Feature Comparison

What each app does well

Pricing

Golf Stats: Free plan (3 rounds/month) or the Break-90 Season Pass at A$149A$199 for 12 months. Golfshot: free version, plus Pro at US$79.99/year or Champions at US$99.99/year ((as of October 2026)).

GPS Features

Golfshot: Extensive GPS with 40,000+ courses, distances to hazards, 3D flyovers. Golf Stats: Shot tracking GPS, round mapping.

Analytics Focus

Golf Stats: Deep analytics, strokes gained, AI insights, practice tracking. Golfshot: strokes gained and stats in Pro, with a strong GPS focus.

Practice Tracking

Golf Stats: Comprehensive Practice Lab with 14 structured skill tests. Golfshot: Swing ID On Range tracking in its Champions tier.

AI Features

Golf Stats: AI Caddie answers questions and analyzes your game. Golfshot: Swing ID automated swing analysis and club recommendations.

User Interface

Both: Modern, clean interfaces. Golfshot: GPS-focused layout. Golf Stats: Analytics-focused dashboard.

Main Differences

Different strengths for different needs

  1. Primary FocusGolfshot emphasizes GPS rangefinder features with course mapping. Golf Stats emphasizes analytics, insights, and improvement.
  2. Ideal UserGolfshot: Best for golfers who want a GPS rangefinder app first, stats second. Golf Stats: Best for golfers focused on improvement through data.
  3. Feature DepthGolfshot: Wider course database, more GPS features. Golf Stats: Leak Finder, AI Caddie, practice tests.

Honest Comparison

Pros and cons of each

Why Choose Golf Stats

Leak Finder names your #1 stroke leak, AI Caddie, practice tests, strokes gained, focused on improvement.

Why Choose Golfshot

Better GPS rangefinder, larger course database, established brand, good for golfers prioritizing GPS over analytics.

Golf Stats Best For

Data-driven golfers, those focused on improvement, golfers who want AI coaching, practice trackers, budget-conscious players.

Golfshot Best For

Golfers who need GPS rangefinder, players at many different courses, those who prefer GPS over deep analytics.

Value Comparison

Golf Stats Season Pass: A$149A$199 for 12 months. Golfshot Pro: US$79.99/year (as of October 2026). Different feature focus: Golf Stats is built around finding and fixing your #1 leak.

Our Take

Golfshot = GPS app with stats. Golf Stats = Analytics app with GPS. Choose based on your priority.

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A$149A$199 for 12 months

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The price rises to A$199 on 1 Dec 2026. Join before and you keep A$149.

  • The Leak Finder: your #1 stroke leak after every round, unlimited rounds
  • The Break-90 Tracker: your average against your baseline, round by round
  • Pre-Round Game Plan: a simple plan for the course before you tee off
  • Go Deeper tools (optional): strokes gained, AI Caddie, Swing Lab, practice tests, yardage books
  • Richard’s books: “The Grand Plan” and “Short Game Made Simple”, included
  • Spring bonus: the Distance Stack (Fitness, Stretching and Speed training plans) when you join by 31 Oct 2026
  • The Mulligan Guarantee: not for you? One tap on your account page within 30 days, every cent back
  • The Break-90 Promise: log 6 full rounds in 6 months, no practice required. If your average hasn’t dropped 3 strokes, next season is free, or take a full refund
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Comparison Questions

Which app has better GPS features?
Golfshot has more extensive GPS rangefinder features, with 40,000+ mapped courses. Golf Stats focuses on GPS for shot tracking rather than rangefinding.
Which has better stats and analytics?
Both offer strokes gained (Golfshot in Pro). Golf Stats is built around improvement: the Leak Finder names your #1 stroke leak, plus AI Caddie and practice tests.
Can I use Golf Stats as a GPS rangefinder?
Golf Stats offers GPS shot tracking and distance measurement, but it's not a traditional rangefinder app like Golfshot. Consider your primary need.
Which is easier to use?
Both are user-friendly. Golfshot is simpler for basic GPS rangefinding. Golf Stats has more features but remains intuitive for tracking and analytics.
Which app will help me improve more?
Golf Stats is specifically designed for improvement with AI coaching, practice tracking, and deep analytics. Golfshot is more about on-course assistance.
Can I switch between apps?
Yes! Most users can run both simultaneously or switch. Golf Stats lets you manually enter past rounds to build history if you're switching.

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