Comparison

Shot Scope vs Hold Plank

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

Head to head
About

Shot Scope

Upload and view your golf performance data from anywhere. Track your game seamlessly without needing your phone during play, then enjoy detailed stats post-round. Requires a Shot Scope Performance Tracking System.

Highlights
  • Upload performance data
  • View stats anywhere
  • Seamless game tracking
  • Post-round data analysis
  • Connects to tracking system
Features
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Improve your game with Shot Scope. Download the Shot Scope app and unlock powerful tools to help you play better golf. Connect your Shot Scope GPS, rangefinder, or shot tracking device to access GPS course maps, performance statistics (for shot tracking devices), course updates, strategy planning, and more. Apple Watch users Golf with just your Apple Watch using the dedicated Shot Scope Apple Watch app. Access GPS course maps, track your game directly from your wrist, and enjoy 3 free rounds to experience the app before purchasing. Know your game with Shot Scope. The official companion app for Shot Scope GPS, rangefinder, shot tracking devices, and Apple Watch.

About

Hold Plank

Features
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Hold Plank – Plank Timer, Core Workout & Daily Strength Trainer Hold Plank is a simple yet motivating plank workout app designed to help you build core strength, improve posture, and increase endurance while making every training session more enjoyable. Unlike a basic plank timer, Hold Plank keeps your mind engaged while your body works. As you hold your plank position, the app shows fun, surprising, and interesting facts on the screen to help time feel faster. Instead of staring at a timer, you stay focused, distracted from fatigue, and motivated to hold longer than before. Whether you are starting your fitness journey or already training regularly, Hold Plank helps transform a difficult static exercise into a more engaging daily habit. Planking is one of the most effective bodyweight exercises for strengthening: • Core muscles • Abdominals • Lower back • Shoulders • Glutes • Full body stability With regular practice, plank training can help improve: • Posture • Core endurance • Balance • Body control • Mental discipline • Workout consistency Hold Plank was created with a clean and distraction-free design so your attention stays exactly where it should be — on your breathing, your form, and your progress. Features Smart plank timer Start your workout instantly with a clear and easy-to-read timer built specifically for plank training. Fun facts during every session Interesting facts appear while you hold your plank to keep your brain occupied and reduce the feeling of time passing slowly. Personal records tracking Track your longest plank and challenge yourself to beat your previous best. Progress motivation Celebrate every improvement with encouraging feedback when you set a new record. Minimal design A clean interface without clutter helps you stay focused during each workout. Light and dark themes Choose the appearance that feels best for your environment and training style. Portrait and landscape support Train comfortably in the orientation that works best for you. Beginner friendly Perfect for both first-time users and experienced athletes. Why users love Hold Plank Many people struggle with plank workouts because the exercise feels repetitive and mentally difficult. The physical challenge is only part of the battle — staying focused is often harder. Hold Plank solves this by combining: • Fitness • Motivation • Focus • Learning By giving your mind something to do while your body works, the app helps make planking easier to stick with every day. Perfect for • Home workouts • Core training • Ab workouts • Daily fitness routines • Posture improvement • Strength training • Endurance building • Quick workouts anywhere No complicated workout plans. No unnecessary features. No distractions. Just open the app, start the timer, hold your plank, and improve a little every day. Build a stronger core Consistency matters more than intensity. Even a few extra seconds each day can lead to major improvement over time. Hold Plank helps you: • Hold longer • Stay focused • Build discipline • Improve strength • Create a healthy habit If you want a better plank timer, a smarter core workout companion, and a more enjoyable way to train, Hold Plank is the app for you. Hold longer. Stay focused. Learn something new. Break your record.

Screenshots

Shot Scope4 screens
Hold Plank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hold Plank at none against Shot Scope's 1. Shot Scope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Scope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hold Plank asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Scope ships an update every 8 days, Hold Plank every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shot Scope versus Hold Plank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot ScopeHold Plank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShot Scope Technologies LimitedLev Kosyk

Bugs and requests

Shot Scope

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when editing rounds
  • Sync issues between watch and app
  • Missing shots and inaccurate data
  • Firmware update problems
  • Course data not loading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Handicap tracking and management
  • Improved course mapping and updates
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Easier round editing and data management

Hold Plank

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Scope

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
None

Hold Plank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Scope free?
Shot Scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hold Plank free?
Hold Plank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Scope or Hold Plank have ads?
Hold Plank shows ads; Shot Scope does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot Scope or Hold Plank?
Shot Scope ships an update every 8 days, and Hold Plank every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Scope was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hold Plank on October 16, 2026.

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