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SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder

Sports • Swing by Swing Golf, LLC • ⭐ 4.60 • 1,000,000+

Golf Range Finder, Handicap, Stats, Watch app, Scorecard. All-in-one golf app.

Version Varies with device 55.4 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 24 permissions requested View details

This app requests 24 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Location android.permission.LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
ℹ️ Review	Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE	Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information.	Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Swingbyswing Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.swingbyswing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder

SwingU is the top-performing, free golf range finder & scorecard app. Trusted by more than 7 million golfers around the globe! The SwingU golf app is FREE FOR LIFE and extremely accurate, reliable, and battery-efficient. SwingU outperforms expensive, handheld golf range finders and other golf yardage apps. WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD • Golf GPS range finder that works on every course in the world with distances to greens and hazards • Digital scorecard that easily tracks your score & putts and auto advances hole-to-hole • Free handicap tracker after posting scores from 3 rounds • Track your shots and gain insights on how far you hit your clubs • Distance finder: Tap the flag on any hole and get distances to 5+ tiers of the green • Daily golf instruction tip from our team of top-100 instructors • GPS for Watch / Wear OS – get distances and keep score for you and your friends • Health features have been included when using the Watch on the course; e.g. track calories burned WHY DO MILLIONS OF GOLFERS USE THE SWINGU GOLF GPS APP? • Reliable and easy to use – one tap and you’re playing • Constantly improving with new functionality and new technology • Commitment to user satisfaction with quick, reliable customer service • The only golfer community-verified course database in the world UPGRADE TO PLUS FOR A COMPLETE DIGITAL CADDIE EXPERIENCE Upgrade to SwingU Plus, our AI-powered digital caddie platform with the following: • “Plays like” yardages using live wind speed & elevation • Club recommendations based on your club distances, shot tracking, wind speed & elevation • Green Maps for over 20,000 courses powered by StrackaLine • Hole insights – your hole stats vs. all SwingU golfers, showing your tendencies for strategic decision making • Hole notes – record notes / reminders per hole and reference those notes next time you play the course • Enhanced golf scorecard & stats – record your score, putts, driver accuracy, bunker play, and penalty tracking and get detailed round summaries revealing strengths and weaknesses • On-the-course games – handicap-adjusted scoring including Stroke Play, Skins, Stableford, Match Play & Nassau. UPGRADE TO PRO FOR ELITE GOLFER PERFORMANCE & TRAINING Upgrade to SwingU Pro to access our elite golfer game-improvement platform, including the following: • SwingU Versus, the world’s easiest-to-use strokes gained statistics platform, used by more than 50 active tour players and 100+ active college golfers • Stats & performance comparison vs. your target handicap (ranging from +6 to 30 handicaps) • Relative handicap for every facet of the game: driving, approach, short game, bunker play & putting • Post-round #1 game-improvement priority & prescriptive drill from a top-100 teacher revealing where you should focus your practice time • Anytime, anywhere access to 600+ lessons or drills from top-100 teachers • All features of SwingU Plus As a registered user, you'll be subscribed to the world’s top golf daily newsletter…

What SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder Is Used For

Based on the metadata, SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder appears to be a phone app for golfers who want on-course distance information, scoring tools, and round tracking in one place. It is centered on golf GPS features, so players may use it to check yardages to greens and hazards, view hole details, and keep score while they play. The app also mentions a scorecard, handicap tracking, and shot tracking, which suggests it is meant for both casual rounds and players who want more detailed performance records.

The permissions and feature list also point to location-based use on the course. Access to fine and background location may be used to support GPS distance readings during a round, while notifications and network access may support live updates and synced data. The metadata also mentions Wear OS support, so it may be useful for golfers who prefer to glance at distances or scoring from a watch while keeping their phone in a pocket or bag. It appears to be aimed at people who want a digital golf companion rather than a general sports app.

Common uses

Check distances to greens and hazards during a round
Track scores, putts, and hole-to-hole progress on a digital scorecard
Log shots and review club-distance tendencies
Use handicap tracking after posting completed rounds
View golf guidance and course-related tips
Pair with a Wear OS watch for course use
Review round summaries and other golf stats

Best for:

Golfers Score tracking Course GPS Wear OS users Stats-focused players

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App Details

Package:
com.swingbyswing

Category:
Sports

Developer:
Swing by Swing Golf, LLC

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Feb 19, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.swingbyswing
Age rating: Everyone

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