Does 18Birdies support voice scoring?

Yes. Its Meta AI glasses integration supports score entry for Free and Premium users. As reviewed, it is available in the US and Canada in English and requires compatible glasses, a nearby phone and internet connectivity. Chalk offers voice mode on the phone itself.

The Round includes one 18-hole round with voice logging, a scorecard and a transcript. Paid plans include unlimited rounds. Our public golf calculators remain free to use without an account.

Does Chalk have social features?

Yes: friends, private matches and trips. It does not have a public activity feed. Match leaderboards are part of the group round.

Chalk vs 18Birdies

Golf GPS, scoring, community and optional Premium features

18Birdies combines a scorecard with GPS, round statistics and a community feed. Its core scoring and GPS features are free. It also supports voice score entry through compatible Meta AI glasses in supported regions. Chalk puts voice notes and your round history at the centre, with private matches, practice logs and a golf budget in the same app.

Choose 18Birdies for ongoing free core scoring, its community or its watch and glasses options. Choose Chalk if you want to keep the story of each round in a scorebook without a public feed.

At a glance

Feature	Chalk	18Birdies
Plans	One 18-hole round free; paid plans for unlimited rounds	Free core features; optional Premium subscription
Voice input	Voice mode on your phone; no glasses required	Score entry through compatible Meta AI glasses; US and Canada, English, as reviewed
GPS yardages	Front, middle and back distances when GPS and course data are available	Core GPS distances included free
Sharing	Friends, private matches and trips	Community feed, friends and round sharing
Round notes	Voice transcript and shot notes	Scoring, stats and round history

Reasons to choose 18Birdies

Core GPS and scoring remain free beyond the first round
Watch support and voice score entry through compatible Meta glasses
A community feed for golfers who enjoy sharing rounds

Reasons to choose Chalk

Voice or on-screen scoring on your phone, with notes kept alongside the round
Private matches and trips with friends, without a public activity feed
Practice logs and a golf budget alongside your playing history

See how Chalk voice scoring works, including examples, corrections and what needs a connection.

Who should switch

Golfers who want voice input on their existing phone and prefer private group play to a public feed. If free ongoing scoring is your main requirement, compare that with Chalk’s one-round trial before switching.

Common questions

Does 18Birdies support voice scoring?: Yes. Its Meta AI glasses integration supports score entry for Free and Premium users. As reviewed, it is available in the US and Canada in English and requires compatible glasses, a nearby phone and internet connectivity. Chalk offers voice mode on the phone itself.
Is Chalk free?: The Round includes one 18-hole round with voice logging, a scorecard and a transcript. Paid plans include unlimited rounds. Our public golf calculators remain free to use without an account.
Does Chalk have social features?: Yes: friends, private matches and trips. It does not have a public activity feed. Match leaderboards are part of the group round.

Sources and review date

Reviewed 8 September 2026 by Chalk Golf. This comparison uses official product documentation; we have not tested every competitor feature. Plans and availability can vary by country, device and app version.