ParPath vs TheGrint

TheGrint used to bundle GHIN with its Pro subscription, but now charges separately — meaning you could pay $40/yr for TheGrint Pro plus $55–65/yr for GHIN through your state association. That’s $95–105/yr just for a handicap and an app. ParPath Pro is $99.99/yr (or $9.99/mo) and includes WHS handicap calculation, GPS distances, Break X course strategy, and full stats — everything in one subscription.

Multiple TheGrint reviewers report the Apple Watch losing sync mid-round. One 5-year user cancelled because “over the last year, Grint stopped syncing with my Apple Watch — it would work for some of the holes but every round I would have to restart.” ParPath’s Live Activity shows your scorecard directly on the iPhone lock screen — no watch sync needed. When you do use the Apple Watch, it’s a companion, not a dependency.

This reviewer switched back to 18Birdies specifically because TheGrint’s GPS was unreliable, with distances oscillating before settling. ParPath uses standard phone GPS with distances to front, middle, and back of green — straightforward readings without the instability.

TheGrint lets you enter club distances but doesn’t use that data to suggest clubs during a round. This reviewer specifically asked why their bag data wasn’t being put to use. ParPath’s Break X system approaches this differently: rather than recommending individual clubs, it gives you a target score and strategy for every hole — so you make smarter decisions about when to be aggressive and when to play safe.

Multiple reviewers describe TheGrint’s interface as “clunky,” “confusing,” and “dated.” One user trying to switch from 18Birdies said they “hated it — the interface just seemed worse.” ParPath is built with a modern iOS-native design, Live Activities on the lock screen, and a clean interface designed for quick input between shots.