Do I have to keep my phone in my pocket while swinging?

No! You can leave your phone safely in the cart cup holder, golf bag, or push cart. You do not need anything in your pockets while making a swing.

Can I manually configure my club carry distances?

Yes! In your Bag DNA (/bag), you can set the exact carry distance for all 14 clubs in your bag in under two minutes, and adjust them whenever you get fitted or practice on a launch monitor.

All ComparisonsCap & Carry vs. Arccos Golf

Arccos Golf Alternative

Love club gapping data, but tired of $200 sensors and subscriptions?

Skip the clunky screw-in sensors, missed swing glitches, and $150/year mandatory fees. Cap & Carry gives you Bag DNA carry intelligence and GPS with zero hardware.

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No App Store delay

Zero ads over the ball

Foursome guest card

Bag DNA carry gapping

Side-by-Side Comparison

Cap & Carry vs. Arccos Golf

An honest, feature-by-feature evaluation of on-course utility, pricing, and player experience.

Feature

Cap & Carry

Arccos Golf

Hardware Cost

$0 (Zero Hardware)

Works on the phone you already have. No club sensors required.

$199+ for Sensor Kit

Requires 14 sensors screwed into club grips, plus optional $150 Link.

Mandatory Subscription

$0 Mandatory Fees

Core features, Bag DNA, and GPS are free forever.

$155.88 / year

Sensors become non-functional paperweights without an active sub.

Shot Detection Reliability

1-Tap GPS Walk & Track

Tap "Hit Shot & Walk". 100% reliable; never misses a shot.

Acoustic / Impact Sensor

Frequently misses soft putts, chips, or false-triggers on cart bumps.

On-Course Phone Requirement

In Cart, Bag, or Hand

Keep your phone wherever you want; check it when needed.

Must Keep in Lead Pocket

Phone must be in pocket to detect swings, unless you buy $150 Link.

Club Gapping Analysis

Bag DNA Carry Ladder

Clear, actionable air carry gapping to eliminate distance overlaps.

Smart Distance & Strokes Gained

Deep strokes gained data, but can lead to analysis paralysis.

Foursome Social Scoring

Live Group Card & Guests

Keep score for your whole group with real-time sync.

Solo Player Only

Strictly built for individual shot tracking; cannot keep a group card.

The Cap & Carry Difference

6 Reasons Golfers Switch from Arccos Golf

Built by golfers who wanted an on-course caddie that is fast in the sun, honest about club carry, and respectful of your phone battery.

No Hardware

Zero Hardware Investment & No Sensors to Lose

No screwing plastic caps into your favorite grips, no dead sensor watch batteries, and no lost sensors when pulling clubs from your bag. Cap & Carry is 100% software.

No Annual Tax

Never Held Hostage by a $150/yr Paywall

With Arccos, if you stop paying their steep annual subscription, your $200 hardware becomes useless. Cap & Carry is free to use without holding your historical golf data hostage.

Real Carry

Actionable Bag DNA Without Analysis Paralysis

Most golfers do not need 50 pages of tour-level strokes gained charts—they just need to know their honest carry for each club. Bag DNA gives you clarity over the ball.

Comfortable Play

Freedom from "Phone in Lead Pocket"

Arccos requires keeping your heavy phone in your front leading pocket to detect swing audio unless you buy a separate $150 belt clip. Cap & Carry stays in your cart cup holder.

Accurate Data

100% Reliable GPS Walk & Track

Sensor systems regularly miss short putts or record false shots when clubs clatter in the golf cart. Cap & Carry’s 1-tap "Hit Shot & Walk" captures true yardages without ghost swings.

Multiplayer

Full Foursome Scoring Included

Arccos is strictly a single-player telemetry system. Cap & Carry combines individual club carry intelligence with a shared live scorecard that your entire group can enjoy.

The Honest Verdict

Which App Fits Your Golf Game?

Every golfer has different priorities. Here is a fair breakdown of when each platform makes sense.

When Arccos Golf is a good fit

Automated passive shot detection without manually tapping a screen.
Tour-level strokes gained analytics benchmarked against handicap brackets.
Partnerships with major manufacturers (Ping, Cobra) embedding sensors in grips.

Recommended

When Cap & Carry is the winner

Saves $350+ in initial hardware and mandatory recurring subscription costs.
No sensors to break, lose, or replace batteries for.
No requirement to carry a heavy phone in your pocket during your swing.
Zero false swings or missed tap-ins.
Allows seamless live group scorecards for your whole foursome.

The Caddie's Take

“If you have a high budget, want completely passive shot logging, and love dissecting tour-level strokes gained statistics after your round, Arccos is a sophisticated system. But if you want honest club carry numbers, reliable GPS, and a shared foursome scorecard without paying $350+ or dealing with physical club sensors, Cap & Carry delivers everything you actually need.”

Common Questions

Cap & Carry vs. Arccos Golf FAQs

Everything you need to know about switching, pricing, and on-course accuracy.

Cap & Carry uses your phone’s high-precision satellite GPS. On any shot, tap "Hit Shot & Walk". Walk to your ball, pick your club, and tap "Save Shot". It accurately logs your real-world yardage to refine your Bag DNA carry profile with zero sensor glitches.

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