Stroke Keeper vs StrokeKeeperGolf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stroke Keeper
Track your golf scores seamlessly using your Apple Watch and iPhone. This app helps you manage your game on the course with features like course selection and shot distance calculation.
- Apple Watch and iPhone integration
- Course selection
- Shot distance calculation
- Score tallying per hole
- Score saving
- New user interface
Read full descriptionHide full description
Stroke Keeper combines both your Apple Watch and phone to provide you with one of the most simplest and effective ways to keep track of your score while out on the golf course. The latest version of Stroke Keeper is jam packed with new features for both our existing and new users! Our primary objective was to provide our iPhone users with a better native experience even if you don't yet own an Apple Watch. So we have listened to the requests we have received, and now in version 2.0 here is what you have to look forward to... New Features in 2.0: - Select which golf course it is that you are playing at - Calculate the distance from your location to wherever you wish to hit your next shot - Improved process of sending your scores from your Apple Watch to your phone where they can then be saved - Follow along on your phone on each hole to tally your scores using our newly designed user interface experience We have been working hard to bring forward what is now available today, and we are not stopping just yet. Look forward to more exciting features coming in the near feature!
StrokeKeeperGolf
Effortlessly track your golf scores with a single tap per stroke. This app focuses on keeping you in the game, not fumbling with your phone. It offers smart course selection, real-time round views, and automatic history tracking for a distraction-free scoring experience.
- One-tap stroke logging
- Automatic round history
- 39,000+ built-in courses
- Custom course creation
- Real-time round view
- Score adjustment
- Offline play
Read full descriptionHide full description
Keeping score shouldn’t take you out of the game. StrokeKeeper is the simplest way to track your golf score—designed to keep your focus where it belongs: on your next shot. With a single button press, you can record every stroke instantly—no fumbling with your phone, no second-guessing your score, and no breaking your rhythm. SIMPLE. FAST. RELIABLE. One Press Per Stroke Quickly log each shot with a single tap—no distractions. Stay Focused on Your Game No need to constantly check your phone or keep track mentally. Never Lose Count Again Eliminate the guesswork and avoid back-nine score confusion. SMART COURSE SELECTION 39,000+ Courses Built In Quickly find the course you're playing. Auto-Load Nearby Courses The closest courses appear instantly—no searching required. Add Private or Custom Courses Playing somewhere unique? Easily create and save your own courses: 9-hole tracks Non-compliant courses Bucket golf or practice setups Mini golf DESIGNED FOR REAL ROUNDS StrokeKeeper gives you a clean, real-time view of your round: -Current hole -Strokes per hole -Hole par -Course name All displayed in a simple, easy-to-read format—even at a glance. TRACK YOUR ROUNDS OVER TIME -Automatic Round History Every round is saved and organized chronologically. -Quick Access from Home Screen Review past rounds anytime—no digging through menus. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY PLAY Forgot to log a stroke? Easily adjust your score Made a mistake? Fix it in seconds Just want to play? StrokeKeeper stays out of your way WHY STROKEKEEPER? Most golf apps overload you with stats, menus, and distractions. StrokeKeeper is different. It’s built for golfers who want a simple, reliable way to keep score without interrupting their round—while still keeping track of where they’ve played and how they’ve scored. No clutter. No confusion. Just your score—tracked effortlessly. PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE Whether you’re playing 9 or 18, a full course or something unconventional, StrokeKeeper helps you: -Stay in the moment -Keep an accurate score -Track your rounds over time -Play anywhere—even off the grid Stop worrying about your score—and start focusing on your next shot.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StrokeKeeperGolf at 5.0 against Stroke Keeper's 3.0. StrokeKeeperGolf also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Stroke Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StrokeKeeperGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stroke Keeper has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stroke Keeper ships an update every 3 months, StrokeKeeperGolf every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stroke Keeper | StrokeKeeperGolf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Anderson | The Keeper Company LLC |
Customer experience
Stroke Keeper
StrokeKeeperGolf
In-app purchases
Stroke Keeper
No in-app purchases
StrokeKeeperGolf
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stroke Keeper free?
Is StrokeKeeperGolf free?
Which has better reviews, Stroke Keeper or StrokeKeeperGolf?
Do Stroke Keeper or StrokeKeeperGolf have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stroke Keeper or StrokeKeeperGolf?
Other comparisons















