# Blast Golf vs HomeCourse Hero

The clearest difference is rating: HomeCourse Hero at 5.0 against Blast Golf's 2.9. HomeCourse Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Blast Golf's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. HomeCourse Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeCourse Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Golf has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blast Golf ships an update every 3 months, HomeCourse Hero every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast Golf | HomeCourse Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-golf/id818681736/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecourse-hero/id6761485344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 637 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blast Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/696974852) | [Ryan Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885377121) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-golf/id818681736)

This app provides instant feedback and analysis for any golf shot, from tee to green. It helps golfers of all levels improve their game with insights into tempo, speed, and face angle, and offers personalized drills and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Swing & Stroke Analyzer, Instant feedback on any shot, Performance insights (tempo, speed, face angle), Personalized recommendations and drills, Smart Video Capture™, Short Game and Bunker Modes, Air Swing mode for practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlastMotion Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| BlastMotion Annual | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Provides useful swing stats
- 👍 Great for putting tempo
- 👍 Offers real-time data
- 👍 Instant feedback on swings
- 👍 Useful for practice sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription required for full use
- 👎 Limited daily swings without subscription
- 👎 Deceptive business practices
- 👎 App is buggy
- 👎 Sensor connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Sensor fails to connect
- In-app video links broken
- Date stuck in 2020
- Cannot create account

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Apple Watch
- Built-in metronome for tempo
- Landscape mode viewing for all data
- More detailed launch data for drivers
- Improve UI refinement


### HomeCourse Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecourse-hero/id6761485344)

Track your golf game hole-by-hole to gain insights specific to your home course. Analyze detailed statistics like GIR%, fairway hits, and putting to improve your scoring and identify strengths and weaknesses. Features include a virtual caddie and friend comparisons.

**Highlights:** Hole-by-hole logging, Detailed golf statistics, Birdie Tracker, Virtual Caddie club recommendations, Friend comparison, Approach shot analysis by distance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast Golf free?

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

### Is HomeCourse Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blast Golf or HomeCourse Hero?

HomeCourse Hero is rated higher. Blast Golf averages 2.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while HomeCourse Hero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blast Golf or HomeCourse Hero have ads?

Blast Golf shows ads; HomeCourse Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blast Golf or HomeCourse Hero?

Blast Golf ships an update every 3 months, and HomeCourse Hero every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blast Golf was updated on November 1, 2026 and HomeCourse Hero on October 7, 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.*