# 18Birdies vs FS Golf

The clearest difference is rating: 18Birdies at 4.9 against FS Golf's 3.0. 18Birdies also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 34%) and ratings volume (305K vs 197). FS Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

18Birdies holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 197, 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 34% of FS Golf's.

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, FS Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | FS Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews)** | [3.0 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-golf/id1492232632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [FlightScope](https://appshunter.io/developer/352075182) |

## 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


### FS Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-golf/id1492232632)

Enhance your golf practice with detailed shot analysis and video recording. Pair with a FlightScope radar for accurate data and visual feedback on your performance. Track progress and improve your game with customizable data displays and training tools.

**Highlights:** Accurate data and video recording, Customizable data overlay, 3D trajectory analysis, Shot grouping by club, Data Margins for performance targets, Apple Watch integration, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔍 Helpful troubleshooting support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Inconsistent connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📏 Small font size for data display
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Login/authentication failures
- Trajectory view freezing
- Inconsistent club data readings
- Firmware update failures
- Unreliable shot tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to export session data
- Custom data metric display options
- Green/target view for indoor practice
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Firmware update process streamlining


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is FS Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 18Birdies or FS Golf?

18Birdies is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while FS Golf averages 3.0 from 197 ratings.

### Do 18Birdies or FS Golf have ads?

Neither 18Birdies nor FS Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 18Birdies or FS Golf?

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and FS Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 24, 2026 and FS Golf on September 8, 2026.

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