Comparison

Shot Scope vs ShotNotes

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

ShotNotes

This app helps golfers improve their game by tracking every shot, identifying patterns, and providing insights beyond a traditional scorecard. It allows for detailed logging of club, distance, lie, and miss direction to reveal areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Shot-by-shot tracking
  • Club and distance logging
  • Miss direction analysis
  • Lie type and outcome tracking
  • Personal notes per shot/hole
  • Pattern identification
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Trying to break 90? Turn your last round into a focused practice session. ADD A ROUND RECAP Record your course, 9 or 18 holes, and final score. Add penalty strokes, three-putt holes, or your biggest difficulty when you know them. No need to record every shot to get started. KNOW WHAT TO PRACTICE NEXT Get a focused target or putting drill based on your recap. See which observations informed the recommendation, record attempts and successes, and build a repeatable practice routine. Recommendations are practice suggestions, not swing diagnoses or promises of lower scores. SEE YOUR PROGRESS With Pro, compare scores, recorded penalty strokes, and three-putt holes across rounds of the same length. Review detailed shot outcomes by club and time period. Courses and playing conditions can differ, so comparisons describe your records rather than guaranteed improvement. ALWAYS FREE - Round recaps and your recap history - Your first full recap practice plan - Saved practice results - Basic course notes - One complete shot-by-shot tracked round - Access to your existing shot history SHOTNOTES PRO - Full practice plans for subsequent recaps - Round comparisons and detailed shot-pattern reports - Unlimited shot-by-shot tracked rounds No club sensors or mandatory account. Your rounds, notes, and practice results stay on your device unless you choose to share a summary. Optional weekly practice reminders help you return to your routine. SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions are available. Current local prices and eligible introductory offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation or after an eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://cywinskidigital.com/apps/shotnotes/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://cywinskidigital.com/apps/shotnotes/user-guide.html

Screenshots

Shot Scope4 screens
ShotNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShotNotes at 100% against Shot Scope's 42%. ShotNotes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Shot Scope's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ShotNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShotNotes 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 1, 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 ShotNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Scope ships an update weekly, ShotNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shot Scope versus ShotNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot ScopeShotNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShot Scope Technologies LimitedDANIEL PIOTR CYWINSKI

Customer experience

Shot Scope

All ratings1,324 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative43.7%

ShotNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ShotNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shot Scope

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
2 purchases

ShotNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ShotNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ShotNotes Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Scope free?
Shot Scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShotNotes free?
ShotNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Scope or ShotNotes?
ShotNotes is rated higher. Shot Scope averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ShotNotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shot Scope or ShotNotes have ads?
Neither Shot Scope nor ShotNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Scope or ShotNotes?
Shot Scope ships an update weekly, and ShotNotes every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Scope was updated on October 17, 2026 and ShotNotes on October 8, 2026.

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