# aG Locker vs Shot Pattern

aG Locker and Shot Pattern both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 31% of aG Locker's. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). aG Locker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for aG Locker against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of aG Locker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

aG Locker ships an update every 6 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aG Locker | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ag-locker/id1446905085/reviews) | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 81 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [aboutGolf Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446905084) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### aG Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ag-locker/id1446905085)

Track your golf game with detailed shot data, connect with friends for friendly competition, and discover nearby indoor golf simulators. Earn badges, review scorecards, and join global contests to enhance your playing experience.

**Highlights:** Track detailed shot data, Connect with friends for competition, Locate nearby indoor golf centers, Review scorecards and shot tracers, Join leagues and global contests, QR code scanner for simulator login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good data tracking
- 💡 Useful for indoor golf practice
- 🚀 Provides detailed stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate shot tracking
- 🐛 Buggy app functionality
- 🐛 Syncing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Can't load previous rounds
- Doesn't save stats properly
- Crashes on opening
- Frequently logs users out

**Requested features**

- Add support for more countries
- Improve data presentation and analytics
- Allow sorting/filtering of data by multiple criteria
- Make the app more user-friendly and intuitive


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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 aG Locker free?

aG Locker 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, aG Locker or Shot Pattern?

aG Locker and Shot Pattern are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.7K and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do aG Locker or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither aG Locker nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aG Locker or Shot Pattern?

aG Locker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, aG Locker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 18, 2026.

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