# GolfPass vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is ads: Shot Pattern at none against GolfPass's shown. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). GolfPass's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GolfPass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GolfPass against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of GolfPass's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, Shot Pattern every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfPass | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 113 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GolfNow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/411930501) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### GolfPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfpass/id1448493740)

Access exclusive golf content, including original series, lessons from champions, and Golf Channel programs. Watch on your mobile device or connected TV, anytime, anywhere. Improve your game with thousands of on-demand tips and insights from top professionals.

**Highlights:** Exclusive GolfPass Originals, Golf Channel Programs, On-demand Golf Tips & Lessons, Instruction from Champion Golfers, Streaming Access Anywhere, Live Tournament Updates

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfPass Video | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| GolfPass Video | $49.99 | per year |
| GolfPass+ | $119.00 | per year |
| GolfPass VIP | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Worth every dollar
- 👍 Always on Point
- 👍 Love all these tips
- 👍 Excellent instruction videos
- 👍 Excellent and short tutorial videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Horrible App
- 🚫 Customer Support Disappoints
- 🚫 Great content; horrible app!
- 🚫 Advertising is false
- 🚫 Can't sign in to app

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist order issues
- Freezing/crashing when playing videos
- Login issues, requiring repeated logins
- Inability to access tee time credits
- Incompatibility with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and favorite videos
- Playlist order and continue watching
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Ability to cast to TV
- Ability to track watched videos


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 GolfPass free?

GolfPass 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, GolfPass or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. GolfPass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do GolfPass or Shot Pattern have ads?

GolfPass shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.

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

GolfPass ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 4 days. Most recently, GolfPass was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shot Pattern on November 3, 2026.

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