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Swing tempo is the ratio of your backswing time to your downswing time. Research shows that elite golfers maintain consistent tempo ratios regardless of the club they use. A typical full swing tempo is 3:1 (backswing takes three times longer than the downswing). Consistent tempo leads to more consistent ball striking, better distance control, and lower scores.

Training Mode plays guided audio tones through your iPhone to teach you the feel of correct tempo. It's like having a metronome designed specifically for golf. Practice Mode uses your Apple Watch to measure your actual swing tempo in real time, so you can see whether you've internalized the rhythm. Use Training Mode to learn, Practice Mode to confirm.

No. Training Mode works with just your iPhone. An Apple Watch is only required for Practice Mode (real-time swing measurement). If you do have a Watch, you'll also get synchronized haptic feedback during Training Mode sessions. The app requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 9+.

Yes. Each swing type comes with a research-backed default ratio (Full Swing 3:1, Short Game 2:1, Putting 1:1), but you can customize Full Swing from 2.0:1 to 4.0:1 and Short Game from 1.0:1 to 3.0:1 in increments of 0.1. You can also adjust the total swing duration from 0.75s to 2.0s to match your natural speed.

During Practice Mode, each swing is compared to your target tempo ratio. If your measured ratio falls within ±0.3 of your target, it's marked as "On Target" with a green indicator and a crowd cheer audio cue. This means you can know instantly — by sound alone — whether you hit your tempo without looking at any screen.

Yes. All your session data is stored locally on your device. We do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent. The app is compliant with GDPR and CCPA. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

OnTempo Golf is a one-time purchase, so there's nothing to cancel. If you'd like a refund, you can request one through Apple's App Store refund process. Since the app includes a full 3-day free trial, we encourage you to evaluate thoroughly before purchasing.