Comparison

Putt vs Shot Pattern

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Putt

Effortlessly track golf scores for individuals, groups, and club competitions. Features include automatic handicap calculations, live leaderboards, and support for numerous game formats. Offers advanced stats and historical insights with an optional premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Effortless scoring for rounds
  • Automatic course handicap calculation
  • Group and seasonal leaderboard tracking
  • Club competition management
  • Support for 34 game formats
  • Live mobile and TV leaderboards
  • Access to all South African golf courses
Features
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Scoring made simple. Whether you're a casual golfer, part of a regular group, or playing in weekly club competitions - Putt makes scoring effortless, social, and lightning-fast. Join thousands of golfers across South Africa using Putt to track rounds, manage groups, and run entire club competitions - all in one beautifully simple app. For everyday golfers: - Score your rounds in just a few taps - Automatically calculate points using your course handicap - Track basic stats like birdies, pars, and more - Play solo or with friends - Access every golf course in South Africa For groups: - Create and manage your own golf group - Track seasonal leaderboards across rounds - See performance-to-par stats across all members - Compare scores, trends, and bragging rights - Play from any course, any time For clubs: - Fully manage club competitions, from weeklies to club champs - Support for 34 game formats, including Betterball, Medal, Alliance, Scramble, and more - Automatic playing handicap calculations - Live leaderboards on mobile and TV - Dedicated tools to make every round seamless Why Putt? - Clean, distraction-free design - Lightning-fast scoring - no clutter, no nonsense - Built for golf groups, clubs, and the everyday golfer - Trusted alternative to bulky apps like ScoreCapture - Built in South Africa. Supports all local courses. Go Premium (optional): - Unlock advanced stats, side games, and historical performance insights with a Putt Premium subscription. Stop wasting time on bloated scoring apps. Download Putt today and enjoy golf the way it was meant to be - simple, social, and stress-free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shot Pattern

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
Currently charting
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The Golf GPS App That Helps You Turn Your Shot Data Into Lower Scores: • Attack Smarter with Personalized Targets • Improve Faster with Advanced Stats & Analytics Shot Pattern overlays your personal shot dispersion onto satellite imagery of every hole, so you can pick smarter targets, avoid trouble, and shoot lower scores. Trusted by players on PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA, and college teams worldwide. 4.8 stars from thousands of golfers. YOUR SHOT PATTERN ON EVERY HOLE Most golf GPS apps stop at giving you a number to the green. Shot Pattern goes further. It takes your actual shot data and shows you where your ball is likely to land based on your club and target selection. See your tee shot arc and approach shot circle overlaid right on the satellite image of the hole you’re standing on. Take the guesswork out of where to aim. STROKES GAINED PREDICTOR Compare different club and target combinations to see the expected strokes gained outcome for each option. Should you hit driver or lay up with an iron? How aggressive should you aim at a tucked pin? The Predictor runs the math using your personal dispersion so you can make confident decisions instead of guessing. SHOT TRACKING & STROKES GAINED STATS Track every shot with GPS precision. Get shot by shot strokes gained breakdowns for driving, approach, short game, and putting. Filter by distance, lie, club, or round. Advanced analytics including Drives in Play, Big Misses, and Big 5 Score Killers help you find the patterns that are costing you strokes. 40,000+ COURSES WITH GPS & GREEN MAPS Satellite imagery on every hole. Measure landing areas. Course preview tools to plan your strategy before the round. Elevation data. Green maps to read breaks and plan approaches. USGA and R&A compliant for tournament and handicap play. CONNECT YOUR DATA Upload launch monitor data to build your dispersion profile faster. Share your stats with your coach. Multiple tracking modes including live GPS on course, Apple Watch, or post round manual entry. WHAT GOLFERS ARE SAYING “You won’t need any other golf app” “Fantastic Shot Tracking and Course Management” “The uploading of launch monitor data is fantastic” “Switched from Decade” Start your free trial today. Terms of Use: https://shotpattern.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://shotpattern.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Putt4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against Putt's 6. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). Putt's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Putt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Putt 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Putt's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Putt ships an update every 8 days, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Putt versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuttShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings62.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#88 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverstag Consulting (Pty) LtdUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

Putt

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Putt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shot Pattern

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS not accurately showing hole orientation
  • Course boundaries not saving properly
  • Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
  • Lack of UK golf course support

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Putt

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$25.491 Year
7 purchases

Shot Pattern

Subscriptions6
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • One Month Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Six Month Subscription7 Days trial$74.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$99.001 Year
  • One Year Subscription1 Month trial$99.001 Year
One-time1
  • Green Maps Add On - Single Course$4.99

Questions

Is Putt free?
Putt 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, Putt or Shot Pattern?
Putt is rated higher. Putt averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Putt or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither Putt nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Putt or Shot Pattern?
Putt ships an update every 8 days, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Putt was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 20, 2026.

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