# GOLFTEC vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against GOLFTEC's 4.0. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (68% vs 53%). GOLFTEC's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GOLFTEC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 692 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of GOLFTEC's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's.

GOLFTEC ships an update monthly, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOLFTEC | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 692 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 420 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLFTEC Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532432946) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### GOLFTEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftec/id1330941693)

Enhance your golf game with performance-tracking tools, including on-course GPS for precise yardage and detailed green views. Analyze your stats, record and review swing videos, and manage your game with skills challenges and bag mapping. Book lessons and access exclusive Pro Shop deals.

**Highlights:** On-course GPS with yardage, Detailed green elevation and slope views, Performance stat tracking, Swing recording and analysis, Review past lessons and drills, Skills challenges and bag mapping, Book lessons and fittings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GOLFTEC Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| GOLFTEC Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📹 Helpful video analysis
- 🛒 Good online shop
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🔇 Video playback problems
- 📆 Unreliable calendar/scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard getting stuck
- Inability to scroll or close screens
- Sync issues with Apple Watch
- Constant sign-outs and login problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with external apps
- More detailed swing analysis tools
- Improved video playback controls
- Better user interface and navigation


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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 GOLFTEC free?

GOLFTEC 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, GOLFTEC or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. GOLFTEC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 692 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do GOLFTEC or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither GOLFTEC nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GOLFTEC or Shot Pattern?

GOLFTEC ships an update monthly, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, GOLFTEC was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 1, 2026.

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