Coach by ATX vs Arccos: Which Tells You What to Work On?
TL;DRSame goal. Very different approaches to the data → decision → practice loop.
Arccos and Coach by ATX are aimed at the same player: a serious amateur who wants real data, not vibes. Where they differ is how they collect the data and what they do with it afterward.
Head-to-head
| Feature | Arccos | Coach by ATX |
|---|---|---|
| Capture method | Grip-end sensors + GPS | Voice + GPS |
| Hardware required | 14 sensors | iPhone only |
| Strokes-gained data | Yes | Yes |
| Conversational coach | No | Yes (voice) |
| Weekly action item | No | Yes |
| Course database | 40,000+ | 40,000+ |
| Works offline | Partial | Full |
| Starts at | ~$100/yr + sensors | $14.99/mo (14-day trial, no card) |
Source:Public feature pages and pricing from each app at time of writing.
Who each fits
Choose Arccos if you already own the sensors, prefer zero in-round input, and you're comfortable building your own practice plan from the dashboard.
Choose Coach by ATX if you want the data and a coach that tells you which one thing to work on next. The voice-logging takes 10 seconds per hole and works even without a cell signal.
Switching from Arccos
- Your Arccos sensors keep working — nothing to throw out.
- Most users run both for two weeks to compare the data; the numbers line up within a few tenths of a stroke.
- The differentiator is the coaching layer, not the raw stats.
FAQ
Is Coach by ATX a replacement for Arccos?+
For most golfers, yes. Both deliver strokes-gained data; Coach by ATX adds a conversational coach that turns the data into a weekly action item, which is the part most Arccos users skip.
Does Coach by ATX require sensors like Arccos?+
No. Coach by ATX uses voice logging during the round — about 10 seconds per hole — instead of grip-end sensors. No hardware to buy, no batteries to charge.
Stop guessing what to work on.
Coach by ATX is available now on the iPhone App Store. Start your 14-day free trial — no card required.
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