# 18Birdies vs Roundabout

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 18Birdies at 306K against Roundabout's 5.1K. 18Birdies also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (74% vs 57%). Roundabout's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 18Birdies sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Roundabout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 306K ratings behind it against 5.1K, 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 57% of Roundabout's.

18Birdies ships an update weekly, Roundabout every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Roundabout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (306K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [Ponti Capital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702758426) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #41 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


### Roundabout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-golf-gps-tracker/id1479910592)

Improve your golf game with precise GPS data for thousands of courses, automatic shot tracking, and AI-powered club recommendations. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and Strokes Gained analytics to lower your handicap.

**Highlights:** Golf GPS for 40,000+ courses, Automatic shot tracking with Apple Watch, AI-powered virtual caddie, Strokes Gained analytics, Intelligent scorecard, Performance statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Par Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Birdie Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Statistics Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Eagle Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Par Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Statistics Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Birdie Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Eagle Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Statistics Week | $9.99 | one-time |
| Auto Shot Detection | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and course management
- 📊 Excellent stats and analytics
- 🔍 Detailed shot tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤖 Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 💻 Confusing and outdated UI
- 🤯 Tedious shot editing process
- 🤔 Inaccurate shot detection

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect stroke count
- Inability to delete test rounds
- App locking up and requiring reinstall
- Sync issues between phone and watch

**Requested features**

- Add shot button for missed shots
- Customizable club selection
- Improved syncing between phone and watch
- Ability to share round data
- Localized versions (e.g. French)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is Roundabout free?

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

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

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 306K ratings, while Roundabout averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or Roundabout have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor Roundabout shows ads.

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

18Birdies ships an update weekly, and Roundabout every 2 weeks. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on November 1, 2026 and Roundabout on October 29, 2026.

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