# AM Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against AM Golf's 4.0. Shot Pattern also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). AM Golf's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AM Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year 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.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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: 29% of AM Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

AM Golf ships an update every 9 days, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AM Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-golf/id1469533309/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 131 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AM Golf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469533308) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### AM Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-golf/id1469533309)

This app connects amateur golfers with organizations and industry professionals. It aims to make golf events and the wider golf world more accessible to everyone. Users can join a community focused on amateur golf.

**Highlights:** Connect with golfers, Connect with organizations, Connect with industry professionals, Access golf events, Amateur golf community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AM Golf Standard | $24.99 | per year |
| AM Golf Premium | $44.99 | per year |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This golf app uses your personal shot data to create personalized targets and advanced analytics, helping you make smarter decisions on the course and improve your game. It overlays your shot dispersion onto hole imagery and predicts strokes gained for different club and target combinations.

**Highlights:** Personalized targets, Advanced stats & analytics, Shot dispersion overlay, Strokes gained predictor, Shot tracking, 40,000+ courses with GPS, Launch monitor data import

**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 AM Golf free?

AM Golf 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, AM Golf or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. AM Golf averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do AM Golf or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither AM Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AM Golf or Shot Pattern?

AM Golf ships an update every 9 days, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, AM Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 30, 2026.

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