Uneekor EYE Mini or SkyTrak Plus: Is the Extra Cost Worth Paying?

The SkyTrak+ and the Uneekor EYE Mini are both side-of-ball launch monitors. They sit beside the ball instead of behind you, and both were released in May 2023. The gap between them is mainly price. The SkyTrak+ lists at about $2,995 at time of writing and the EYE Mini at about $4,500, and that gap widens once yearly software fees are added.

So the real question is whether the EYE Mini's faster on-screen result, extra club detail and short-game reads justify roughly $1,500 more up front, plus higher yearly fees. For most home bays the SkyTrak+ is enough. For players who work on delivery, wedges and putting, the EYE Mini has real advantages, and the sections below show where they are.

We look at the same things for both units: the decision table, the three-year cost, what each unit reports on full swings and on the short game, how quickly the result appears, room fit, software access, weight and support. Where sources disagree on a number, we say so instead of picking one and presenting it as settled.

How we put this together: we compared published manufacturer specs, retailer listings and owner reports, then applied the criteria below. Links on this page may earn us a commission.

Side-by-side decision table

Feature	SkyTrak+	Uneekor EYE Mini
Release	May 2023	May 2023
List price	About $2,995 at time of writing	About $4,500 at time of writing
Tracking	Photometric camera plus dual Doppler radar	Camera-based (check the current spec sheet)
Club data	Club head speed, smash factor, path and face angle with no stickers	Full club data needs reflective stickers on each club
Shot display	About 2 seconds in one source; sources conflict	About half a second
Weight	About 2.7 lb	About 7 lb, with built-in handle
Battery	About 5 hours	7 to 8 hours
Connection	USB, home Wi-Fi or direct without a network	Own Wi-Fi to an iPad; second connection for online features
Placement	Laser dot shows the ball spot, unit sits beside the ball	About 15.75 in from the ball; 12 x 8 in hitting zone
Included software	SkyTrak range app	Uneekor VIEW
Yearly fees	Optional plans, about $99.95 to $129.95 per year	$199 to $399 tiers; $599 top tier

Prices and fees are as listed at time of writing and change often, so check current pricing before you buy.

Which one to buy: the quick verdict

The SkyTrak+ is the right pick for most home bays where budget matters. The EYE Mini is for data-focused players who grind wedges and putting and want near-instant feedback.

How we weighted the comparison

• Total three-year cost (25%): The price gap widens once each brand's software tiers are added.
• Data depth and short-game reliability (25%): The EYE Mini's premium rests on club detail and wedge and putt reads.
• Speed of shot display (15%): A two-second wait against a half-second one changes how practice feels.
• Simulator software access (15%): Which tier unlocks E6 Connect, GSPro and TGC 2019 differs by brand.
• Setup, room fit and portability (10%): Weight, battery, placement distance and connection model.
• Support and resale (10%): Owner-reported support and how well each holds its value.

Signs the SkyTrak+ covers what you need

• Your budget sits near $3,000 for the monitor, all in.
• Several people share the same clubs, so skipping stickers matters to you.
• You mostly track carry, dispersion and gapping rather than club delivery.
• You want the widest third-party software list on the cheapest tier.

Signs the EYE Mini earns its premium

• You care about strike location and want the slow-motion impact camera.
• You work on attack angle and delivery and want to see the numbers behind them.
• You practice chips and putts seriously and want the stronger reads around the green.
• You run rapid-fire practice, where a two-second wait breaks your rhythm.
• You value support that can log in remotely to troubleshoot.

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Three-year cost with software included

Start with the monitor price, then add three years of the software plan you would actually run. For the SkyTrak+ range app alone, the price is about $2,995 at time of writing. Add the optional plan at about $129.95 per year and the total is $2,995 + 3 x $129.95 = $3,384.85. At the older rate of about $99.95 per year, the same sum comes to $2,995 + 3 x $99.95 = $3,294.85.

The EYE Mini starts at about $4,500 at time of writing. With its $199 tier, three years comes to $4,500 + 3 x $199 = $5,097. At the $399 tier it is $4,500 + 3 x $399 = $5,697. With the $599 Ultimate package the total is $4,500 + 3 x $599 = $6,297.

Across these scenarios the gap runs from about $1,700 to about $3,000 over three years. The low end compares the SkyTrak+ on its $129.95 plan with the EYE Mini on its $199 tier. The high end compares the SkyTrak+ at the older $99.95 rate with the Ultimate package.

The comparison is not quite like for like. Third-party simulator licenses such as E6 Connect, GSPro and TGC 2019 cost extra on both units, and the EYE Mini needs its Pro Package to run three of them. Most third-party titles also need their own subscription on top of the hardware plan. Add those costs to whichever side you are pricing, because they can close part of the gap or widen it depending on the software you pick.

