Comparison

GRANBOARD vs Benchmark Golf

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

Head to head
About

GRANBOARD

Connect your mobile device to a smart dartboard for online multiplayer games. Compete with players worldwide in various dart game modes, from classic 01 and Cricket to fun party games. Track your progress and challenge friends with detailed stats and rankings.

Highlights
  • Online VS. mode with global players
  • Supports up to 8 players
  • Multiple game modes (01, Cricket, Medley)
  • Various practice and party games
  • Automatic game data saving and management
  • Friend invitations and ranking competitions
Features
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This application is designed with online VS. mode and only being used for GRAN BOARD. Connect your mobile using Bluetooth and play online games with players around the world. ■Up to 8 people match Let’s experience the way of enjoying new darts with the beautiful screen of your mobile phone. You will have great fun either playing alone or with friends. Including 01’/cricket VS. mode games, count-up etc practice games, party games that you can play up to 8 players. ・01 GAME 301 / 501 / 701 / 901 / 1101 / 1501(Single Mode, Doubles Mode, Master Settings) ・CRICKET GAME STANDARD / CUT THROAT / HIDDEN / HIDDEN CUT THROAT(Single Mode, Doubles Mode) ・MEDLEY 3LEG / 5LEG / 7LEG(Change game orders, master settings) ・ANIMAL BATTLE (AI BATTLE) LEVEL1〜LEVEL6 ・Practice Games COUNT UP / CR. COUNT UP / HALF IT / SHOOT FORCE / ROTATION / ONIREN / DELTA SHOOT / MULTIPLE CRICKET / TARGET BULL / TARGET T20 / TARGET HAT / TARGET HORCE / SPIDER / PIRATES ・Party Games BEYOND TOP / TWO LINE / HYPER BULL / HIDE AND SEEK / TIC TAC TOE / FUN MISSION / TREASURE HUNT ■Largest users participate GRAN online VS. Match-ups Now Available GRAN ONLINE games at home and play against other players around the world using your mobile device. ■With original award screens and powerful sounds Powerful award graphics movies make your game so much more exciting  ・LowTon/HatTrick/HighTon/3 in a Bed/Ton80/WhiteHorse/3 in the Black ■Full game options for advanced users Cork on match-mode, Separate Bull, Doulbe-In & Out, Master In & Out setting, etc. so much more game options for advanced players.  ■Control playdata on our own server Game data are automatically saved on the server. You can manage game stats, highest scores/averages, and save awards on the server, and graph charts make all that easy to understand. Player data, total 5 players, can be managed all separately. When ranking up, the emblem of the top screen will be changes. ■Connect with your friends Play data is saved by GRAN ID registration. Also, you can invite friends to My Group and compete for rankings. You will be able to improve better while enjoying and competing with your friends. Update your App and get new games!! Endless Fun by updating your app.  New games such as practice games, party games, etc. will be automatically added for each update. GRAN BOARD Recommended Compatible Devices iPhone7 or later, iPad 5Gen or later, iPad Air2 or later, iPad mini4 or later

About

Benchmark Golf

Practice and play simulated golf at home with AI-powered accuracy. Hit the range or play courses without a ball, gaining instant feedback to improve your game anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI-powered golf simulation
  • Practice range and course play
  • No-ball required
  • Instant feedback for consistency
  • Compact and storable design
  • Play regardless of weather
Features
Currently charting
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PRACTICE & PLAY GOLF AT HOME Practice and play simulated golf at home and hit more pure shots. The Benchmark Golf app uses patented AI swing tracking, with accuracy comparable to simulators that cost thousands of dollars. ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - Hit the range or play 18 holes on a course - Swing real clubs on the Benchmark Golf mat. No ball needed. - Compact setup that stows away in seconds GET BETTER AT GOLF - Instant feedback on every swing so you can groove a repeatable move - Build muscle memory you can take to the course - Play through bad weather or booked-out tee times DOWNLOAD NOW AND PLAY GOLF AT HOME ------ Requirements: You'll need an official Golf At Home by Benchmark Golf, Golf Daddy Simulator Mat, or Divot Daddy PRO, plus a phone stand (Benchmark Golf or unbranded) to record your swing, and your own golf clubs. Support: Reach us at https://benchmarkgolf.com/pages/contact or through the in-app support portal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Covered by U.S. Patent No. 12,752,158

Screenshots

GRANBOARD4 screens
Benchmark Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Benchmark Golf at 4.4 against GRANBOARD's 3.1. Benchmark Golf also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). GRANBOARD's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 6%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GRANBOARD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Benchmark Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Benchmark Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of GRANBOARD's written reviews are positive against 6% of Benchmark Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GRANBOARD ships an update fortnightly, Benchmark Golf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GRANBOARD versus Benchmark Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRANBOARDBenchmark Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (515 ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better6.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5152.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB411 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLuxzaGolfDaddy

Customer experience

GRANBOARD

All ratings515 ratings
Positive49.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral21.9%
Negative42.9%

Benchmark Golf

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative88.7%

User reviews

GRANBOARD

From 515 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great dart experience
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Variety of games
  • 🚀 Responsive board

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Scoring inaccuracies
  • 🐛 App stability problems
  • 🐛 Buggy updates

Benchmark Golf

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Durable mat
  • 💡 Affordable golf simulator concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent swing detection
  • 🔍 Inaccurate yardages and shot tracking
  • 🔌 Unreliable app performance
  • ⏱️ Rushed setup and swing timing
  • 🤖 Poor voice command functionality

Bugs and requests

GRANBOARD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after games
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Scoring discrepancies between players
  • Forced updates causing issues
  • Unresponsive board registration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes
  • Enable online doubles play
  • Improve friend/opponent search
  • Add sound customization options
  • Provide more stats and analytics

Benchmark Golf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inability to load courses and features
  • Swing registration issues
  • Account and data loss problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More club options
  • Multiplayer and online play
  • Improved calibration and setup process
  • Customizable timer and swing detection settings
  • Better app stability and error handling

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GRANBOARD

One-time6
  • 10G$1.00
  • 30G$3.00
  • 55G$5.00
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  • 110G$10.00
  • 230G$20.00
  • 350G$30.00
5 purchases

Benchmark Golf

Subscriptions5
  • Benchmark Unlimited Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Benchmark Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Benchmark Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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  • Benchmark Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Benchmark Unlimited Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is GRANBOARD free?
GRANBOARD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Benchmark Golf free?
Benchmark Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GRANBOARD or Benchmark Golf?
Benchmark Golf is rated higher. GRANBOARD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Benchmark Golf averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do GRANBOARD or Benchmark Golf have ads?
Neither GRANBOARD nor Benchmark Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GRANBOARD or Benchmark Golf?
GRANBOARD ships an update fortnightly, and Benchmark Golf every 2 days. Most recently, GRANBOARD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Benchmark Golf on October 15, 2026.

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