Comparison

iWanamaker 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

iWanamaker

Track live scores and view real-time leaderboards for golf events and tournaments. Easily enter your scores during a round to keep spectators and competitors updated on your progress.

Highlights
  • Live leaderboards
  • Tournament scoring
  • Real-time updates
  • Easy score entry
  • Mobile and desktop integration
Features
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iWanamaker combines desktop and mobile application technology to allow golfers to view live leaderboards during events and tournaments. On game day, just enter your scores into our easy-to-use scoring interface to let spectators and competitors keep track of your round in real time.

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

iWanamaker4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against iWanamaker's 2.7. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 41%). iWanamaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. iWanamaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iWanamaker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWanamaker ships an update every 6 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iWanamaker versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWanamakerShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (63 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings632.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWanamaker CorporationUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

iWanamaker

All ratings63 ratings
Positive41.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative54.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative54.5%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,050 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

iWanamaker

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

iWanamaker

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 iWanamaker free?
iWanamaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWanamaker or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. iWanamaker averages 2.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do iWanamaker or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither iWanamaker nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWanamaker or Shot Pattern?
iWanamaker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, iWanamaker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 13, 2026.

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