Golf Tournament App Pricing, by Group Size
What golf tournament apps cost for 4, 8, 12 and 20 players. MATCHUPS, Squabbit, 18Birdies, CupTracker and Golf Genius, from their own pricing pages.
By MATCHUPS Editorial Team · Nov. 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Disclosure: this site is made by the MATCHUPS team. Facts about other apps come from their own pages, checked in November 2026.
"Free" means different things in golf apps. Free to download. Free for small groups. Free with ads. Free until you need the good part.
So here is what the main tournament apps cost for real group sizes. Prices come from each app's own pricing page, checked in November 2026. They can change, so check before you buy.
Disclosure: we make MATCHUPS.
The price list
| App | Pricing model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | One-time, by group size | Free for 4 players. $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12 |
| Squabbit | Free core, optional Pro | Free. Tournament Pro $29.99 per event or $99.99 a year |
| 18Birdies | Free, optional Premium | Free tournaments |
| CupTracker | Per event, by group size | $25 (4), $50 (8), $75 (12), $100 (16 to 20), $5 per player at 24+ |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | Per trip | $149 per trip, up to 36 players |
Cost for 4 players
| App | Total | Per player |
|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | $0 | $0 |
| Squabbit (free plan) | $0 | $0 |
| 18Birdies | $0 | $0 |
| CupTracker | $25 | $6.25 |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | $149 | $37.25 |
For a foursome, three apps are free. Pick on features.
Cost for 8 players
| App | Total | Per player |
|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | $49.99 | about $6.25 |
| Squabbit (free plan) | $0 | $0 |
| Squabbit Tournament Pro, one event | $29.99 | about $3.75 |
| 18Birdies | $0 | $0 |
| CupTracker | $50 | $6.25 |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | $149 | about $18.63 |
Cost for 12 players
| App | Total | Per player |
|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | $49.99 | about $4.17 |
| Squabbit (free plan) | $0 | $0 |
| 18Birdies | $0 | $0 |
| CupTracker | $75 | $6.25 |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | $149 | about $12.42 |
Cost for 20 players
MATCHUPS does not support 20 players. Its tournaments are exactly two teams of 4, 8 or 12.
| App | Total | Per player |
|---|---|---|
| Squabbit (free plan) | $0 | $0 |
| 18Birdies | $0 | $0 |
| CupTracker | $100 | $5 |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | $149 | $7.45 |
What the money buys
Price is only half the story. Here is what each paid option is selling.
- MATCHUPS ($49.99 for 8 or 12): two-team tournaments over 1 to 5 rounds, live lock-screen scoreboard, end-of-trip awards and AI pro-style headshots. iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Squabbit Tournament Pro: printable scorecards and cart signs, sponsor logos, a live pace map, an embeddable leaderboard and AI scorecard import.
- CupTracker: a Ryder Cup-style team match play app with up to 6 rounds, live leaderboards and full handicapping, priced per event.
- Golf Genius Trip Manager: a trip website, pairings and real-time leaderboards for up to 36 players and 12 rounds.
One-time vs per event vs yearly
Watch the model, not just the number.
- One-time: MATCHUPS lists $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12 players.
- Per event: CupTracker and Squabbit's per-event option charge each time.
- Per trip: Golf Genius charges per trip.
- Yearly: Squabbit's Pro plans also come as yearly plans that renew until you cancel.
How to decide
- Start with your group size. It rules out some apps.
- Check formats and phones. A cheap app that cannot score your game is not cheap.
- Divide the cost by players. It is usually a few dollars each.
- Pick on features once the price is close.
See our full golf tournament app comparison, or read MATCHUPS vs 18Birdies.
Leaderboard Weekly is published by the people who make MATCHUPS, a free golf app for iPhone and Apple Watch. MATCHUPS on the App Store. matchupsgolf.com.
FAQ
What is the cheapest golf tournament app?
Squabbit's free plan and 18Birdies tournaments cost nothing. MATCHUPS is free for 4 players.
How much does MATCHUPS cost for 8 players?
$49.99 one-time for 8 or 12 players. Hosting is free for 4.
How much is CupTracker?
CupTracker lists $25 for 4 players, $50 for 8, $75 for 12 and $100 for 16 to 20, per event.