Comparison

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS vs iGolf Course Mapping Software

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS

This app provides golfers with high-precision course maps and scoring tools. It offers basic stat tracking, integrated camera and notes, with premium features like interactive hole views and advanced analytics available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Worldwide course map library
  • Hole by hole scoring
  • Basic stat tracking
  • Integrated camera and notes
  • Interactive HoleVue in HD
  • Detailed green information
  • Manual shot tracking
Features
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Golfers who prefer to use their smartphone as their GPS device of choice or supplement the course information not provided by their GPS watch, or just use it when their trusted SkyCaddie is not available, can benefit from the same high-precision, best-in-class course maps that made SkyCaddie the rangefinder trusted by more serious golfers than all other rangefinders combined. SkyCaddie Mobile is now compatible with GameTrax 360* and SwingTrax 360. * Requires upgraded membership to SkyGolf 360 Pro X membership – access to SwingTrax 360 is included in SkyGolf 360 Birdie. Both require purchase of SkyGolf SuperTags. Basic Features • Access to SkyCaddie’s worldwide course map library: Find course ratings, scorecards and other helpful course information such as prices, dress code and more! • Hole by Hole Scoring: Easily record your round as you play. • Basic Stat Tracking: Track Score, Fairways Hit, Greens in Regulation and Putts to analyze performance after a round. • Integrated Camera: Capture highlights and special moments during or after play to relive in the 19th Hole, share with friends or the entire SkyGolf 360 community. • Integrated Notes: Document a great shot, save special memories, or record a helpful strategy to remember or share with the SkyGolf 360 community. Premium Features (Requires in-app upgrade after 30 day free trial) • Interactive HoleVue in Vivid HD: Provides an eagle’s view of the entire hole and the distances needed to any point from tee to green to avoid hazards and play smart golf. • Integrated Targets: Up to 40 geo-referenced targets per hole are integrated within HoleVue. Simply pinch and zoom HoleVue to seamlessly reveal the critical distances to all hazards, carries and layups — not just a few calculated layup yardages provided in other apps. • Detailed Green Information: View the exact shape of the green and get distances to the Front, Center and Back from anywhere on the course regardless of the angle of approach. • Manual Shot Tracking: Use this feature to track every shot on the course and the app automatically captures your score and stats, along with your club performance including distance and accuracy or upgrade and purchase GameTrax 360 with SuperTags, the ultimate performance tracker with real time shot tracking and 3D swing capture. • Auto-Hole Advance: Stay focused on playing golf and eliminate the distraction of manual hole changes. Just play and let the app automatically advance to the next hole so the distances needed for the next shot are always ready. • SkyGolf 360 Birdie Membership: SkyGolf 360 is one of golf’s fastest growing online communities. As a Premium member, you have access to: • Cloud Storage: View your scores and stats anywhere in the world from the palm of your hand with the SkyGolf 360 companion mobile app. • Advanced Scoring and Stats: Track your game like a Pro with Advanced Stats including Driving Distance, Sand Saves Percentage, 3-Putt Avoidance, plus more! • Advanced Reports and Charts: Use the in-depth tools to identify strengths and weaknesses in your game. • Live Scoring: Share your round with friends and family in real time via SkyGolf 360. Once you sign-up for SkyCaddie Mobile Premium after your 30 day trial period, your SkyCaddie Mobile Premium subscription is renewed automatically, unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions through your iTunes account. You can view our privacy policy and terms of service at http://www.skygolf.com/skygolf/legal/privacy.aspx. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

iGolf Course Mapping Software

This application allows users to map golf courses by recording GPS data for teeboxes, greens, and hazards. Mapped data is submitted for review and added to a global golf course database. It is intended for use by individuals instructed by support personnel.

Highlights
  • Map golf course GPS data
  • Record teeboxes, greens, and hazards
  • Update existing course data
  • Submit mapped courses for review
  • Worldwide golf course database
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iGolf maintains a worldwide database of golf course GPS data. The iGolf CMS App can be used to map a new course or update an existing course and submit it to iGolf for review. iGolf has an internal organization of professional golf course mapping personnel who validate all files received to ensure accuracy prior to adding the course to the iGolf database. This app should only be downloaded and used if you were instructed to do so by support personnel. Using this app you can map: * Up to 5 teeboxes per hole * The front, center and back of each green * Up to 4 hazard points per hole

Screenshots

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS4 screens
iGolf Course Mapping Software3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGolf Course Mapping Software at none against SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS's 1. iGolf Course Mapping Software also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. iGolf Course Mapping Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iGolf Course Mapping Software holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, iGolf Course Mapping Software every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS versus iGolf Course Mapping Software: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPSiGolf Course Mapping Software
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyGolfiGolf, Inc.

Bugs and requests

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes every time screen locks or goes idle
  • Perpetual loading/spinning wheel on login
  • App won't load courses
  • Freezing when entering scores
  • Crashes when pairing with GT2 GameTracker
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  • Screen freezing and unresponsive interface
  • Inaccurate GPS location tracking
  • App loses data during rounds
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Premium subscription verification failures
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 16 and newer iOS versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Offline course downloads
  • Group scoring for multiple players
  • Better zoom controls and green visualization
  • Automatic hole advancement
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  • Handicap tracking and integration
  • Improved background app performance
  • Demo/preview mode for courses
  • Better documentation and in-app guidance
  • Putts tracking after round completion

iGolf Course Mapping Software

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS

Subscriptions1
  • SkyCaddie Mobile Premiuim$29.991 Year
None

iGolf Course Mapping Software

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS free?
SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iGolf Course Mapping Software free?
iGolf Course Mapping Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS or iGolf Course Mapping Software?
iGolf Course Mapping Software is rated higher. SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while iGolf Course Mapping Software averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS or iGolf Course Mapping Software have ads?
Neither SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS nor iGolf Course Mapping Software shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS or iGolf Course Mapping Software?
SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, and iGolf Course Mapping Software every 3 months. Most recently, SkyCaddie Mobile Golf GPS was updated on November 11, 2026 and iGolf Course Mapping Software on November 2, 2026.

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