Mobile Requirements
iPhone compatibility and device requirements
The short version: iPhone 12 or later, iOS 18+, ~2GB storage. Course Mode works on all supported devices. Range Mode (swing analysis) works best on iPhone 14 Pro and later.
iPhone Compatibility
| Tier | Devices | Range Mode Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal | iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16 series, 17 series | Best experience — fastest analysis, spatial pose, hand tracking, all 20+ metrics |
| Recommended | iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus | Full analysis with spatial pose and hand tracking at full precision |
| Supported | iPhone 13 series, 14, 14 Plus | All metrics including spatial pose. Pro models more comfortable. |
| Minimum | iPhone 12 series | All metrics available including spatial pose. Slightly slower analysis. |
| Not Supported | iPhone 11 and older, SE (2nd gen) | Range Mode disabled. Course Mode works fine. |
Why These Requirements?
Range Mode runs three things simultaneously: high-speed camera capture, real-time swing analysis, and the AI coaching model. Newer iPhones have faster chips and more memory, which means faster analysis and smoother performance. Older devices still work — the app adapts to your hardware automatically.
Newer devices run everything faster and smoother. Older supported devices still work — the app adapts automatically.
iOS Version
BogeyHunter requires iOS 18 or later.
Storage
| Data | Size |
|---|---|
| App bundle (with AI model) | ~2 GB |
| Swing metrics (per year, heavy use) | ~7.5 MB |
| Round history | ~1 MB/year |
| Total | ~2 GB |
Range Mode Setup
- Tripod or phone mount — phone must be stationary
- Distance: 6-10 feet from golfer, full body in frame
- Angle: Face-on or down-the-line (Coach Mulligan adapts to either)
- Lighting: Well-lit indoor or outdoor. Avoid backlit situations.
- Orientation: Portrait mode (app locks to portrait)
Three ways to capture swings:
- Auto-detect — stand still at address, the app detects your swing automatically
- Apple Watch trigger — wrist accelerometer detects impact and triggers capture
- Manual — tap the capture button after each swing
Audio cues confirm detection status: a chime plays when the system is ready, and a beep confirms each captured swing. No need to watch the screen.
Apple Watch Companion
The BogeyHunter Watch app adds wrist-based features:
- Swing detection — high-frequency wrist accelerometer detects impact, triggers iPhone capture
- Heart rate tracking — monitors fatigue during practice sessions via HealthKit
- Coaching on your wrist — Coach Mulligan's feedback appears on your Watch after each swing
- Course mode — GPS distance and club recommendations from your wrist
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| watchOS | 10.0 or later |
| Models | Apple Watch Series 6 and later, SE (2nd gen), Ultra |
| Sensors used | Accelerometer (swing detection), Heart rate (fatigue), GPS (course mode) |
AirPods Head Tracking
With compatible headphones, BogeyHunter tracks head rotation during your swing to detect "head up" faults and provide additional coaching context. No setup needed — connect normally and head tracking activates automatically.
Compatible devices: AirPods Pro (1st/2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods 4, AirPods Max, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Solo 4, Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Powerbeats Fit. Other Bluetooth headphones work for voice coaching but do not support head tracking.
Cross-Platform Sync
BogeyHunter can sync sessions between your iPhone and desktop over your local network. Review your sim bay sessions on your phone, or send range sessions to your desktop for deeper analysis with the full multi-camera system. Sync happens over Wi-Fi — no cloud required.
iPhone SE Compatibility
| Model | Chip | RAM | Range Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE (3rd gen, 2022) | A15 | 4 GB | Supported — coaching responses may be shorter |
| SE (2nd gen, 2020) | A13 | 3 GB | Not supported — Course Mode only |
App Store Compliance
BogeyHunter is rated 4+ (Suitable for All Ages). No in-app purchases, no advertising, no tracking SDKs. The app uses only standard encryption — see Encryption Compliance for details.