# GolfNow Compete vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfNow Compete at none against Shot Pattern's 8. GolfNow Compete also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GolfNow Compete against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of GolfNow Compete's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

GolfNow Compete ships an update every 5 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GolfNow Compete | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 276 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | 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

### GolfNow Compete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfnow-compete/id1451640918)

Enhance your golf experience with a comprehensive app for competitive play. Track scores, challenge friends, and utilize GPS features for over 30,000 courses worldwide. Improve your game with advanced stats and find local tournaments.

**Highlights:** Live leaderboards, Virtual wagers, 30,000+ course GPS, Advanced stat tracking, Live scoring for up to 8 golfers, Tournament and event search, Custom competitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS and yardages
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Ability to adjust pin position
- 🚀 Seamless transition from lock screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🔨 Missing features from previous app
- 🔨 Inability to track 9-hole rounds
- 🔨 Can't add other players to a round
- 🔨 Limited statistics and scorecard history

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working properly
- Auto-scoring feature not functioning
- Courses not showing up in search
- Handicap not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Advanced statistics and analytics
- Ability to edit and delete scorecards
- Support for 9-hole rounds and competitions


### 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 GolfNow Compete free?

GolfNow Compete 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, GolfNow Compete or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. GolfNow Compete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do GolfNow Compete or Shot Pattern have ads?

GolfNow Compete shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.

### Which is updated more often, GolfNow Compete or Shot Pattern?

GolfNow Compete ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, GolfNow Compete was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 25, 2026.

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