# 18Birdies vs Strikeman

The clearest difference is rating: 18Birdies at 4.9 against Strikeman's 4.1. 18Birdies also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (306K vs 1.7K). On price, review sentiment, 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 Strikeman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 306K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

18Birdies ships an update weekly, Strikeman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Strikeman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (306K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeman/id1480276791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #194 |
| Size | 297 MB | 432 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) | [Strikeman USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759057453) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Sports, #55 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


### Strikeman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeman/id1480276791)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Practice firearm shooting skills safely and effectively using a laser, target, and smartphone. The app records your shots, provides detailed metrics, and tracks your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Laser shot recording, Target calibration, Shooting metrics display, Progress tracking with graphs, Shot history archive, Customizable audio feedback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strikeman Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Strikeman Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent dry fire training tool
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to live fire practice
- 🏠 Convenient for home use
- 🎯 Helps improve accuracy and trigger control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot registration
- 🔧 Calibration and setup can be finicky
- 📱 App crashes and glitches reported
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🤖 Subscription model for Pro version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during calibration
- Shots not registering accurately
- Compatibility issues with certain phones

**Requested features**

- Allow deleting/clearing of session history
- Add more target and game modes
- Implement shot timer and rapid fire functionality
- Provide more detailed performance metrics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is Strikeman free?

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

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

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 306K ratings, while Strikeman averages 4.1 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or Strikeman have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor Strikeman shows ads.

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

18Birdies ships an update weekly, and Strikeman every 5 weeks. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on October 28, 2026 and Strikeman on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 18Birdies or Strikeman?

18Birdies currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Strikeman at #194. 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.*