# 18Birdies vs Simplify Golf

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 18Birdies at 305K against Simplify Golf's 3. 18Birdies also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 and Simplify Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 18Birdies against 5.0 for Simplify Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 18Birdies has 305K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 18Birdies | Simplify Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplify-golf/id6538726691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [18Birdies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955324369) | [Dasher Digital Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822995731) |

## What reviewers say

### 18Birdies

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #40 Top Free · Sports, #177 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


### Simplify Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplify-golf/id6538726691)

This app is a lightweight golf companion for players of all levels. It offers effortless round tracking, real-time GPS distances, and automatic handicap calculation. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and detailed statistics to improve your game, even offline.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS distances, Effortless round tracking, Custom course management, Automatic handicap calculation, Comprehensive statistics, Offline mode, Apple Watch companion app

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simplify Golf Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Simplify Golf Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 18Birdies free?

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

### Is Simplify Golf free?

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

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

Simplify Golf is rated higher. 18Birdies averages 4.9 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while Simplify Golf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither 18Birdies nor Simplify Golf shows ads.

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

18Birdies ships an update every 5 days, and Simplify Golf every 5 days. Most recently, 18Birdies was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simplify Golf on September 9, 2026.

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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.*