Comparison

Chronocurl vs Shot Pattern

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chronocurl

This app provides a laser stopwatch system to help curling players analyze and improve their rock delivery. It quantifies linear speed, rotation, and direction, offering detailed feedback for enhanced consistency and performance.

Highlights
  • Laser stopwatch system
  • Quantifies linear speed
  • Measures rotation speed
  • Analyzes delivery direction
  • Speed data in multiple units
  • Hog line speed conversion
  • Between shot timer
Features
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Chronocurl is a laser stopwatch system useful to calculate relevant information for curling players. The curling delivery is a complex process. In order to progress, it is very important to get accurate feedback in order to quantify the diverse parameter composing the delivery. Three main parameter define the trajectory of a curling stone: the direction, the rotation speed and the linear speed of the rock. Chronocurl quantifies the linear speed of the curling rock when it cuts the laser beam. Using the value of speed, the player can easily work on his consistency without having to refer visually to the distance travelled by the rock. The app lets you read speed data in numerous units such as km/h, mph, m/s. The app also allow conversion of speed data at the hog line into approximation of commonly used split times such as back-line to hog-line or T-line to hog line. Here are some features : All Speed Units : Free and Pro Version Dual display : Free and Pro Version Detail display : Free and Pro Version Rock Circumference Setting: Free and Pro Version Between shot timer : Free and Pro Version Hog to hog split times : Pro Version Audio feedback : Pro Version Side by side practice : Pro Version Multi-Chronocurl : Pro Version Email of practice data : Pro Version Multiple Rock circumference: Upcoming Pro Version

About

Shot Pattern

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
Currently charting
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The Golf GPS App That Helps You Turn Your Shot Data Into Lower Scores: • Attack Smarter with Personalized Targets • Improve Faster with Advanced Stats & Analytics Shot Pattern overlays your personal shot dispersion onto satellite imagery of every hole, so you can pick smarter targets, avoid trouble, and shoot lower scores. Trusted by players on PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA, and college teams worldwide. 4.8 stars from thousands of golfers. YOUR SHOT PATTERN ON EVERY HOLE Most golf GPS apps stop at giving you a number to the green. Shot Pattern goes further. It takes your actual shot data and shows you where your ball is likely to land based on your club and target selection. See your tee shot arc and approach shot circle overlaid right on the satellite image of the hole you’re standing on. Take the guesswork out of where to aim. STROKES GAINED PREDICTOR Compare different club and target combinations to see the expected strokes gained outcome for each option. Should you hit driver or lay up with an iron? How aggressive should you aim at a tucked pin? The Predictor runs the math using your personal dispersion so you can make confident decisions instead of guessing. SHOT TRACKING & STROKES GAINED STATS Track every shot with GPS precision. Get shot by shot strokes gained breakdowns for driving, approach, short game, and putting. Filter by distance, lie, club, or round. Advanced analytics including Drives in Play, Big Misses, and Big 5 Score Killers help you find the patterns that are costing you strokes. 40,000+ COURSES WITH GPS & GREEN MAPS Satellite imagery on every hole. Measure landing areas. Course preview tools to plan your strategy before the round. Elevation data. Green maps to read breaks and plan approaches. USGA and R&A compliant for tournament and handicap play. CONNECT YOUR DATA Upload launch monitor data to build your dispersion profile faster. Share your stats with your coach. Multiple tracking modes including live GPS on course, Apple Watch, or post round manual entry. WHAT GOLFERS ARE SAYING “You won’t need any other golf app” “Fantastic Shot Tracking and Course Management” “The uploading of launch monitor data is fantastic” “Switched from Decade” Start your free trial today. Terms of Use: https://shotpattern.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://shotpattern.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Chronocurl4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronocurl at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Chronocurl also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Chronocurl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronocurl ships an update every 9 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Chronocurl versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronocurlShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy SimardUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

Chronocurl

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Chronocurl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shot Pattern

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Chronocurl

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Shot Pattern

Subscriptions6
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Six Month Subscription7 Days trial$74.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$99.001 Year
  • One Year Subscription1 Month trial$99.001 Year
One-time1
  • Green Maps Add On - Single Course$4.99

Questions

Is Chronocurl free?
Chronocurl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chronocurl or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither Chronocurl nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chronocurl or Shot Pattern?
Chronocurl ships an update every 9 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Chronocurl was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 18, 2026.

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