Comparison

ParPoints Golf 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

ParPoints Golf

This app revolutionizes golf scoring by allowing players to earn points for achieving par or better from chosen positions on each hole. It offers live group scoring, global course access, and personalized game improvement tools. Ideal for casual players, youth golfers, and tournament organizers seeking a fun, engaging scoring experience.

Highlights
  • Choose your par position on each hole
  • Earn points for par or better
  • No bogeys penalties
  • Set personal records and earn bag tags
  • Live group scoring and real-time leaderboards
  • Access to 38,000+ courses worldwide
  • Improve game consistency with distance practice
Features
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"I admit I was skeptical, but ParPoints is a blast!" – Alan Shipnuck / Fire Pit Collective Join the new golf scoring revolution, where you choose the position on each hole you think you can score par from and score points when you shoot par or better. There are no penalties for bogeys or worse, so you can enjoy more of the shots that keep you coming back to the course—and less of the shots that make you want to throw your clubs in the river. "ParPoints is one of the most exciting golf ideas to come along in a long time." – Randy Syring / PGA Pro Set personal records, earn bag tags for special accomplishments, and compete against your friends with live group scoring. With access to over 38,000 courses around the world, load up ParPoints and head to your favorite course today, and play with anyone on any other course in real time, with a shared leaderboard. "I live in California, and I had to come all the way to the middle of Kansas to discover the most exciting thing going on in golf." – Chuck Mowrey / California golf enthusiast Looking to improve your game? Shoot par consistently from a certain distance before you move back, and watch your skills grow with your distance. This is a great approach for youth golfers, endorsed by PGA pros across the country. You can even keep score for kids without them needing an account. Setting up a tournament? Make it a ParPoints tournament to liven up the scoring and get a quick solution for a live, real-time leaderboard in everyone’s pockets. Have a regular game at your home course? Break up the monotony by playing your old holes from positions you’ve never been able to try before. "ParPoints is changing the game." – Matt Ginella / Fire Pit Collective Golf should be fun. We’re here to make sure it is. Par is possible. Go out there and get yours, with ParPoints. Privacy Policy: https://www.parpointsgolf.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://parpointsgolf.com/terms-conditions

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
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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

ParPoints Golf4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

ParPoints Golf and Shot Pattern both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ParPoints Golf's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's. ParPoints Golf also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 48). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. ParPoints Golf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ParPoints Golf against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ParPoints Golf's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParPoints Golf ships an update every 2 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ParPoints Golf versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParPoints GolfShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (48 ratings)4.8 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings482K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParPoints GolfUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

ParPoints Golf

All ratings48 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,019 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

ParPoints Golf

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

4 purchases

ParPoints Golf

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access$3.991 Month
  • Organization Access Tier 1$150.001 Month
  • Organization Access$200.001 Month
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  • Organization Access Tier Two$250.001 Month
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 ParPoints Golf free?
ParPoints 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, ParPoints Golf or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. ParPoints Golf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.
Do ParPoints Golf or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither ParPoints Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParPoints Golf or Shot Pattern?
ParPoints Golf ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, ParPoints Golf was updated on August 2, 2026 and Shot Pattern on September 29, 2026.

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