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Full-swing ball numbers: spin and launch

Both units report the core ball numbers you would expect: ball speed, spin, launch angle, carry, apex and flight time. Both track them indoors and outdoors, so a full swing on the range or in the bay gives you the same set of figures. The practical differences show up in how steady those figures look from shot to shot.

Owner and reviewer reports describe the EYE Mini as giving more consistent spin, particularly on wedges and short irons. Treat that as a pattern in reports rather than a measured result, and read current reviews before you rely on it for a purchase decision.

The SkyTrak+ reads spin from any ball without markings, so you can use a regular range ball or your usual practice ball without preparing it. Ball speed is one of its strengths. It handles driver ball speeds well above 170 mph, and the maker's published range goes up to about 215 mph. Check the current spec sheet for that figure, since specs like this get updated.

Club delivery numbers and the sticker trade-off

The biggest practical difference is club data. The SkyTrak+ reports club head speed, smash factor, path and face angle with no stickers, thanks to its dual Doppler radar. The EYE Mini reads ball data without stickers too, but full club data, including path, angle of attack and more detailed delivery, needs reflective stickers on each club.

The trade-off is time and convenience. Stickers take a little effort every time you switch clubs or hand your clubs to a friend. In return, the EYE Mini adds angle of attack detail, which is the number that tells you whether you are coming into the ball steep or shallow. Sources differ on whether the SkyTrak+ reports angle of attack, so check its current spec sheet before you assume either way.

If you hit alone and enjoy working on delivery, the stickers are a small price for the detail. If you share the bay with a household, they turn into a routine chore, and the SkyTrak+ is the simpler choice.

Wedges, chips and putts near the green

Owner reports lean toward the EYE Mini for chips and putts, with more reliable reads around the green. That is owner opinion rather than a measured gap, so weigh it accordingly. The SkyTrak+ handles short-game practice well enough, but its reads are described as less refined.

Why does this matter? Speed control and wedge flighting drills depend on small differences between shots, so the quality of the reads counts for more here than it does on a driver. If your practice is mostly full swings, you will not feel the gap much. If you spend a lot of session time on chips and putts, the EYE Mini's reads are the strongest argument for paying more.

If you want to know how putting works on either unit, our putting on a simulator guide covers the setup.

Time from strike to on-screen result

The two units show the result on screen at very different speeds. One source puts the SkyTrak+ at about 2 seconds from strike to display. The maker says its processing is faster than the original SkyTrak, but sources conflict on the exact figure, so treat 2 seconds as an approximate value. The EYE Mini is listed at about half a second.

For a 60-ball session, that difference adds up. By our math, two seconds per shot against half a second is an extra 90 seconds of waiting across 60 shots, or about a minute and a half. Half a second barely interrupts a rhythm, while a two-second pause can feel like a stop-start drill. On a simulator round, where you are already pausing to think between shots, the gap matters less.

If the delay bothers you, our shot delay guide explains where lag comes from, including how Wi-Fi and USB connections change it.

Placement, room size and how each one connects

The SkyTrak+ connects by USB, to your home Wi-Fi, or directly without a network. A laser dot shows where the ball should sit, and the unit sits beside the ball rather than behind you. Setup is straightforward because the placement cue is built in.

The EYE Mini broadcasts its own Wi-Fi network that your iPad joins. Online features need a second internet connection at the same time, so a bay with no home internet has to plan for that. Its placement is about 15.75 inches from the ball, with a 12 x 8 inch hitting zone. Squaring it up takes more care than the laser dot on the SkyTrak+.

Both units save depth compared with radar units that sit behind the golfer, which matters in a narrow basement or a garage.

Room math for either unit

The most specific room guidance published here comes from Uneekor for the EYE Mini. Use these figures as a planning baseline for either unit, and check the maker's current guidance for the SkyTrak+ before you build around it. The EYE Mini guidance calls for at least 8 feet of ball flight to the screen, a hitting area of about 10 x 10 feet, and a ceiling of at least 8 feet as a workable minimum.

Take the 8 feet of ball flight and add about 5 feet of stance and swing space behind the ball. That gives about 13 feet of depth as a minimum. For a more comfortable setup with 10 feet of ball flight, you need about 15 feet. On width, 10 feet is the minimum and 12 feet is more comfortable for drivers.

Our room size guide and ceiling height guide cover the wider planning around these numbers.

