# 18Birdies vs TeeOff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TeeOff at none against 18Birdies's 14. 18Birdies's advantage is ratings volume (305K vs 9.9K) and review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 18Birdies sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TeeOff asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 18Birdies against 4.8 for TeeOff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of 18Birdies's written reviews are positive against 55% of TeeOff's.

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, TeeOff every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | TeeOff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeoff/id1163927178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #40 Top Free · Sports, #192 Top Grossing (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 (9)**

| 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 W | $19.99 | 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


### TeeOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeoff/id1163927178)

Easily book tee times at millions of golf courses worldwide and access exclusive deals. Enjoy no booking fees on every reservation and earn rewards through a loyalty program. Find nearby courses with GPS and read reviews to select the best golf experience.

**Highlights:** No booking fees, Millions of tee times worldwide, Exclusive deals up to 50% off, Golf GPS and map view, TeeOff Rewards loyalty program, Playable weather policy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Good deals and discounts
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🌐 Convenient way to book tee times
- 🏆 Helps save money on golf
- 🗓️ Useful for finding available tee times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading information
- 💳 Issues with promo codes and discounts
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🕰️ Difficulty navigating the app

**Reported bugs**

- Tee times showing as unavailable when they are actually open
- Promo codes not working as advertised
- Inconsistent behavior when booking for multiple players
- App crashing on certain devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse favorite courses
- Option to filter courses by local rates
- Improved password management and reset functionality
- Better integration with course websites and direct booking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is TeeOff free?

TeeOff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 18Birdies or TeeOff?

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while TeeOff averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or TeeOff have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor TeeOff shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 18Birdies or TeeOff?

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and TeeOff every 2 weeks. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 27, 2026 and TeeOff on September 25, 2026.

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