Golf Pad GPS delivers a free, feature-rich golf GPS rangefinder, scorecard, and shot-tracker with worldwide course coverage. It supports Wear OS watches, follows USGA rules in Regulation Mode, and has a large, active community (over 9 million golfers and 5 million+ downloads).
Pros & Cons
Free core features (GPS rangefinder, scorecard, shot tracker) that competitors often charge for
Worldwide course coverage and quick round-tracking
Smartwatch compatibility (Wear OS, Samsung Gear) with live leaderboards
Large, active user base (5M+ downloads; 9M+ golfers mentioned in description)
Broad permission set (location, camera, ad IDs, notifications, etc.) may raise privacy/permission concerns
Some advanced analytics/features are gated behind Golf Pad Premium
Regional rankings vary (AU/GB top 15, DK ranking lower at #24)
About Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard
Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard is a sports app developed by Golf Pad GPS.
Download Statistics
Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard has been downloaded 7.7 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 65 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in sports.
User Ratings
Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard is rated 4.60 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 37 thousand ratings.
App Information
Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard is FREE to download. The APK download size is 24.92 MB. The latest version available is 22.6.4. The last update was on August 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play July 2011.
Description
Free golf GPS rangefinder, scorecard and shot tracker. Easy to use. Tap to measure distance to any point on the course. Satellite views with aerial flyover of every hole on every golf course worldwide. Conforms to USGA golf tournament rules. Optimized to save battery life. No registration required to start playing.
Many features that cost money in competitor golf gps apps are included free in Golf Pad GPS. Like instant distance to front/middle/back of the green, detailed scorekeeping for up to 4 golfers, aerial maps with flyovers, tee-to-green shot & club tracking, and more. Play as many courses as often as you like, anywhere in the world. It's FREE.
Looking for a fast, free golf gps rangefinder and scoring app? Download Golf Pad today -- the only golf distance tracker you'll ever need.
Get extended statistics, smartwatch sync and handicap scoring with Golf Pad Premium. Golf Pad works with Wear OS and Samsung Gear watches, including custom tile to make navigation easier. Apple watch, Galaxy watch compatible.
Free feature highlights:
* Free golf GPS rangefinder. Instant distance to middle/front/back of the green, or any point on course * Free PGA-quality golf scorecard for 1-4 golfers. Track strokes, putts, penalties, sand and fairways for every player * One-tap shot tracker . Easily record positions and clubs, measure length of your shots. Use it for drives or for every shot from tee to green. Review shots on the map and share with friends * Free aerial map. Tap to measure golf gps distance to bunkers, water or any other point on golf course * See rangefinder distances right on your screen, without unlocking the phone * Keep full playing history. Review and edit scores or add notes for past golf rounds at any time * Conforms to USGA tournament play rules with Regulation Mode * Track your progress with detailed statistics, including scoring, putts, accuracy, penalties, fairways, sand, GIR and distance walked * Play with your friends with group rounds and online Live Leaderboards * Improve your game with the revolutionary Strokes Gained shot-by-shot analysis. * Share rounds on Twitter, Facebook, email, or any other way you like. Your friends will see the scorecard, notes and shots map as you play or after the round * GPS rangefinder supports meters or yards
Some Premium Features Include: 3D Green Maps Aerial Maps on the Watch Club Recommendations Plays-Like Distances Downloadable golf course maps And so much more.
Launch Golf Pad directly from your watch face: adding the Golf Pad app complication to your watch face allows you to launch Golf Pad with a single tap!
Optional: track your game automatically with Golf Pad TAGS! Know the distance of every shot. Get statistics and golf course insights like shot dispersion, strokes gained and course strategy. Available at golfpadgps.com. Download the Golf Pad GPS app, it works with or without TAGS.
Playing in or organizing a golf tournament? 100% free golf tournament software, Golf Pad Events. Learn more at https://golfpad.events.
Always Evolving
If you have a feature request, a question or need help, see support.golfpadgps.com. We’re happy to help!
Join over 9,000,000 golfers who use Golf Pad GPS rangefinder & scorecard over Free Caddie, GolfShot, GameGolf, Arccos, SwingU, 18 birdies, TeeOff, SkyCaddie, GolfLogix, GolfNow, Golf Genius and other golf distance tracker apps. Apple watch, galaxy watch, iphone, android. GPS range finder, golf course.
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★★★★★ Great app! I've been using this app for a few years now and have never had a problem with it. The accuracy compared with a range finder is spot on. I've played 27 holes using this and still had plenty of battery power left. Great app! - Tim Williams
Recent changes: We're releasing a brand-new device — meet Golf Pad Click!
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Comments on Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard for Android
★★★★★Jure· Aug 17, 2026
Excellent! After the last update it got even better. I do not play golf without Golf Pad GPS anymore. Tags are performing well, and I have no trouble with detecting clubs when I tap them against my phone as I play. I am still a novice(ish) player after two years in the game and Golf Pad GPS really comes in handy when judging distances, "play like" info and such. The new statistics are great, and I get all the information I need. I believe Golf Pad GPS is helping me to improve my game. Excellent! :)
★★★★★Edward Severiano· Jun 7, 2026
Great app I've been using it for a number of years in premium I also have the tags I don't play a round of golf with it!
★★★★★Brett Gibson· Jun 19, 2026
The is a wonderful App for your golf game. The ability to track all your shot and to get club recommendations, it's like having a caddy in your pocket. The yardage distances are as accurate as any range finder, but more conveniently placed on my smartwatch. The new addition of being able to post scores to the handicap system works easily and seamlessly.
★★☆☆☆P. B. Edwards· Jun 23, 2026
When I just used to use it for recording my score and GPS distance it was great. Adding Golf Tags has been a huge frustration, an embarrassment as it's slowed down my group as I attempt to get it to work and subject them to my cursing on almost every hole and added five strokes to my handicap. A huge disappointment since I began trying to use it. Just a disaster.
★☆☆☆☆Brian L· Aug 11, 2026
This is the top result for mini golf scorecard. It is not for mini golf.
★☆☆☆☆Ed Upton· Jun 16, 2026
It shows my favorite golf course is 999 yd to the hole and all holes are par threes when in fact it's a par 72 regulation golf course. I tried and tried and tried, but it's still screwed up all right
Google Play Rankings for Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard
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Technologies used by Golf Pad: Golf GPS & Scorecard
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include location (foreground/background), camera, network state, ads IDs and tracking, notifications, contacts, system alerts, in-app billing and a dynamic receiver permission flagged as not exported. The app uses foreground service for live features and includes ad/tracking identifiers. Review the privacy policy for details on data usage and opt-in controls.
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