Does Hole19 have voice features?

Yes. Its published iOS Siri commands include getting distances, starting rounds and checking scores. These are different from narrating a hole into a round transcript. We have not tested every supported command.

Which Hole19 tier includes strokes gained?

The reviewed plan guide places strokes gained and automatic shot detection in Intelligence, above Premium.

Does Chalk support playing with friends?

Yes. Chalk includes friends, private matches and trips, with group leaderboards. It is not accurate to describe Chalk as having no social or match features.

Chalk vs Hole19

GPS scorecard with Free, Premium and Intelligence plans

Hole19 combines GPS yardages, a digital scorecard and a golfing community. Premium adds tools such as watch scoring and course notes; Intelligence adds automatic shot detection and strokes-gained analysis. Chalk brings voice input, your own round notes, private matches, practice logs and spending into one scorebook.

Choose Hole19 if its GPS, watch tools or Intelligence analysis suit your game. Choose Chalk if spoken round notes and a private record of your golf are the main attraction.

At a glance

Feature	Chalk	Hole19
Plans	One 18-hole round free; paid plans for unlimited rounds	Free, Premium and Intelligence tiers
GPS yardages	Front, middle and back distances when GPS and course data are available	GPS and digital scorecard on Free
Voice features	Voice score entry and round transcript	iOS Siri commands for distances, starting rounds and checking scores
Notes	Voice transcript and shot notes	Course strategy notes on Premium
Advanced analysis	Premium hole analysis	Strokes gained and automatic shot detection on Intelligence
Sharing	Friends, private matches and trips	Community and challenges

Reasons to choose Hole19

Watch scoring and course maps through Premium
Automatic shot detection and strokes gained through Intelligence
An established community for sharing scores and course photos

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 their own words kept with the scorecard and prefer a private group round to a community feed. Check which Hole19 tier contains the features you use before changing apps.

Common questions

Does Hole19 have voice features?: Yes. Its published iOS Siri commands include getting distances, starting rounds and checking scores. These are different from narrating a hole into a round transcript. We have not tested every supported command.
Which Hole19 tier includes strokes gained?: The reviewed plan guide places strokes gained and automatic shot detection in Intelligence, above Premium.
Does Chalk support playing with friends?: Yes. Chalk includes friends, private matches and trips, with group leaderboards. It is not accurate to describe Chalk as having no social or match features.

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.