Range apps, practice modes and simulator access

Feature	SkyTrak+ (SkyTrak app)	EYE Mini (Uneekor VIEW)
Included app	SkyTrak range app	VIEW software
Multiple user profiles	Check current profile options in the app	Multiple accounts for family sharing
Practice features	Shot data, trends and stored history	Slow-motion impact camera
Paid tiers	Optional plan, about $99.95 to $129.95 per year	Refine and Refine+ upgrades; $199 to $399 per year; Ultimate $599 per year
Third-party simulators	TGC 2019, GSPro, E6 Connect, WGT, Creative Golf 3D, Fitness Golf	TGC 2019, GSPro and E6 Connect with the Pro Package
Platforms	PC, iOS and Android	iPad

SkyTrak app and its paid tiers

The SkyTrak range app runs on PC, iOS and Android, and it stores your shot data, trends and history. A paid plan adds challenges, deeper analytics and third-party access. The compatible titles the brand names are TGC 2019, GSPro, E6 Connect, WGT, Creative Golf 3D and Fitness Golf, and most of them need their own subscription. Plan names and prices have changed over time, so check the current tiers on the maker's site before you rely on the figures in this article.

For setup steps, see our SkyTrak software plans and setup guide.

Uneekor VIEW, Refine and the Pro Package

VIEW supports multiple accounts, which suits a family sharing one unit, and it works with the slow-motion impact camera. Refine and Refine+ are the upgrade tiers above the base software. Third-party simulators TGC 2019, GSPro and E6 Connect are available only with the Pro Package. Standard upgrades run from $199 to $399 per year, and the Ultimate package is $599 per year, all as listed at time of writing.

For the other side of the comparison, our SkyTrak+ review covers what the SkyTrak+ does day to day.

Weight, battery and moving it around

The SkyTrak+ weighs about 2.7 lb and runs for about 5 hours. It is easy to carry, and an optional protective case is available. Check the current weight figure, since the number varies between sources.

The EYE Mini weighs about 7 lb and has a built-in handle, with a battery life of 7 to 8 hours. It is the heavier unit, but the handle makes it manageable to move, and its longer battery is the stronger point for extended sessions.

Who cares about this? Range users and anyone moving the unit between rooms will notice the difference. A permanent bay will not gain much from it.

Support response, repairs and resale value

SkyTrak+ owners describe support as solid but sometimes slow at peak demand. Owner reports mention few hardware failures, though a product this young has a small track record, so keep that in mind.

Uneekor support has a reputation for quick help, and owners mention remote log-in troubleshooting. Both points come from owner reports rather than from published service levels, so treat them as a sense of how each company behaves rather than a guarantee.

On resale, opinion favors the EYE Mini holding its value better, plausibly because of its premium positioning. Both products are young, though, so long-term resale data is thin, and a used price today tells you little about what either unit will fetch in several years.

For common fixes, our SkyTrak troubleshooting guide covers the error messages owners run into most.

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If neither one fits

• Lower budget, still side of ball: the original SkyTrak, used or new, or Square Golf. Our Square Golf vs original SkyTrak comparison covers that choice.
• Behind the ball and portable: the Garmin R10 or Rapsodo MLM2PRO. See SkyTrak+ vs Garmin R10 and SkyTrak+ vs MLM2PRO for the trade-offs.
• Between the two prices: the Bushnell Launch Pro, covered in our Bushnell Launch Pro review, or the ProTee VX, compared in SkyTrak+ vs ProTee VX.
• Overhead mounting instead: start with our Uneekor simulator packages roundup and the overhead launch monitor picks.

Questions to settle before you choose

Five questions come up most often when people compare these two units. The short answers below cover the key points, and the detail behind each one sits in the sections above.

Can either unit go outdoors to a driving range?

Both units are battery powered and track ball data outdoors as well as indoors, so a driving range is workable for either one. The SkyTrak+ weighs about 2.7 lb and runs for about 5 hours, which makes it the easier unit to carry. The EYE Mini is heavier at about 7 lb, but its built-in handle and 7 to 8 hour battery suit longer sessions; confirm its outdoor guidance with Uneekor before you buy.

Do both work for left-handed golfers?

Both units sit beside the ball, so a left-handed golfer moves the unit to the other side. Handedness is set in the software on either one. Confirm the EYE Mini's left-handed support with Uneekor before you buy, because that is not a detail to assume.

Will either one play simulator courses with no internet?

The SkyTrak+ can connect directly, without a network, for range use. Registration, firmware and online play still need an internet connection. The EYE Mini runs its own Wi-Fi to an iPad, and its online features need a second connection at the same time. Many simulator titles also check licenses online, so confirm each game's requirements.

Can family members keep separate profiles on one unit?

Uneekor VIEW supports multiple accounts, so the EYE Mini suits a household sharing one unit. The SkyTrak app has user profiles too, but check the current options before you rely on them. Because the SkyTrak+ needs no stickers, swapping one player's clubs for another's takes less setup.

Which one suits a beginner better?

For most beginners the SkyTrak+ is the better starting point. It costs less, needs no club stickers, and its app history and trends make the numbers easier to follow. The EYE Mini's extra club detail pays off most for players who are already working on their delivery.