# linkster vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against linkster's 1. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). linkster's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. linkster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

linkster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

linkster ships an update every 2 days, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | linkster | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkster/id1445684216/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gauss d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/616036024) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### linkster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkster/id1445684216)

This free mobile application helps golfers manage their playing schedules, find open games, and communicate with other players. It supports over 22,550 golf courses across the US and Canada, synchronizing tee times and player availability.

**Highlights:** Manage playing schedules for 22,550+ courses, Synchronize tee times with all players, Share game openings with your player list, Search for game openings and post availability, Set player availability to avoid conflicts, Coordinate and communicate across clubs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groups unlimited | $1.99 | per month |
| Groups unlimited | $19.99 | per year |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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 linkster free?

linkster 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, linkster or Shot Pattern?

linkster is rated higher. linkster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do linkster or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither linkster nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

linkster ships an update every 2 days, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, linkster was updated on October 4, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 20, 2026.

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