Golf App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 490 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 104 posts to rank the best Golf App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/golf, r/AppleWatch, r/GalaxyWatch, r/applewatchultra, r/WearOS. Top-rated brands include 18Birdies (4.2/5), The Grint (4.3/5), Arccos (4.6/5).
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Reviews490
Subreddits11
Posts104
Brands80
Products27
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#1
18Birdies
4.2
(74)
"I find 18 birdies to be the most accurate in terms of pin distance."
"Use 18 birdies if you want something free."
"I have been using 18Birdies for a couple years now. I bought premium this year and it turns out to be pretty useful."
"I use 18 birdies and it gives me the most accurate distances 1-2 yards."
"18 Birdies is really good!"
"18 birdied I'd the best."
"IMO the best is 18 Birdies. It’s always been accurate, and I like that you can track putts/GIR/FIR/chips, etc."
"I’ve been using 18Birdies. I don’t pay for the service, but I am able to have a gps on my wrist, the ability to enter my score, and track fairways greens, putts, etc."
"18 birdies all day!"
"18Birdies for me all day."
#2
The Grint
4.3
(63)
"The Grint is probably the best overall that Ive used."
"TheGrint use it every round and has a great social aspect. Can check on friends as they play. GPS is on point"
"The Grint. Free and paid versions. You can see your buddy's scores. Definitely recommend."
"I use TheGrint and find it just as accurate as my range finder."
"The Grint."
"The Grint is the best. Not only does it track your score but it also gives you GPS distances while on the course."
"The Grint for handicap and swing u for gps"
"I use grint"
"I really like The Grint. If you're a golfer looking for a comprehensive and user-friendly way to track and improve your game, The Grint is an excellent choice."
"Very capable scorekeeping, stats, GPS. Free version and paid version. Worth the paid version imo."
#3
Arccos
4.6
(40)
"I love my Arccos"
"I use Arccos on my watch."
"Arccos is the best."
"Arccos"
"Arccos"
"Is the best IMO."
"Arccos is my go to."
"Highly recommend."
"Arccos if you want every stroked gained stats."
"Highly recommend."
#4
Golfshot
4.1
(43)
"Golf shot is the best."
"The Golfshot app has been great for me."
"Finally settled on Golfshot."
"Golfshot is great for Apple Watch."
"I've played about 8 rounds with Golfshot and it is awesome."
"Golfshot hands down."
"Golfshot is the best."
"Goes great with my apple watch."
"The best to me are those that keep the score keeping burden away & let you focus on your game."
"Golfshot is a solid choice."
#5
GolfPad
4.2
(36)
"It's functional and clean. It even has integration for GolfTag and other club identification technology"
"Recently I switched to GolfPad and have been loving it. Way more accurate, and also way less price for the pre"
"I use golfpad. Automatically recognises your course."
"If you use a Samsung watch paired with a Samsung phone, then Golf Pad is your best option."
"I love golf pad."
"Golf Pad is the best option for Galaxy watch."
"GolfPad had the best premium features for the smallest cost."
"I like Golf Pad the best because it seems the most robustly developed."
"Great scoring and GPS app."
"I’m a big fan of GolfPad. UI is not as flashy as others, but the functionality is all there and it’s worked really well for me."
#6
Hole19
4.2
(23)
"I really like Hole19."
"Give Hole19 a try, it's free."
"Happy to have you test Hole19 (both free & Premium). Let me know if I can help with anything! Disclaimer: I’m founder & CEO of the company."
"I've tried them all and Hole19 is the best IMHO"
"Hole19"
"I've used Hole19 since day 1."
"Hole19. Stat and distance tracking."
"Hole19"
"It's always had everything I needed."
"I like Hole19."
#7
SwingU
3.8
(21)
"SwingU. Has the most options/is the most useful for the quick and easy price of $FREE."
"I’ve found that SwingU is the best one that I’ve used."
"Best free app with shot tracking and Apple Watch scoring."
"I've used every app and watch under the sun but always end up going back to swingU"
"If I didn’t use Arccos I’d probably use SwingU."
"I use SwingU. It does a lot on the free version."
