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Both apps can run a league for free. They are built for different leagues.
We make MATCHUPS. Everything about Squabbit comes from its own pricing page and App Store listing, checked in November 2026.
The short answer
- Pick Squabbit for a league of any size that wants season standings, handicaps and a path to pro league tools.
- Pick MATCHUPS for a small friends league of up to 10 on iPhone that wants casual formats and a fun on-course experience.
Side by side
| MATCHUPS | Squabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free league plan | Free up to 10 players | Free: unlimited tournaments, leagues and clubs, unlimited players |
| Paid league plan | Not needed up to 10 | League Pro $249.99 a year |
| Season standings | Small friends leagues | Season-long league standings on the free plan |
| Handicaps | No GHIN sync | Live leaderboards and handicaps on the free plan |
| Platforms | iPhone + Apple Watch | App Store lists iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch |
| Formats | Stroke, Match, Best Ball, Scramble, Skins, High/Low, Low/Low, Hammer | Every game format and scoring type on the free plan |
Free plans
Squabbit's free plan is wide. Its pricing page lists unlimited players, unlimited tournaments, leagues and clubs, every game format, live leaderboards and handicaps, group chat for every event, and season-long league standings.
MATCHUPS leagues are free up to 10 players. That covers most small friend groups.
Paid league tools
Squabbit's League Pro plan is $249.99 a year. It lists season-long league stats, league sponsors on leaderboards, a season schedule builder, private draft events, bulk publishing, scheduled announcements and multiple league admins.
That is for leagues that run all year with a real organizer.
MATCHUPS does not sell a league admin plan like that. It is built for small groups that want to play, not manage.
Formats
Squabbit lists every game format and scoring type on its free plan, including Stableford.
MATCHUPS scores Stroke, Match, Best Ball, Scramble, Skins, High/Low and Low/Low, plus the Hammer side game. No Stableford, Nassau or Wolf.
If your league plays Stableford points, choose Squabbit.
Handicaps
Squabbit lists handicaps on its free plan and custom league handicaps with substitute support among its league features.
MATCHUPS does not connect to GHIN.
On the course
MATCHUPS puts its effort into the round. Built-in GPS. Live scoring. A lock-screen scoreboard. Apple Watch support.
Squabbit's free plan lists GPS distances, digital scorecards and casual rounds with shot tracking.
Which is right for you
| Your league | Better fit |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 friends, all on iPhone | MATCHUPS |
| 20+ players | Squabbit |
| Stableford points | Squabbit |
| Needs handicaps and subs | Squabbit |
| Commissioner wants a season schedule builder | Squabbit League Pro |
| Same group also does a two-team trip | MATCHUPS |
A thought on simplicity
Bigger tools can do more. They can also ask more of the organizer. If your league is eight friends on a Wednesday, simple may be better. If it is 40 players and a waitlist, power matters.
What MATCHUPS does not do
No Android. No Nassau, Wolf or Stableford. No GHIN sync. Free leagues are capped at 10 players.
Bottom line
Big or growing league, handicaps, Stableford: Squabbit. Small friends league on iPhone: MATCHUPS.
Compare every option on our golf league app comparison, or read our league formats guide.
From the team: we make MATCHUPS, a free golf app for iPhone and Apple Watch. Leagues are free up to 10 players. App Store · matchupsgolf.com
FAQ
Is Squabbit free for leagues?
Squabbit's free plan lists unlimited leagues and season-long standings. League Pro is $249.99 a year.
How many players can a free MATCHUPS league have?
Up to 10.
Which app is better for a Stableford league?
Squabbit. MATCHUPS does not support Stableford.