Skitty Golf vs 18Birdies vs Arccos
A factual comparison as of October 25, 2026. Competitor details come from their public pages and change often; check them before you buy.
| Skitty Golf | 18Birdies | Arccos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free during the private beta; no subscription on sale | Free app; Premium $99.99/yr or $19.99/mo (7-day trial) | Membership about $199.99/yr list; first year often bundled with hardware |
| Extra hardware | None | None | Arccos sensors or Link |
| Yardages | Front, middle and back of mapped greens | GPS yardages; some views need Premium | GPS plus automatic shot tracking |
| Voice caddie / AI advice | Voice caddie on the phone or AirPods | AI caddie features; some need Premium | Club and strategy advice from your tracked shots |
| Swing review | Review from one video; may abstain when unsure | AI swing analyzer (check its current tier) | Not its focus |
| Green reading practice | Green Read Trainer (phone as a level) | 3D green maps (check its current tier) | Not its focus |
| Platforms | iPhone (iOS 18 or later) | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Availability | Private beta, by invitation | Public | Public |
Which one fits
18Birdies if you want a large, public app with social features and a free tier. Arccos if you want automatic shot tracking and are happy to buy sensors and a membership. Skitty Golf if you want yardages, quick scoring, a voice caddie and swing review in one iPhone app with no extra hardware, and you are happy to join a beta.