MyRCModels vs Garmin Golf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyRCModels
This application serves as a digital notebook for RC model enthusiasts. It allows users to meticulously record model specifications, flight details, transmitter programming, setup configurations, mass balance, costs, and to-do lists. Additionally, it helps manage equipment, flying sites, battery usage, and personal records.
- Record model specifications with photo album
- Log flights with locations
- Store transmitter stick and control programming
- Track setup configurations and CG position
- Manage mass balance and model costs
- Maintain a model to-do list
- Organize equipment sets and flying sites
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MyRCModels was designed as a notebook for aeromodelists on the flying field. MyRCModels allows you to manage the informations about your RC models ( airplane, glider & helicopter) . You may record : • the specifications of each configuration of your models with photo album, • the flights made with their locations, • the programming of sticks and controls of the transmitter, • the setups to do at workbench and during flight (as CG position, deflections, ... • the accurate mass balance, • the costs of your models, • a todolist of changes to do on the models. In this way you may retrieve on the field the important informations. You may also manage : • your equipments sets : battery, ESC, motor, propeller, receiver, servos, transmitters, • your flying sites, • the usage of your set of batteries, • your personal records. and test the performance of each configuration of your models. To my knowledge there are no app of this type on the App Store. If you are interested I could improve it and add more features according to your wishes.
Garmin Golf
Enhance your golf performance by tracking rounds, competing with friends on global leaderboards, and analyzing your game with detailed stats. Unlock advanced features like virtual rounds and green contour mapping with an optional membership.
- Track golf rounds
- Compete on global leaderboards
- Analyze course and performance stats
- Set up custom tournaments
- View shot maps and green contours
- Virtual rounds with launch monitor
- Swing video storage
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However you want to elevate your golf game, the Garmin Golf app has you covered. You can track your rounds and compete with your friends and fellow golfers on weekly leaderboards at more than 43,000 courses around the world. You can also set up your own tournament events and invite your friends to play along. Once you pair your phone with an Approach®, fēnix® or another compatible Garmin device¹, you can view shot maps of each hole on your scorecard as you track your golf rounds. Course stats and performance stats are available after your rounds to evaluate your game and look for ways to improve. With a paid Garmin Golf Membership, even more great features are available: • Home Tee Hero. Play virtual rounds for more than 43,000 courses around the world with a compatible Garmin launch monitor. • Green Contours. View green slope arrows and contour lines, so you can plan your approach and sink the putt. • Swing Video Storage. Once you pair a compatible Garmin launch monitor, you can back up all your swing videos for future reference in our cloud. This is just the beginning of how the Garmin Golf app can improve your game. Download the app today to get started. ¹See a full list of compatible devices at https://www.garmin.com/golfdevices Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/privacy/golf/ Garmin Golf Membership Terms and Conditions: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/TC-garmin-golf/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyRCModels at 100% against Garmin Golf's 50%. MyRCModels also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Garmin Golf's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Garmin Golf is free to download; MyRCModels costs $4.99 up front. Garmin Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MyRCModels asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyRCModels ships an update every 2 months, Garmin Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyRCModels | Garmin Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 49.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #58 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 835 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | pyd.app | Garmin |
Customer experience
MyRCModels
Garmin Golf
Bugs and requests
MyRCModels
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Garmin Golf
Reported bugs
5 issues- Rounds not syncing between watch and app
- Scorecard and shot data not displaying correctly
- Connectivity issues between app and devices
- Courses not updated with recent layout changes
- Inability to edit or move incorrectly tracked shots
Requested features
6 requests- Add Stableford scoring option
- Allow editing of shot data and club info
- Provide more detailed course previews
- Integrate with other golf apps and platforms
- Improve shot tracking accuracy and customization
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- Enhance stat tracking and visualization
In-app purchases
MyRCModels
No in-app purchases
Garmin Golf
- Monthly Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Membership1 Month trial$99.991 Year
Questions
Is MyRCModels free?
Is Garmin Golf free?
Do MyRCModels or Garmin Golf have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyRCModels or Garmin Golf?
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