# Awesome Golf Simulator vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Awesome Golf Simulator's 4.2. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 279). Awesome Golf Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Golf Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 279, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Awesome Golf Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Golf Simulator | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 279 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#114** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Detail Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487825762) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Golf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Transform your golf practice and play with this app, compatible with various launch monitors. Enjoy unique game modes, challenging courses, and a state-of-the-art practice facility with detailed ball flight analysis and instant feedback.

**Highlights:** Launch monitor integration, Unique golf courses, Game modes (nearest the pin, long drive), State-of-the-art practice facility, Detailed shot tracking and ball flight analysis, Instant feedback on club and ball statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Subscription License (Legacy) | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data and tracking
- 👍 Fun and engaging games
- ⭐ Great value for the price
- 💻 Smooth performance on older devices
- 🤖 Helpful coaching and practice features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔁 Connectivity issues with launch monitors
- 🔒 Lack of offline mode and data export
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🎨 Dated or underwhelming graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects during gameplay
- Inaccurate club distance tracking
- Issues with short shot registration

**Requested features**

- More virtual golf courses
- Ability to save and review practice data
- Offline mode for reviewing past sessions
- Customizable tee box and green distances
- Multiplayer and online tournament features


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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 Awesome Golf Simulator free?

Awesome Golf Simulator 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, Awesome Golf Simulator or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Awesome Golf Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Awesome Golf Simulator or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Awesome Golf Simulator nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Awesome Golf Simulator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Awesome Golf Simulator or Shot Pattern?

Awesome Golf Simulator currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Shot Pattern at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*