# Hole19 vs Course Guide GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hole19 at 72% against Course Guide GPS's 0%. Hole19 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Course Guide GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole19 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Course Guide GPS sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hole19 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hole19 has 23K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Course Guide GPS's.

Hole19 ships an update every 6 days, Course Guide GPS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole19 | Course Guide GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-guide-gps/id904941585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stat Track Technologies Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444501822) | [Ligature Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/862705551) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole19

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf game with precise GPS yardages, AI-powered shot tracking, and a digital scorecard. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and connect with a global community of golfers. Improve your handicap and lower your score with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Pinpoint GPS distances, AI-powered shot tracking, Digital scorecard, Handicap tracker, 42,000+ course coverage, Apple Watch integration, Social golf network

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Course Guide GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-guide-gps/id904941585)

This app provides GPS-enabled yardage guides for golf courses, detailing bunkers, hazards, tees, and green locations. It also tracks scores, strokes, putts, and penalties, with detailed playing statistics available. Users can access pro tips, save notes, and book tee times if supported.

**Highlights:** GPS yardage for bunkers, hazards, and greens, Score and stroke tracking, Detailed playing statistics, Pro tips for playing holes, Save personal notes, Online tee time booking integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heatherwoode Golf Club, Springboro, OH | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunken Gardens Sunnyvale CA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shoreline Golf Links, Mountain View, CA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Springs Golf Club, Burlingame, CA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hillandale Golf Course | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heritage Golf Club, Wake Forest, NC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Southern Pines Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duke Univeristy Golf Club, Durham, NC | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole19 free?

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

### Is Course Guide GPS free?

Course Guide GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hole19 or Course Guide GPS?

Hole19 is rated higher. Hole19 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Course Guide GPS averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hole19 or Course Guide GPS have ads?

Hole19 shows ads; Course Guide GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hole19 or Course Guide GPS?

Hole19 ships an update every 6 days, and Course Guide GPS every 2 months. Most recently, Hole19 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Course Guide GPS on November 1, 2026.

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