Does Arccos always need sensors on every club?

No. Arccos Air supports sensorless tracking. Smart Sensors are a separate way to capture club identity automatically, and can also be used with Air.

Does Chalk replace automatic shot tracking?

Chalk’s voice and on-screen score entry are not an equivalent to automatic capture by Arccos hardware. Choose based on whether you want an automatically recorded shot dataset or a scorebook you actively fill in.

You can keep a Chalk scorebook while using Arccos separately. This is not a direct data integration; do not expect rounds to transfer automatically between the apps.

Chalk vs Arccos

Automatic shot tracking with Smart Sensors or Arccos Air

Arccos is built around automatic shot capture and performance analysis. Smart Sensors identify the clubs you use; Arccos Air can track a round without sensors attached to your clubs. Both provide access to its analysis platform. Chalk records scores and the notes you choose to keep, using voice or on-screen entry on your phone.

Choose Arccos for automatic shot capture and detailed performance analysis. Choose Chalk for a phone-based scorebook with your own observations, practice history and private group rounds.

At a glance

Feature	Chalk	Arccos
Recording	Voice or on-screen score entry and shot notes	Automatic shot capture with supported hardware
Hardware	Phone; no club tags required	Smart Sensors or Arccos Air; setup varies
Plans	One 18-hole round free; paid plans for unlimited rounds	Hardware purchase and Game Tracking membership
GPS yardages	Front, middle and back distances when GPS and course data are available	GPS tools; capabilities vary by device and platform
Analysis	Round history and premium hole analysis	Strokes gained and club-distance analysis

Reasons to choose Arccos

Automatic capture of shots through dedicated tracking hardware
Strokes-gained breakdowns for performance review
Club-distance data for planning future shots

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 to record scores and thoughts without buying tracking hardware. If automatic capture matters to you, try Chalk alongside your tracker before deciding whether to replace it.

Common questions

Does Arccos always need sensors on every club?: No. Arccos Air supports sensorless tracking. Smart Sensors are a separate way to capture club identity automatically, and can also be used with Air.
Does Chalk replace automatic shot tracking?: Chalk’s voice and on-screen score entry are not an equivalent to automatic capture by Arccos hardware. Choose based on whether you want an automatically recorded shot dataset or a scorebook you actively fill in.
Can I use both apps?: You can keep a Chalk scorebook while using Arccos separately. This is not a direct data integration; do not expect rounds to transfer automatically between the apps.

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.