"Tried a few but settled on SwingU, easy to use and reliable."
"Been using SwingU for many years."
"I prefer SwingU, fewer ads."
"I use SwingU. It’s pretty good for yardage and scoring etc."
#8
TheGrint
4.2
(14)
"The Grint. Everyone I know uses it."
"I use The Grint right now and love it."
"Do far it is my favorite for golf."
"I fell in love with this one."
"I like the Grint for the basics."
"The Grint"
"I like the grint."
"The Grint."
"I’ve used The Grint and 18birdies. Like them both."
"I use The Grint. No complaints."
#9
Hole 19
3.9
(15)
"It's easy and it works for me."
"I really liked the hole 19 interface"
"Hole19 > 18birdies"
"Hole 19 here too.. Amex Card membership includes free Hole 19 subscription."
"Hole19 user as well. For free, it’s my favorite. Keeps a handicap estimate as well."
"I like Hole 19. I use the free version, not sure what you get with the pro version. Syncs with my Apple Watch for front, middle and back distances."
"I currently use the free version Hole19 and it does what I want for yardages to front, mid, and back."
"Hole 19. I moved from 18 birdies to it and love it."
"Hole 19 never gets much of a mention around here."
"Hole 19 is pretty slick."
#10
Garmin
3.7
(10)
"Check out the new Fenix 7 line, super good golf and fitness apps."
"Buy a Garmin S62 and use the Garmin app."
"Garmin for personal rounds"
"Garmin golf, maybe."
"App seems to work well and if I were more consistent, I assume the club selection tool might actually be helpful"
"I just use the native golf app that came on my Garmin watch. Works pretty great for my purposes"
"I use a garmin watch not golf specific."
"Garmin Golf"
"Was checking out the Garmin Approach S70 but the price is ridiculous"
"Don’t! get a Garmin watch"
#11
GolfLogix
3.9
(9)
"GolfLogix. I use it every single round!"
"I really like GolfLogix."
"Mainly for the green reading."
"I enjoy, and have used, GolfLogix for awhile."
"Golflogix"
"GolfLogix"
"GolfLogix is my favorite."
"I like the app, but admit I only use it to track scoring."
"Does no one like golf logix?"
#12
Game Golf
4.0
(7)
"Game Golf is the best"
"I love Game Golf, used SwingxSwng, Golfshot & 18Birdies, but Game Golf is the best"
"FWIW Game Golf isnt bad."
"Game Golf"
"Game Golf."
"Game Golf"
"I tried a lot... and settled on game golf."
#13
Swing by Swing
4.0
(7)
"Amazing app."
"Is my favorite app for the GPS and for keeping track of scores."
"Swing by Swing is my go to."
"I like swing by swing on the watch the best."
"Big fan of SwingxSwing!"
"I use Swingbyswing"
"Swing by swing"
#14
USGA
4.0
(7)
"Usga GHIN app. Official hcp. GPS. Stats."
"I like the USGA app. It’s as complex or as simple as you want it to be."
"Usga GHIN. Official hcp. Gps. Stat tracking."
"GHIN if you want an actual proper handicap."
"GHIN"
"I have only used GHIN and like it the most."
"Works great for me."
#15
Tag Heuer
3.8
(6)
"The one I find the most useful and easy to use."
"I use the Tag Heuer golf app."
"I actually really like the tag heurer app."
"Tag heuer has an alright golf app too that's free."
"Tag Huer app...best UX/UI and super accurate!"
"Tag Heuer golf app."
#16
Golf Pad
4.4
(5)
"I absolutely love this app."
"Second for Golf Pad."
"Golf Pad"
"Golfpad GPS"
"Golf Pad GPS works well, and has RFID tags you can put on your clubs."
#17
Squabbit
4.2
(5)
"Squabbit has overtaken all of the others for me."
"R/squabbitgolf - my perpetual rec for these apps."
"Squabbit has been highlighted to me and looks like one of the better options."
"For a weekend tournament with about 60 golfers I used the Squabbit app, you can set it for multiple different “games” with closest to the pin, longest drive etc."
