# Golfmetrics vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 68% against Golfmetrics's 16%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Golfmetrics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golfmetrics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Golfmetrics's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's.

Golfmetrics ships an update fortnightly, Shot Pattern every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfmetrics | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmetrics/id1097923575/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 71 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golfmetrics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055761381) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfmetrics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfmetrics/id1097923575)

This app helps golfers improve their game by tracking key performance metrics. It is designed for ease of use, even for time-pressed competitive players.

**Highlights:** Strokes Gained tracking, Performance metric analysis, Usability expert design, Competitive golf focus, Simple and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Coach Lite Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Coach Pro Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Coach Academy Monthly | $199.99 | per month |
| Coach Lite Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Coach Pro Yearly | $499.99 | per year |
| One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Six Month | $39.99 | one-time |
| Team Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual Full Team Subscription | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Detailed strokes gained analytics and insights
- 👍 Simple and intuitive data entry (old version)
- 🎯 Accurate performance metrics and handicap breakdown
- 📈 Helpful practice suggestions and improvement tracking
- 🗺️ GPS features for shot placement accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 😤 Data loss after rounds submitted
- 🔄 Requires constant re-entry of shot data
- ❌ Login and authentication issues
- 📱 Cumbersome new visual shot entry system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during round entry
- Missing holes after round submission
- Cannot place shots on first hole
- App freezes during initial setup and login
- Endless login loop with email already in use error

**Requested features**

- Restore old manual data entry method as option
- Bring back legacy app version
- Add detailed putting statistics by distance
- Include handicap breakdown by shot distance
- Add make percentage and 3-putt statistics


### Shot Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Visualize your actual shot dispersion on any golf hole before you swing. This app helps you choose smarter targets, avoid hazards, and improve your scores by showing where your ball is likely to land based on your club and target. It also offers predictive analytics and detailed shot tracking for performance improvement.

**Highlights:** Personal shot dispersion overlay on hole imagery, Strokes gained predictor for club/target choices, Shot tracking and detailed strokes gained stats, 40,000+ courses with GPS and green maps, Launch monitor data integration, USGA/R&A compliant

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| Green Maps Add On - Single Course | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent course preview and strategy planning
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to import launch monitor data
- 🚀 Constant app improvements and new features
- 👍 Helpful for course management and lowering scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with GPS tracking and shot entry during rounds
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of shot data
- 🤔 Manual shot entry too time-consuming for some users
- 🤔 Lack of on-course shot tracking

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not accurately showing hole orientation
- Course boundaries not saving properly
- Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
- Lack of UK golf course support

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle between carry and total distances
- Option to see optimal target lines
- Scorecard view with strokes gained data
- Personal bests tracking
- Web/desktop version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golfmetrics free?

Golfmetrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shot Pattern free?

Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golfmetrics or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Golfmetrics averages 3.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Golfmetrics or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Golfmetrics nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golfmetrics or Shot Pattern?

Golfmetrics ships an update fortnightly, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Golfmetrics was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shot Pattern on September 23, 2026.

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