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Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder
This App
SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder
Nemesis
Arccos Golf
Contender
GolfLogix: 3D Golf GPS
Contender
PGA TOUR
Peer
Garmin Golf
Peer
Bushnell Golf Mobile
Peer
Golf GameBook: Scorecard & GPS
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperStat Track Technologies Lda.Swing by Swing Golf, Inc.Arccos Golf LLCGolfLogix, Inc.PGATOUR.com LLCGarminBushnell Outdoor ProductsGameBook Oy
CategorySportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSports
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.5 / 54.6 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count20,178131,31830,094110,50045,4046,64229,3931,922
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 10, 2014Oct 16, 2009Oct 11, 2014Jul 30, 2009Jan 25, 2012May 31, 2017Jun 4, 2021Jan 14, 2011
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026Mar 24, 2026Apr 20, 2026Apr 8, 2026Apr 13, 2026May 19, 2026Apr 17, 2026Apr 8, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---terriblemixed--
Score45/100---15/10045/100--
Praises
  • Apple Watch integration provides accurate distance tracking and scoring for golfers walking the course
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  • Content Value
  • Seamless integration between wearable devices and the mobile application provides accurate shot tracking data
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Complaints
  • Frequent GPS tracking errors cause the app to jump between holes during active rounds
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  • App Stability and Crashes
  • Favorite Players Feature
  • Recent visual overhaul of shot maps obscures critical data and complicates navigation for active users
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Requests
  • Integration with official handicap systems to allow direct posting of scores after rounds
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  • Direct integration with official golf handicap services to automate score posting for registered players
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • High-frequency retention via standalone Apple Watch GPS
  • Responsive course-mapping support cycle
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  • Proprietary TOURCast 3D shot tracking
  • Native iOS Live Activities support
  • Official source for granular player statistics
  • Hardware-app integration creates high switching costs
  • Proprietary data-sync loop drives daily active usage
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Weaknesses
  • Frequent GPS hole-jumping bugs during rounds
  • Aggressive subscription price hikes alienating legacy users
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  • Critical Android instability (2.9 rating)
  • Broken 'Favorites' state management
  • Poor iPad/Tablet UI optimization
  • Recent UI regressions in shot maps
  • Lack of native tablet support
  • Inconsistent scorecard reporting
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenanceIntenseIntenseIntense-MaintenanceIntenseIntense
Update Cadence3 versions, ~25d avg5 versions5 versions5 versions-3 versions, ~28d avg5 versions5 versions

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