"Squabbit"
#18
VPAR
4.0
(5)
"We did something similar and used VPAR, you can set it up to have two games going on at the same time."
"VPar is pretty decent"
"Vpar"
"VPAR is very good."
"I use VPar"
#19
Grint
4.0
(5)
"Grint/18 birdies for gps and to track."
"Really liking Grint. Using it with an Apple Watch to get the distance without having a range finder and record my score."
"I’m a big fan of the Grint."
"Grint is pretty nice and accurate."
"Not complaints. Pretty accurate yardages."
#20
MyRoundPro
4.0
(4)
"Try myRoundPro - its free, it has some performance issues."
"My round pro is pretty good."
"TaylorMade myRoundPro. Strokes gained and stats app."
"The best watch app that meets those requirements is MyRoundPro."
#21
mScorecard
3.8
(4)
"MScorecard is free. GPS distances, round comparison, lots of good stuff."
"MScorecard is free. GPS distances, round comparison, lots of good stuff."
"MScorecard is all you need."
"Mscorecard - I use this app to record my score."
#22
Taylormade
3.8
(4)
"Used the Taylor Made one on the phone and accuracy was good."
"If you want you can track shots during the round by selecting club + add shot."
"Pretty good interface and functions."
"I use the TaylorMade app MyRoundPro on my watch."
#23
Kodiak Golf
4.7
(3)
"Kodiak Golf does all this plus more."
"Kodiak Golf beats them all."
"Kodiak Golf works great. You can follow friends and even message"
#24
Foursum
4.3
(3)
"Foursum is my favourite"
"I use Foursum for mobile scoring, and also enter into The Grint's website afterwards."
"Great for tracking your rounds with a balance of social and analytical features."
#25
V1 Golf
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been using V1 Golf, and it’s the best I’ve used."
"V1 game is good."
"V1 golf is the only app I've come across for drawing lines."
#26
15th Club
4.3
(3)
"15th club is completely free. I've just started using it. Absolutely fantastic"
"I use an app called '15th Club' - gives you a lot of features for free that you'd see on a subscription based app."
"15th club is the one I'm using, a lot of functions and no sub."
#27
Swing X Swing
4.0
(3)
"I'm liking SwingXSwing the best but they are pretty decent."
"I've been using Swing X Swing & I really like it."
"Golf GPS - Swing x Swing, Golfshot GPS."
#28
Roundabout
4.5
(2)
"Is amazing!"
"It’s free."
#29
GolfPad Premium
4.5
(2)
"I use Golf pad Premium and it gives you all the stats you want."
"I like Golf Pad Premium and Apple Watch."
#31
ShotScope
4.5
(2)
"I have their newest model the V5, got it on sale for under $200 and I absolutely love it, it comes with the tags that screw into the club and it tracks all the stats you could ever want"
"ShotScope has GPS watches for as low as $100 with no subscription fees (huge plus for Shotscope over Arccos IMO) plus in my experience a dedicated golf watch is more reliable than GPS Apps on an existing watch"
#32
Fungolf
4.0
(2)
"Fungolf rocks."
"FunGolf"
#33
Golfing Analytics
4.0
(2)
"Golfing Analytics if you are more focused on just stats."
"Golfing Analytics doesn't require an account and doesn't use a GPS."
#34
V1
4.0
(2)
"I made the switch from golf shot to V1 and much prefer it."
"V1 Game"
#35
MyTaylormade
4.0
(2)
"I use the MyTaylormade On the course app."
"I really enjoy MyTaylormade+."
#36
Shotscope V3
4.0
(2)
"I like my Shotscope V3."
"Shotscope v3."
#37
Greens
4.0
(2)
"Greens. Really simple UI and has everything you really need."
"Greens. Really simple UI and has everything you really need: scoring, GPS, playing against friends, handicap tracking, etc"
#38
GolfShot
4.0
(2)
"Seems pretty easy to use and yardage was very accurate."
"I use GolfShot."
#39
GameBook
4.0
(2)
"GameBook"
"Gamebook"
#40
Golf Fix
4.0
(2)
"I recommend Golf Fix."
