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Thunderbird Hills vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Thunderbird Hills's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Thunderbird Hills
This App
GolfNow Book TeeTimes Golf GPS
Nemesis
Bushnell Golf Mobile
Contender
GolfLogix: 3D Golf GPS
Contender
SportsEngine - Team management
Peer
Trackman Golf
Peer
TheGrint: Golf GPS & Scorecard
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperChronogolf, Inc.GolfNow.comBushnell Outdoor ProductsGolfLogix, Inc.SportsEngine, Inc.TrackMan A/SGRINT LLC
CategorySportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSportsSports
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.9 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.9 / 54.9 / 5
Ratings Count128103,49529,393110,500207,98038,58132,966
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateFeb 18, 2021Jan 4, 2011Jun 4, 2021Jul 30, 2009Apr 17, 2012Aug 30, 2017Aug 28, 2012
Last UpdatedDec 13, 2025Mar 27, 2026Apr 17, 2026Apr 8, 2026Apr 7, 2026Apr 7, 2026Apr 1, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentexcellent----negative-
Score90/100----35/100-
Praises
  • Course maintenance standards provide high quality playing conditions for regular visitors
  • Challenging green slopes require long term mastery for experienced golfers
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  • Accurate shot tracking and detailed swing analysis provide meaningful feedback for daily practice sessions
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Complaints
  • Inconsistent hole lengths create difficulty for senior players lacking distance
  • Static pin placements reduce variety for frequent daily visitors
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  • Broken robot verification systems prevent new users from successfully creating or accessing their accounts
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Requests-----
  • Improved searchability and organization for historical activity data to better track long-term performance progress
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Family-owned brand identity resonates with local golfers
  • On-site dining integration increases average spend per visit
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  • Seamless league-wide data synchronization via HQ
  • Native live-streaming capabilities (SportsEngine Play)
  • Strong brand backing from NBC Sports
  • Hardware-exclusive telemetry creates a high-fidelity data moat
  • Lifetime performance history increases user switching costs
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Weaknesses
  • Static pin placements reduce variety for daily visitors
  • Inconsistent hole lengths create friction for senior players
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  • UX complexity compared to streamlined rivals like TeamSnap
  • Limited payment flexibility for individual team-level expenses
  • Feature gating (stats/standings) requires HQ affiliation
  • Broken robot verification blocks new user acquisition
  • Frequent sync failures cause session data loss
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Pricingfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemium
MomentumSteadyIntenseIntenseIntenseMaintenanceIntenseIntense
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions1 versions5 versions5 versions

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