Golf Score Keeper: Parfoliov1.2.0

Released September 15, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update maintains a stable 5.0-star rating on iOS, though the small sample size limits statistical certainty. Users responded positively to the new Live Activity support and the refined score-to-par visualizations. The overall impact remains neutral as the current data volume is insufficient to confirm a shift in user sentiment or market performance.

What changed

MonetizationIntroduced advanced statistics (birdie/par/bogey %, nine-hole averages, course filters) as part of Parfolio Pro
New featureAdded Average Score metric for all users
New featureAdded visibility for rounds counting toward estimated handicap and score differentials
UXRedesigned score trend chart to be drawn against par for better readability
PerformanceImproved iCloud backup reliability and cross-device synchronization
New featureExpanded support for nine-hole course ratings across the app
UXAdjusted ranking logic for cards with unfinished holes
UXEnabled automatic handicap updates when editing completed rounds
UXEnhanced support for larger system text sizes

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
Users report improved on-course utility following the redesign of score trend charts against par.
New feature
Live Activity integration provides value by allowing score monitoring on the lock screen.

What didn't

Monetization
no evidence
The current review volume provides no signal regarding the transition of advanced statistics to the subscription tier.
Performance
no evidence
No user feedback confirms changes to iCloud backup reliability or synchronization.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize gathering user feedback on the new subscription-gated statistics to determine if the value proposition aligns with user expectations.
Monitor the impact of Live Activity integration on battery consumption as this feature gains wider adoption.
Continue tracking handicap and score differential visibility to ensure the new metrics meet the needs of performance-focused golfers.

Original release notes

Advanced statistics, now part of Parfolio Pro
• Birdie, par and bogey percentages
• Front nine vs back nine averages
• Best and worst rounds, plus your most-played course
• Filter your statistics by course
• Par 3, 4 and 5 scoring averages

Also new
• Average Score, free for everyone
• See exactly which rounds count in your estimated handicap
• Your latest Score Differential and eligible rounds now appear while your handicap is still building
• The score trend chart is drawn against par, so progress is easier to read

Improvements
• More reliable iCloud backup and cross-device sync
• Nine-hole course ratings are now accepted everywhere
• Fairer ranking when a card has unfinished holes
• Editing a completed round keeps your handicap up to date
• Better support for larger text sizes

Thanks for playing with Parfolio!