# Trackman Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trackman Golf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Trackman Golf also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 2.1K). Shot Pattern's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Trackman Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Trackman Golf against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackman Golf has 45K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Trackman Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Trackman Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, Shot Pattern every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trackman Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackman-golf/id1245413916/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #107 |
| Size | 149 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrackMan A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/450767751) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Trackman Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackman-golf/id1245413916)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Analyze your golf performance with detailed data from indoor and outdoor sessions. Track improvements, compete with friends, and access lifetime statistics. Enhance your practice and play with powerful insights.

**Highlights:** Live ball-data tracking, Activity overview with reports, Golf games for practice, Personal account with lifetime statistics, Updated leaderboards, Quick login for performance tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Play anywhere
- 👍 Golf simulator
- 👍 Satisfied & happy
- 👍 Good times
- 👍 Lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activities no longer recording
- 🐛 Incredibly unstable
- 🐛 Won't link up
- 🐛 No way to fix or delete bad data in an activity
- 🐛 Activities Showing Online But Not In App

**Reported bugs**

- Activities no longer recording
- Incredibly unstable
- Won't link up
- No way to fix or delete bad data in an activity
- Activities Showing Online But Not In App

**Requested features**

- Strokes Gained Data Please!!
- Any chance or enabling landscape view
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to delete shots


### Shot Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses your actual shot data to create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

**Highlights:** Personalized shot dispersion maps, Strokes gained predictor, Shot tracking and analytics, 40,000+ courses with GPS, Launch monitor data import, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| Green Maps Add On - Single Course | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent course preview and strategy planning
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to import launch monitor data
- 🚀 Constant app improvements and new features
- 👍 Helpful for course management and lowering scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with GPS tracking and shot entry during rounds
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of shot data
- 🤔 Manual shot entry too time-consuming for some users
- 🤔 Lack of on-course shot tracking

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not accurately showing hole orientation
- Course boundaries not saving properly
- Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
- Lack of UK golf course support

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trackman Golf free?

Trackman Golf 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, Trackman Golf or Shot Pattern?

Trackman Golf is rated higher. Trackman Golf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Trackman Golf or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Trackman Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trackman Golf or Shot Pattern?

Trackman Golf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 4 days. Most recently, Trackman Golf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shot Pattern on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Trackman Golf or Shot Pattern?

Trackman Golf currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Shot Pattern at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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