# 18Birdies vs Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 18Birdies at 307K against Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's 1.7K. 18Birdies also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 18Birdies sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Swing Profile Golf Analyzer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 307K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 18Birdies's written reviews are positive against 78% of Swing Profile Golf Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Swing Profile Golf Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (307K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-profile-golf-analyzer/id1039981052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [Swing Profile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039981051) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #54 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides advanced GPS technology and game improvement tools for golfers. It offers personalized training, AI swing analysis, and a community to connect with friends and compete. Improve your game with detailed stats and course insights.

**Highlights:** GPS Rangefinder, Digital Scorecard, Handicap Tracking, AI Swing Analyzer, Golf Community, Shot Tracking, 3D Green Maps

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18Birdies Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription WB | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 18Birdies Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription WB | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Yardages inaccurate on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Annoying referral prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Yardages not syncing correctly between watch and phone
- Inability to save rounds or enter scores
- Incorrect course information and tee box layouts
- Frequent crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Automatic handicap calculation
- Customizable home course stats
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record scores for non-app users
- Layup yardages and hazard distances


### Swing Profile Golf Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-profile-golf-analyzer/id1039981052)

This app automatically captures, analyzes, and replays golf swings in slow motion. It offers detailed swing plane analysis, ball tracking, and sway detection. Coaches can manage unlimited students, share annotated videos, and collaborate with other instructors.

**Highlights:** Auto swing detection, Slow-motion replay, Ball flight tracking, Swing plane analysis, Sway detection, Side-by-side swing comparison, Student video lockers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swing Profile Elite | $6.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite | $7.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $8.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Coach | $19.99 | per month |
| Swing Profile Elite | $39.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $49.99 | per year |
| Swing Profile Elite | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving swing
- 🚀 Automatic swing detection and replay
- 💡 Ability to compare swings side-by-side
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with video capture
- 🔒 Difficulty unsubscribing or managing account
- 👎 Cluttered or outdated user interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Auto capture not working reliably
- Playback issues with zoomed or distorted video
- Syncing issues across multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to export videos to camera roll
- Improve video organization and management
- Expand library of pro swing profiles to compare against
- Add voice-over or annotation capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

18Birdies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Swing Profile Golf Analyzer free?

Swing Profile Golf Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 18Birdies or Swing Profile Golf Analyzer?

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 307K ratings, while Swing Profile Golf Analyzer averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or Swing Profile Golf Analyzer have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor Swing Profile Golf Analyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 18Birdies or Swing Profile Golf Analyzer?

18Birdies ships an update weekly, and Swing Profile Golf Analyzer weekly. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on November 12, 2026 and Swing Profile Golf Analyzer on November 11, 2026.

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