# Arccos Golf vs Roundabout

Arccos Golf and Roundabout both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Roundabout's written reviews are positive against 41% of Arccos Golf's. Roundabout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Arccos Golf's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 5.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arccos Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year and Roundabout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Arccos Golf against 4.6 for Roundabout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arccos Golf has 33K ratings behind it against 5.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Arccos Golf's written reviews are positive against 56% of Roundabout's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arccos Golf | Roundabout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arccos Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/841396634) | [Ponti Capital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702758426) |

## 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


### Roundabout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592)

Improve your golf game with precise GPS data for thousands of courses, automatic shot tracking, and AI-powered club recommendations. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and Strokes Gained analytics to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Golf GPS for 40,000+ courses, Automatic shot tracking with Apple Watch, AI-powered virtual caddie, Strokes Gained analytics, Intelligent scorecard, Performance statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Par Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Birdie Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Statistics Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Eagle Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Par Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Statistics Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Birdie Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Eagle Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Statistics Week | $9.99 | one-time |
| Auto Shot Detection | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and course management
- 📊 Excellent stats and analytics
- 🔍 Detailed shot tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤖 Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 💻 Confusing and outdated UI
- 🤯 Tedious shot editing process
- 🤔 Inaccurate shot detection

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect stroke count
- Inability to delete test rounds
- App locking up and requiring reinstall
- Sync issues between phone and watch

**Requested features**

- Add shot button for missed shots
- Customizable club selection
- Improved syncing between phone and watch
- Ability to share round data
- Localized versions (e.g. French)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arccos Golf free?

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

### Is Roundabout free?

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

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

Roundabout is rated higher. Arccos Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Roundabout averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Arccos Golf or Roundabout have ads?

Neither Arccos Golf nor Roundabout shows ads.

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

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roundabout every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arccos Golf was updated on October 25, 2026 and Roundabout on October 25, 2026.

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