# Arccos Golf vs Basic Scorecard 2

The clearest difference is price: Arccos Golf at Free against Basic Scorecard 2's $2.99. Arccos Golf also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 1). Basic Scorecard 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Arccos Golf is free to download; Basic Scorecard 2 costs $2.99 up front. Arccos Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year. Basic Scorecard 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Scorecard 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arccos Golf has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Basic Scorecard 2 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arccos Golf | Basic Scorecard 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scorecard-2/id6450654503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 378 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arccos Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/841396634) | [Gregory J Albin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671468642) |

## 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


### Basic Scorecard 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scorecard-2/id6450654503)

A straightforward and adaptable scorecard for golf, disc golf, and mini golf. It supports up to four players and allows for pre-setting initial scores. Easily adjust scores hole by hole without any ads, subscriptions, or data collection.

**Highlights:** Scorecard for golf, disc golf, mini golf, Supports 1-4 players, Pre-load initial scores, Adjust scores per hole, No ads or subscriptions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arccos Golf free?

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

### Is Basic Scorecard 2 free?

Basic Scorecard 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arccos Golf or Basic Scorecard 2?

Basic Scorecard 2 is rated higher. Arccos Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Basic Scorecard 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arccos Golf or Basic Scorecard 2 have ads?

Neither Arccos Golf nor Basic Scorecard 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arccos Golf or Basic Scorecard 2?

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Basic Scorecard 2 daily. Most recently, Arccos Golf was updated on October 13, 2026 and Basic Scorecard 2 on October 8, 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.*