ANSR Update Report: Practice, Rules, and the Green Monkey
ANSR Update Report: Practice, Rules, and the Green Monkey
Note: This article was translated from Japanese using AI.
April 17, 2026
iOS 1.3.0 / Android 1.1 / Web 3.1
Release overview
We shipped updates for both Android and iOS.
Android is already live, while iOS is still under review as of today.
At the same time, we also:
- Redesigned the app icon (from a safer look to the Green Monkey concept)
- Refreshed the website top page to better express what ANSR is trying to do
This was not a minor patch. We pushed the core concept forward.
1) New Practice mode
This is the headline feature.
Background: “Great analysis, but what should I do next?”
A common user reaction after launch was:
“The analysis is great, but I still don’t know what to do to improve.”
Data alone doesn’t create action. We needed to show clear next steps.
What we built
- 699-drill database
We collected and organized drill references and structured them as link-based guidance. - Mapping drills to analysis
We categorized drills and connected them to user analysis outcomes. - Drill roulette
For users who still hesitate at practice ranges, we added a random drill selector. - Guide links + translation flow
We added source links and a translation-friendly flow for easier understanding. - Practice logs
We added practice recording inside Practice mode.
Most amateurs spend more time practicing than playing rounds.
So we focused on making practice flow smooth and actionable.
2) Rules: “Ken’s Golf Log”
This was planned for a long time.
Why we built it
Golf rules can be surprisingly poetic and interesting, but many players avoid them.
So we turned rules into short story-style reading.
What we shipped
- 110 episodes of “Ken’s Golf Log”
- 3-step quick navigation + 500 Q&A endpoints
- Background context on history, culture, and rule updates
Rules are available for free.
3) Stability and logic fixes
Android crash issue
We addressed a crash related to map-data retrieval.
Network factors still exist, but frequency should now be significantly lower.
SG calculation fix
We corrected part of the SG (strokes gained) logic where values were slightly off.
4) Course data expansion
We increased supported courses from about 300 to 1,500.
We are still building coordinates steadily.
Satellite image issues (snow/clouds on Mapbox imagery) are outside our direct control.
5) Small addition: Golf calculator
We added an in-app golf calculator (including Olympic formats), so users don’t need to switch apps.
6) Icon refresh: Why the Green Monkey?
We changed from a balanced icon to a stronger one.
Reasons:
- Users said the old icon looked too generic.
- “Green Monkey” matched our concept of deep focus.
- The keyword had stayed with us for a long time.
We chose impact over safe familiarity.
7) Website update
Web is now effectively at v3.1.
We rebuilt the top page to better communicate ANSR’s philosophy.
Summary
| Platform | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | 1.3.0 | In review |
| Android | 1.1 | Released |
| Web | 3.1 | Live |
It was a big release.
Signed,
the developer.
I want to play golf.