# 18Birdies vs Toptracer Range

18Birdies and Toptracer Range both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 18Birdies's written reviews are positive against 36% of Toptracer Range's. 18Birdies also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 13K) and chart position (#5 vs #167). Toptracer Range's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 18Birdies sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Toptracer Range 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 Toptracer Range. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 36% of Toptracer Range's.

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, Toptracer Range every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Toptracer Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptracer-range/id1336223555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #167 |
| Size | 305 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [Topgolf Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/814443853) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #42 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 (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


### Toptracer Range

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptracer-range/id1336223555)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf practice with advanced ball-tracing technology. Analyze your shots by club, compete on leaderboards, and record your swings with live data. This app works exclusively with Toptracer-enabled driving ranges.

**Highlights:** Live shot tracing and data, Shot history analysis by club, Global and local leaderboards, Practice mode, Swing video recording with data, Competitive games for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Revolutionized the driving range experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎯 Provides valuable feedback on club distances and performance
- 💡 Fun virtual golf and challenge modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot tracking and distance measurements
- 🤔 Limited data export and review options
- 🔍 Difficulty creating an account or logging in
- 🙄 Frequent app crashes and bugs after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing during account creation
- Inconsistent shot tracking and distance reporting
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete or reset historical data
- More detailed shot and round analytics
- Integration with other golf apps and platforms
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is Toptracer Range free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 18Birdies or Toptracer Range?

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while Toptracer Range averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or Toptracer Range have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor Toptracer Range shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 18Birdies or Toptracer Range?

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and Toptracer Range every 6 days. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 24, 2026 and Toptracer Range on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 18Birdies or Toptracer Range?

18Birdies currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Toptracer Range at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*