# nRange Golf GPS

> The #1 Golf GPS rangefinder app according to users, About.com Businessweek.com

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nrangegolfgps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nrangegolfgps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nrangegolfgps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Infinite Solutions llc
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 103,359
- **Rating:** 3.55 / 5 (370 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2010-06-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nrangegolfgps)
- **Website:** [http://www.nrange.com](http://www.nrange.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nrange.com/infos.php?vfile=service](https://www.nrange.com/infos.php?vfile=service)

## Description

nRange Golf GPS is the top-rated golf rangefinder app, praised by users and featured in BusinessWeek's "Best LBS Apps" gallery and About.com's #1 rating. It offers automatic access to over 30,000 professionally mapped golf courses across more than 22 countries, providing fast and accurate yardages with detailed aerial maps. The app enhances your golfing experience with scoring features and detailed stats, all while optimizing battery life.

You can play up to 3 courses unlimited for free, with the option to upgrade for access to more courses. Requests for new courses are added within two days, ensuring you always have access to the latest golf locations. Whether you're a casual or serious golfer, nRange Golf GPS helps you improve your game with precise distance measurements and comprehensive course data.

## Rankings

- #217,421 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.nrangegolfgps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise nRange Golf GPS for accurate course maps, reliable distance data, and long-standing usefulness across many courses. However, recurring issues include instability after updates, GPS lock failures, and disruptive login prompts. Some reports cite unresponsive support; others note upgrade/course-management friction. When functioning, it’s a strong, easy-to-use, accurate golf GPS with good course recognition, but update-related stability problems significantly affect the user experience.

### Pros

- Accurate maps and stats across most courses
- Easy to use with reliable distance measurements
- Excellent course recognition and long-standing reliability
- Strong customer support responsiveness in many cases
- Works well across many trips and is repeatedly trusted by users

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or stops working after updates
- GPS/location lock issues or inability to find a location
- Frequent login/registration prompts hindering start of round
- Performance issues after updates such as locking up or inability to record scores
- Course management limitations (can't delete duplicate courses or unclear upgrade/additional course options)

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