"I like golf fix"
#41
Golf Gamebook
4.0
(2)
"I like the UI on Golf Gamebook but like the GPS on 18 Birdies"
"I have probably tried every golf app ever made, and have ended up with Golf Gamebook."
#42
18 Birdies
3.5
(2)
"I like 18 birdies"
"I used to use 18 birdies but find my range finder much more useful now."
#43
Scratch Golf
5.0
(1)
"I use scratch golf just offers everything for free."
#44
Golf Canada App
5.0
(1)
"It works great for me"
#45
Garmin Golf
5.0
(1)
"Changed my game!"
#46
Teezy Golf
5.0
(1)
"I'd highly recommend you check out Teezy Golf!"
#47
golfify.io
5.0
(1)
"Golfify.io is great for this."
#48
SwingXSwing
5.0
(1)
"I’m using SwingXSwing and love it."
#49
Top Tracer
5.0
(1)
"My favorite training aid is Top Tracer."
#50
Swing Tweaks
5.0
(1)
"Try us out! [https://app.swingtweaks.com](https://app.swingtweaks.com)"
#51
FunGolf GPS
4.0
(1)
"FunGolf GPS --- I like the 3d renderings of the holes/course."
#52
PGA Tour
4.0
(1)
"I use PGA Tour which is free. I find it really good app too."
#53
Tag Heuer Golf App
4.0
(1)
"Tag Heuer golf app is pretty good."
#54
Leaderboard
4.0
(1)
"Leaderboard has a bunch of betting games."
#55
GHIN App
4.0
(1)
"GHIN app now has GPS and you can keep score and stats on the watch."
#56
Hudl Technique
4.0
(1)
"Hudl Technique is pretty solid."
#57
Golfication
4.0
(1)
"Golfication"
#58
Golfshot Lite
4.0
(1)
"I've used golfshot lite for a long time now and really like it."
#59
TrackMyGolf
4.0
(1)
"It seems to be the only app that auto tracks your golf shot."
#60
Technique
4.0
(1)
"I use 'technique' (was once called ubersense) for my swing recording."
#61
Nike 360
4.0
(1)
"It has the basics for scoring and most courses."
#62
PAR Golf
4.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed PAR Golf. Easy to use with or without the watch."
#63
EasyGolf
4.0
(1)
"EasyGolf is good enough."
#64
Golf Now
4.0
(1)
"I find it pretty reliable."
#65
Taylormade MyRound Pro
4.0
(1)
"100% free and has a smart watch app that's pretty good as well."
#66
QuickNine
4.0
(1)
"Just did some more work and lowered the price on my QuickNine app."
#67
Flightscope
4.0
(1)
"Grab an OG Flightscope Mevo. You can use the basic software for free without subscriptions."
#68
DeepGolf
4.0
(1)
"It is currently still completely free and we are happy to receive feedback and suggestions for improvement"
#69
Golf Swing Replay
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for a practice aid to see if what you think you are doing is what you are actually doing, take a look at Golf Swing Replay (iOS only)."
#70
GolfFix
4.0
(1)
"GolfFix for swing analysis"
#71
Golfshot Pro
4.0
(1)
"I went with golf shot with “pro” version. Felt it suited my needs best."
#72
Pieter Oskam
4.0
(1)
"Download 'Golf GPS' by Pieter Oskam. You have to give it a few minutes to get a GPS lock, but once it does you can easily download golf c"
#73
Stat Trackers
4.0
(1)
"Using these is just easier than trying to mess around with an app during the round."
#74
ibet Golfing
4.0
(1)
"If you like to gamble [ibet golfing ]"
#75
WiNGOLF
3.0
(1)
"There's an app called WiNGOLF which is apparently standalone for WearOS"
#76
GolfGPS
3.0
(1)
"I use GolfGPS for the distance aspect."
#77
GolfGamebook
3.0
(1)
"GolfGamebook is nice, not sure if it’s available in your location thou"
#78
PGA
3.0
(1)
"PGA's new app, teeoff going to give that a go soon."
#79
TeeOff
3.0
(1)
"I use TeeOff"
#80
ScoreLynxPro
3.0
(1)
"ScoreLynxPro"
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