which iphone GPS app, apple watch optional

[Dewdman42]

 

Which one, and please include why you like it.

 

Apple watch use is not possible for me but I might add it later.

 

Subscription is not out of the question, but I'd like to avoid that if possible.

 

I don't think I care too much about shot tracking or shots gained, etc.  I tried Arccos already, and returned it because I don't like the sensors or the sub price.  I don't think I really need shot tracking unless it's both easy, reliable and cheap/free.  Much more interested in which app is going to be the best for giving me the distance, slope, wind, etc..  Let me pick the club I don't want a caddie for club choice.

 

Edited August 1, 2023 by Dewdman42

[fjk]

I like Tag a lot. 3D render is good, has overhead satellite view, and the AR live view has come in handy several times with blind shots through/over trees or mounds/hills.

 

Shot tracking is nice too, if you use it, to replay the hole later for stats etc.

[NCDuffer]

I used golf pad for several years before going to a V3 for what has been seamless shot tracking.  I do think the weather and elevation correction is very good on Golf Pad.  I don’t really trust the wind correction on any app as the wind is constantly changing.  Golf Pad will show the correction for weather, wind, and elevation individually as well.

[BHA17]

I may be in the minority, but I’ve come to really like 18Birdies. Solid GPS capabilities, overhead satellite view is great, and score keeping with stat breakdown. My favorite feature is the ability to preview a course…always fun to map out the shots I’ll inevitably mess up before I go play a round 😂

[KensingtonPark]

I have only used Golfshot and GolfLogix on this list. Both are excellent. I am using GolfLogix to try its green reading tools, which were very interesting to me, although challenging to use, to be honest. Since I last used it, Golfshot has added SwingID which is also very interesting to me.

[Springsteennut]

I’ve used the Grint the last few years. Easy to use and accurate. Yardages usually match up pretty close to my brother in laws rangefinder. 

[mantan]

I've used The Grint since 2017.  Pretty much everything you want is in the free version.  18 Birdies is really good too. We use that for league. I think their GPS features are better.  If I started all over, I'd probably use it.  But it's sort of like running apps.  Once you have so much data in one, you don't feel like starting all over with something else.

Edited August 22, 2023 by mantan

[klharper]

18Birdies for me.  There’s a lot I don’t like about the layout and UI (and obnoxious popups in free mode).  Despite that, the GPS feature is the simplest to use and I’ve found the more accurate than others when I compare to my rangefinder (when applicable).

[LBB]

I'm using V1 Game.  The Apple Watch integration for auto shot detection and showing you how far you are from your last shot is the main feature I ike about it.  

[golfortennis]

On 8/18/2023 at 10:02 AM, KensingtonPark said:

I have only used Golfshot and GolfLogix on this list. Both are excellent. I am using GolfLogix to try its green reading tools, which were very interesting to me, although challenging to use, to be honest. Since I last used it, Golfshot has added SwingID which is also very interesting to me.

 

I've found the same.  Their short videos on how to use it miss the mark IMO.  They need something a little more in depth.

[Golfcrzy]

18birdies for mapping. Once you get into an actual map, the features are excellent and easy to use. 

 

GolfLogix for Greens (does 3d renders if you want). I’ve used it long enough to know the interface but frankly I may glance at it for approach shots more than the putt reading tool. 

 

Tag for Watch or cartoony 3d rendering.

[Minarets]

18Birdies for me as well. Love it. Really like the new update for the Apple Watch as well.
 

Are used to use Hole 19 but they have gone to a subscription service to keep scores on the watch. So I’m now out on that.

 

I wanted to use the Grint but it used to kill my battery life on the phone as well as my watch. Saw where my Golf spy just gave it the best. App and try it again and it also is a subscription service to do everything I want to do. I like the fact you can keep your handicap, but I already pay for GHIN.  
 

18Birdies does everything I need. Easy to use I can keep scores on my watch as well as stats and works well on phone and watch. 

[Papadibs]

Golfshot Pro is my favorite that I've used.  I do use an Apple watch for the auto shot tracking, but even without it is a great GPS tool that gives auto distances to bunkers/OB along with front/back/middle of greens.  The yearly subscription allows you to point anywhere on the map for distances.  Coming from a Garmin watch this is the best alternative I've found.

[bastifantasti]

Any advice which of these apps offers a slope-function, that calculates up-/downhill adjustments and tells me the real distance to the green?

[NCDuffer]

GolfPad offers a slope-function, that calculates up-/downhill adjustments and the real distance to the green.