# Arccos Golf vs GOLFTEC

The clearest difference is rating: Arccos Golf at 4.6 against GOLFTEC's 4.0. Arccos Golf also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 694) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). GOLFTEC's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 41%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arccos Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year and GOLFTEC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arccos Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arccos Golf has 33K ratings behind it against 694, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Arccos Golf's written reviews are positive against 52% of GOLFTEC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, GOLFTEC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arccos Golf | GOLFTEC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631/reviews)** | [4.0 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 694 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arccos Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/841396634) | [GOLFTEC Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532432946) |

## What reviewers say

### Arccos Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631)

This AI-powered golf app automatically tracks your shots and provides smart rangefinding. It analyzes your game to offer personalized strategies and detailed green maps, helping you improve your performance and lower your scores.

**Highlights:** AI-powered automatic shot tracking, Smart laser rangefinder with weather data, AI strategy for club and target recommendations, LiDAR-mapped green maps, Strokes Gained Analytics, Real club distance tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Strategy | $199.99 | per year |
| Arccos 1-year Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful data and analytics
- 🚀 Accurate club distance tracking
- 💡 Useful caddie feature
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Insightful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot detection
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 👎 Difficult user interface
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 👎 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes during rounds
- Incorrect hole and shot tracking
- Unreliable sensor connectivity

**Requested features**

- Ability to view round stats on mobile app
- Better course mapping and layout visualization
- Improved handling of penalties and missed shots
- Integration with other golf apps and platforms


### GOLFTEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693)

Enhance your golf game with performance-tracking tools, including on-course GPS for precise yardage and detailed green views. Analyze your stats, record and review swing videos, and manage your game with skills challenges and bag mapping. Book lessons and access exclusive Pro Shop deals.

**Highlights:** On-course GPS with yardage, Detailed green elevation and slope views, Performance stat tracking, Swing recording and analysis, Review past lessons and drills, Skills challenges and bag mapping, Book lessons and fittings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOLFTEC Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| GOLFTEC Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📹 Helpful video analysis
- 🛒 Good online shop
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🔇 Video playback problems
- 📆 Unreliable calendar/scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard getting stuck
- Inability to scroll or close screens
- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- Constant sign-outs and login problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with external apps
- More detailed swing analysis tools
- Improved video playback controls
- Better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arccos Golf free?

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

### Is GOLFTEC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arccos Golf or GOLFTEC?

Arccos Golf is rated higher. Arccos Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while GOLFTEC averages 4.0 from 694 ratings.

### Do Arccos Golf or GOLFTEC have ads?

Neither Arccos Golf nor GOLFTEC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arccos Golf or GOLFTEC?

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and GOLFTEC monthly. Most recently, Arccos Golf was updated on October 18, 2026 and GOLFTEC on October 16, 2026.

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