# GolfPutt AR vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against GolfPutt AR's 4.0. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). GolfPutt AR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfPutt AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GolfPutt AR ships an update every 2 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPutt AR | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfputt-ar/id1289750170/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 17 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfPutt AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfputt-ar/id1289750170)

This app uses augmented reality to help golfers improve their putting practice. It allows users to place virtual pins and drop virtual golf balls from any distance, removing guesswork from practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality putting practice, Virtual golf pin placement, Practice ball drops from any distance, Reduces guesswork in practice

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Visualize your actual shot dispersion on any golf hole before you swing. This app helps you choose smarter targets, avoid hazards, and improve your scores by showing where your ball is likely to land based on your club and target. It also offers predictive analytics and detailed shot tracking for performance improvement.

**Highlights:** Personal shot dispersion overlay on hole imagery, Strokes gained predictor for club/target choices, Shot tracking and detailed strokes gained stats, 40,000+ courses with GPS and green maps, Launch monitor data integration, USGA/R&A compliant

**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 GolfPutt AR free?

GolfPutt AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GolfPutt AR or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. GolfPutt AR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do GolfPutt AR or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither GolfPutt AR nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GolfPutt AR or Shot Pattern?

GolfPutt AR ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, GolfPutt AR was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 20, 2026.

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