Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard

Name: Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard
Rating: 4.5590444 (38275 reviews)
Author: Golf Pad GPS

By: Golf Pad GPS App

Golf GPS rangefinder, distance, scorecard, statistics, shot tracker, handicap

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

7,643,096 ▲ 8.40K

Data as of 2026-08-03

Rating:

4.56 +27

(38,275)

Version:

22.5.6

Last updated: 2026-07-29

Features & Capabilities

Golf Pad GPS & Scorecard is a free golf companion app that combines a GPS rangefinder, a 4-player scorecard, and a shot tracker. Tap to measure distance to any point on the course, view aerial maps with flyovers of every hole worldwide, and keep scores while conforming to USGA rules. It’s battery-friendly and requires no registration to start playing.

Premium features include extended statistics, handicap scoring, live leaderboards for group rounds, and smartwatch compatibility (Wear OS, Samsung Gear, Apple Watch). Optional Golf Pad TAGS provide deeper insights into shot dispersion and course strategy. Free features like distances to front/middle/back of the green, and easy sharing of rounds make Golf Pad a comprehensive golf companion.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Sports Navigation & Mapping

By:

Golf Pad GPS

Downloads:

7,643,096 8.40K

Rating:

4.56

(38,275) 27 new ratings

Version:

22.5.6 Last updated: 2026-07-29

Version code:

220500060

Creation date:

2011-06-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk

Size:

34.95MB

Email:

su*****@golfpadgps.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 17,290 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#19 in Sports (Gross) ▼ 3#39 in Android wear (Gross) ▼ 6#92 in Sports (Free) ▼ 8#132 in Android wear (Free) ▼ 12

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Developed by:

Golf Pad GPS

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contorra.golfpad

Email:

su*****@golfpadgps.com

Website:

http://www.GolfPadGPS.com

User Reviews

Users praise Golf Pad for precise distances, maps, and ease of use, along with solid watch integration and responsive support. However, recurring issues include unreliable watch/GPS connectivity, buggy updates that disrupt functionality, and premium-only wearables with perceived value concerns. Data gaps on some courses and the need to keep the phone handy for tracking are common complaints.

Pros

Highly accurate yardages, maps, elevation, and 'feels like' distances (with hazards and weather data).
Strong wearables/watch integration that allows use on a smartwatch during play.
User-friendly interface and ease of use for scoring, tracking, and game progress.
Excellent customer support with prompt responses and effective issue resolution.
Good value for money, with a robust free tier and strong premium features compared to competitors.

Cons

Watch/GPS connectivity can be unreliable, with frequent 'waiting to connect' messages and distance updates requiring repeated actions.
Updates are often buggy and can break watch features or other functions, requiring users to debug or wait for fixes.
Wearables features require a premium subscription, and some users feel the value is not optimal when only wearables are limited in the free tier.
Course data gaps, such as missing greens information on many courses, frustrate users paying for premium.
Tracking often requires using the watch or keeping the phone handy, which can be cumbersome and detracts from a seamless hands-free experience.