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SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder
SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder
SwingU is the top-performing, free golf range finder & scorecard app. Trusted by more than 7 million golfers around the globe!
The SwingU golf app is FREE FOR LIFE and extremely accurate, reliable, and battery-efficient. SwingU outperforms expensive, handheld golf range finders and other golf yardage apps.
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD
• Golf GPS range finder that works on every course in the world with distances to greens and hazards
• Digital scorecard that easily tracks your score & putts and auto advances hole-to-hole
• Free handicap tracker after posting scores from 3 rounds
• Track your shots and gain insights on how far you hit your clubs
• Distance finder: Tap the flag on any hole and get distances to 5+ tiers of the green
• Daily golf instruction tip from our team of top-100 instructors
• GPS for Watch / Wear OS – get distances and keep score for you and your friends
• Health features have been included when using the Watch on the course; e.g. track calories burned
WHY DO MILLIONS OF GOLFERS USE THE SWINGU GOLF GPS APP?
• Reliable and easy to use – one tap and you’re playing
• Constantly improving with new functionality and new technology
• Commitment to user satisfaction with quick, reliable customer service
• The only golfer community-verified course database in the world
UPGRADE TO PLUS FOR A COMPLETE DIGITAL CADDIE EXPERIENCE
Upgrade to SwingU Plus, our AI-powered digital caddie platform with the following:
• “Plays like” yardages using live wind speed & elevation
• Club recommendations based on your club distances, shot tracking, wind speed & elevation
• Green Maps for over 13,000 courses powered by StrackaLine
• Hole insights – your hole stats vs. all SwingU golfers, showing your tendencies for strategic decision making
• Hole notes – record notes / reminders per hole and reference those notes next time you play the course
• Enhanced golf scorecard & stats – record your score, putts, driver accuracy, bunker play, and penalty tracking and get detailed round summaries revealing strengths and weaknesses
• On-the-course games – handicap-adjusted scoring including Stroke Play, Skins, Stableford, Match Play & Nassau.
UPGRADE TO PRO FOR ELITE GOLFER PERFORMANCE & TRAINING
Upgrade to SwingU Pro to access our elite golfer game-improvement platform, including the following:
• SwingU Versus, the world’s easiest-to-use strokes gained statistics platform, used by more than 50 active tour players and 100+ active college golfers
• Stats & performance comparison vs. your target handicap (ranging from +6 to 30 handicaps)
• Relative handicap for every facet of the game: driving, approach, short game, bunker play & putting
• Post-round #1 game-improvement priority & prescriptive drill from a top-100 teacher revealing where you should focus your practice time
• Anytime, anywhere access to 600+ lessons or drills from top-100 teachers
• All features of SwingU Plus
As a registered user, you'll be subscribed to the world’s top golf daily newsletter which includes promotions from our partners. You can 1-click unsubscribe at any time.
Despite years of optimizing the app, constant use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life.
Full terms and the EULA are available at:
• swingu.com/terms-of-service/
• clubhouse.swingu.com/eula/
SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder
Package ID
com.swingbyswing
Version
1981
Developer
Swing by Swing Golf, Inc.
Category
Sports
Store Rank
146
App Store Link
View in Google PlayDeveloper Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyObservations Summary:
Permissions Observations
DETECTEDPermissions defined by Apple and Google as dangerous have been observed.
Observed During Analysis
- Allows an app to access location in the background.
- Allows an app to access approximate location.
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- Allows an app to access precise location.
- Allows applications to access information about networks.
- Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
- Required to be able to access the camera device.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "location".
- Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
- Allows applications to open network sockets.
- Allows an app to post notifications
- Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
- Allows read only access to phone state, including the current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
- Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
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Why Permissions Matter
If not managed properly, dangerous permissions can permit malicious access to sensitive data, and device features.
Sensitive Data Collection and Sharing Observations
SENSITIVE INFO FOUNDThis app collects, stores, or shares information that is often designated as sensitive and private.
Observed During Analysis
- Build Fingerprint
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Why Data Collection and Sharing Matters
If not managed properly private data can expose enterprises, customers, employees and partners to breach and compliance violations.
Network Connections Observations
DETECTEDNetwork analysis has detected communication with external servers and data transfer patterns.
Observed During Analysis
Connected Hostname:
- amazon.com
- facebook.com
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- google.com
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Server Locations:
- Ashburn, Virginia, US
- Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
- + 7 more
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Dallas, Texas, US
- Dublin, Dublin, IE
- Dulles, Virginia, US
- Kansas City, Missouri, US
- Mountain View, California, US
- Seattle, Washington, US
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Why Network Connections Matter
Uncontrolled communication with external servers by an employee-used app could expose sensitive business data to unauthorized third parties. This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.
Privacy Declarations Observations
NOT DETECTEDThis test did not detect a discrepancy, indicating all required declarations are disclosed.
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Why Privacy Declarations Matter
Declarations matter because they provide transparency on how apps collect and use sensitive data. iOS requires Privacy Manifest declarations, while Android requires Data Safety disclosures and manifest permissions.
AI Observations
NONE DETECTEDNone detected. Further analysis recommended.
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Why AI Matters
AI features can process sensitive data in unexpected ways, potentially exposing proprietary information or creating liability.
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