# Golface App vs 18Birdies

The clearest difference is rating: 18Birdies at 4.9 against Golface App's 4.0. 18Birdies also leads on ratings volume (306K vs 4) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golface App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 18Birdies sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 306K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Golface App's written reviews are positive against 74% of 18Birdies's.

Golface App ships an update every 10 days, 18Birdies weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golface App | 18Birdies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golface-app/id794880872/reviews) | **[4.9 (306K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **306K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 90 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Jacket Sports Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/794880875) | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) |

## What reviewers say

### Golface App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golface-app/id794880872)

Enhance your golf game with GPS distance measurement, high-quality course imagery, and personalized score tracking. Access professional instruction videos, manage your golf team, and analyze your swing with advanced tools. Book tee times and enjoy exclusive VIP services for members.

**Highlights:** GPS distance measurement, Golf instruction videos, Tee time booking, Golf team management, Personal score recording, Swing analysis, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golface Golf GPS Monthly Pro (Early Bird Promotion Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Golface Golf GPS Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Golface TV 基本方案(月租) | $5.99 | per month |
| Golface TV + GPS球道攻略同捆方案(月租) | $7.49 | per month |
| 原GPS球道攻略訂戶加購 Golface TV 方案(年租) | $18.49 | per year |
| Golface Golf GPS Pro (Promotion Plan) | $25.99 | per year |
| Golface Golf GPS Pro (Promotion Plan) | $28.99 | per year |
| Golface Golf GPS Pro (Promotion Plan) | $31.99 | per year |
| Golface TV 好球方案(年租) | $48.99 | per year |
| Golface TV + GPS球道攻略同捆方案(年租) | $61.99 | per year |


### 18Birdies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Sports, #47 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides advanced GPS technology and game improvement tools for golfers. It offers personalized training, AI swing analysis, and a community to connect with friends and compete. Improve your game with detailed stats and course insights.

**Highlights:** GPS Rangefinder, Digital Scorecard, Handicap Tracking, AI Swing Analyzer, Golf Community, Shot Tracking, 3D Green Maps

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18Birdies Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription WB | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 18Birdies Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription W | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription WB | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Yardages inaccurate on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Annoying referral prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Yardages not syncing correctly between watch and phone
- Inability to save rounds or enter scores
- Incorrect course information and tee box layouts
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Automatic handicap calculation
- Customizable home course stats
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record scores for non-app users
- Layup yardages and hazard distances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golface App free?

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

### Is 18Birdies free?

18Birdies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golface App or 18Birdies?

18Birdies is rated higher. Golface App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 18Birdies averages 4.9 from 306K ratings.

### Do Golface App or 18Birdies have ads?

Neither Golface App nor 18Birdies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golface App or 18Birdies?

Golface App ships an update every 10 days, and 18Birdies weekly. Most recently, Golface App was updated on October 23, 2026 and 18Birdies on October 28, 2026.

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