync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole19 | RaceSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227/reviews) | **[4.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racesync/id1491110680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stat Track Technologies Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444501822) | [MultiGP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491110679) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole19

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Sports, #198 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides golfers with accurate GPS distances, digital scorecards, and advanced performance tracking. It helps users strategize shots, monitor handicaps, and connect with a global golfing community. Premium features offer enhanced course mapping, club recommendations, and augmented reality views.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS distances, Digital scorecard, Performance tracking, Handicap calculator, Club recommendations, Augmented reality views, Golf social network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro Monthly - Legacy | $20.00 | per month |
| Intelligence 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| Lite Basic - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite for Wearables - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite Birdie - Legacy | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro 6 Months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Intelligence 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and distances
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful features like shot tracking and statistics
- 🤝 Responsive customer support
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🤔 Confusing scoring and shot tracking on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Hole numbers not displaying correctly on some courses
- Apple Watch app freezing or losing sync with phone
- Inconsistent GPS distances compared to other devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust pin locations
- More customization options for scoring and statistics
- Standalone Apple Watch app with full functionality
- Support for 9-hole courses and shotgun starts


### RaceSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racesync/id1491110680)

Discover and join FPV drone races globally with this app. Find local and international events, view detailed race information, and manage your participation. Organizers can also create and manage races.

**Highlights:** Find and join drone races worldwide, Customizable race feed filters, Detailed race information and standings, In-app race fee payments, Push notifications for race updates, Manage and create races (organizers)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole19 free?

Hole19 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RaceSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hole19 or RaceSync?

RaceSync is rated higher. Hole19 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while RaceSync averages 4.9 from 53 ratings.

### Do Hole19 or RaceSync have ads?

Hole19 shows ads; RaceSync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hole19 or RaceSync?

Hole19 ships an update every 6 days, and RaceSync every 3 months. Most recently, Hole19 was updated on September 24, 2026 and RaceSync on June 24, 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.*