Aimy works on most Android tablets with built-in GPS. You don't need an expensive device — a low- or mid-priced tablet works great.
Aimy is an Android app. iOS is not currently supported.
The tablet must have a GPS receiver. This is what gives you real-time distances on the course. Most Android tablets include GPS — check the specs before you buy.
| Factor | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Price range | Low- to mid-priced tablets work well. No flagship needed. |
| Age | Devices from ~2019 onward. Older tablets may work but haven't been tested. |
| Screen size | 8"–11" recommended. Larger screens = better visibility from the driver's seat. |
| Brightness | Brighter displays are easier to read in sunlight. Look for 350+ nits if listed. |
| Battery | A full charge easily lasts 18 holes. Longer battery = less worry. USB power in the cart is a bonus. |
Tested and working: Aimy has been tested on several low- and mid-priced Samsung Galaxy Tabs, Lenovo Tabs, and Android head units (like the Podofo). If it runs Android and has GPS, it will likely work.
Head unit note: If you're using an Android car stereo head unit instead of a tablet, make sure it has a touchscreen. Most do, but some budget units are available without one. Aimy requires touch input.
Aimy works offline. Download your course on Wi-Fi at home and you're set. No cell signal needed on the course.
You don't need the latest Samsung flagship. A $100–$150 tablet with GPS does the job.
Tablet GPS is not a laser rangefinder — and it doesn't need to be. Here's what to expect on the course.
| Condition | Typical accuracy |
|---|---|
| Open fairway | ±3–5 yards — well within a club selection |
| Under tree canopy | ±10 yards — GPS signal is weaker under dense cover |
| Back on the fairway | Accuracy tightens up again within seconds |
We've run as many as five tablets side by side in the same cart while comparing distances with a GPS golf watch and shooting distances with rangefinders. There are always small variances between devices — that's GPS physics, not a software issue. In open conditions, the differences are a few yards. Under heavy canopy, they spread out more. Once you're back in the clear, they converge again.
In practice, a ±3–5 yard variance isn't even a club difference. You quickly learn to trust the distances from your tablet, and the always-on, always-visible advantage of a cart-mounted GPS makes it far more convenient than pulling out a laser or checking your phone on every shot.
From the field: We still carry a laser rangefinder but almost never reach for it anymore. Having live distances right in front of you while you drive changes how you play — you're thinking about your shot before you even stop the cart.
Setup tip: Download your course at home on Wi-Fi before heading out. The course data is small but having it ready means you're playing the moment you pull up to the first tee.
See if your course is available, then download Aimy and head to the course.