Comparison
Midswing vs Arccos:
do you really need the hardware?
Arccos is an excellent shot-tracking system — and it asks a lot in return: hardware to buy, sensors to manage, and a required annual subscription. Here's an honest look at how Midswing's phone-only approach compares.
| What it takes | Midswing | Arccos |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | None — your phone | Smart Sensors on every club, or the Arccos Air wearable |
| Upfront cost | $0 | Sensor or Air bundle purchase (includes first-year subscription) |
| Ongoing cost | Free tier forever Pro optional: $9.99/mo or $79.99/yr | ~$155.88–$199.99/yr subscription after year one |
| Works without subscription | Yes — core tracking is free | No — new rounds require an active membership |
| Setup | Download and play | Install & pair sensors per club, or charge and carry the Air |
| Mid-round interaction | Score entry only | Minimal with hardware; putts/penalties often need editing |
| Shot detection | GPS-inferred shot zones from your location trail | Per-club detection via sensors |
| Club-level data | Club Distance Profile (Pro) — self-entered distances, gapping analysis | Automatic per-club tracking |
| Course design insight | Course Architecture Profile — score vs water, bunkers, doglegs | Strokes Gained analytics; no architecture correlation |
| Batteries to manage | Just your phone | Sensor batteries (multi-year) or daily Air charging |
| Platforms | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
Choose Arccos if…
- You want automatic per-club shot detection with exact distances on every swing
- Strokes Gained analytics against tour benchmarks matter to you
- You're comfortable with ~$155–$200/year ongoing plus hardware
- You play frequently enough to justify a dedicated tracking system
Choose Midswing if…
- You want round tracking with zero hardware and zero setup
- You'd rather start free and pay only if the insights earn it
- You want to know how course design — water, bunkers, doglegs — affects your score specifically
- You play a few times a month and want understanding without homework
Pricing and product details for Arccos reflect publicly available information as of June 2026 and may change — check arccosgolf.com for current offers. Arccos is a trademark of Arccos Golf LLC; Midswing is not affiliated with Arccos. We've aimed to be accurate and fair: Arccos is a strong product, and for sensor-level data it's the category leader. Midswing solves a different problem — friction.
Try the no-hardware approach first.
It's free.
If Midswing's insights don't earn their place in your bag, you've lost nothing — not even a sensor.
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