# 18Birdies vs GOLFTEC

The clearest difference is rating: 18Birdies at 4.9 against GOLFTEC's 4.0. 18Birdies also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (305K vs 692). GOLFTEC's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and GOLFTEC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 692, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 18Birdies's written reviews are positive against 53% of GOLFTEC's.

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, GOLFTEC monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | GOLFTEC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.0 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 692 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [GOLFTEC Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532432946) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #32 Top Free · Sports, #150 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


### GOLFTEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693)

Enhance your golf game with performance-tracking tools, including on-course GPS for precise yardage and detailed green views. Analyze your stats, record and review swing videos, and manage your game with skills challenges and bag mapping. Book lessons and access exclusive Pro Shop deals.

**Highlights:** On-course GPS with yardage, Detailed green elevation and slope views, Performance stat tracking, Swing recording and analysis, Review past lessons and drills, Skills challenges and bag mapping, Book lessons and fittings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOLFTEC Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| GOLFTEC Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📹 Helpful video analysis
- 🛒 Good online shop
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🔇 Video playback problems
- 📆 Unreliable calendar/scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard getting stuck
- Inability to scroll or close screens
- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- Constant sign-outs and login problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with external apps
- More detailed swing analysis tools
- Improved video playback controls
- Better user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is GOLFTEC free?

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

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

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while GOLFTEC averages 4.0 from 692 ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or GOLFTEC have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor GOLFTEC shows ads.

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

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and GOLFTEC monthly. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 26, 2026 and GOLFTEC on September 23, 2026.

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