# Shot Scope vs ShotNotes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Scope | ShotNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-scope/id1144077203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotnotes-golf/id6769310655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shot Scope Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130918147) | [DANIEL PIOTR CYWINSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895697517) |

## 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


### ShotNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotnotes-golf/id6769310655)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotNotes Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ShotNotes Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


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