# BlueGolf Scorecard vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against BlueGolf Scorecard's 0%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 21). BlueGolf Scorecard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BlueGolf Scorecard's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

BlueGolf Scorecard ships an update fortnightly, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlueGolf Scorecard | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluegolf-scorecard/id1476416103/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 9 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlueGolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/363203789) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### BlueGolf Scorecard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluegolf-scorecard/id1476416103)

Enhance your golf game with detailed score and shot tracking. Receive instant email analysis and interactive dashboards to identify areas for improvement. Automatically syncs tournament rounds for comprehensive review.

**Highlights:** Quick score entry, Detailed shot tracking, Interactive hole views, Instant email analysis, Advanced round analytics, Automatic tournament round sync

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses your actual shot data to overlay personalized shot dispersion onto course maps, helping you choose smarter targets and improve your game. It provides advanced statistics and analytics to identify patterns that cost you strokes, ultimately leading to lower scores.

**Highlights:** Personalized shot dispersion overlay, Strokes gained predictor, Shot tracking and analytics, GPS and green maps for 40,000+ courses, Launch monitor data import, Multiple tracking modes

**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 BlueGolf Scorecard free?

BlueGolf Scorecard 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, BlueGolf Scorecard or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. BlueGolf Scorecard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do BlueGolf Scorecard or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither BlueGolf Scorecard nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlueGolf Scorecard or Shot Pattern?

BlueGolf Scorecard ships an update fortnightly, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, BlueGolf Scorecard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shot Pattern on November 11, 2026.

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