# Shot Scope vs The Yips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Yips at 100% against Shot Scope's 42%. The Yips also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Shot Scope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Scope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Yips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Yips holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Scope has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Shot Scope's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Yips's.

Shot Scope ships an update weekly, The Yips monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Scope | The Yips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-scope/id1144077203/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yips/id6760378754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shot Scope Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130918147) | [Nathan Thayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882183672) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-scope/id1144077203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and tracking
- 📊 Detailed performance analytics
- 👍 Easy to use app and watch
- 💡 Useful data insights to improve game
- 🤖 Automatic shot tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔄 Inconsistent shot tracking
- 🔍 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with watch
- 🕰️ Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### The Yips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yips/id6760378754)

This app helps golfers improve their mental game by building focus, composure, confidence, and resilience. It offers guided warmups, post-round reflections, and AI-powered insights to overcome performance anxiety and improve scores.

**Highlights:** Pre-round mental warmups, Post-round reflection logging, AI-powered performance insights, Mental game goal setting, Progress tracking over time

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Exit Trail Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Scope free?

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

### Is The Yips free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Scope or The Yips?

The Yips is rated higher. Shot Scope averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while The Yips averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shot Scope or The Yips have ads?

The Yips shows ads; Shot Scope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Scope or The Yips?

Shot Scope ships an update weekly, and The Yips monthly. Most recently, Shot Scope was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Yips on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*