# Headwind Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Headwind Golf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Headwind Golf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Headwind Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Headwind Golf 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Headwind Golf ships an update every 4 days, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Headwind Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headwind-golf/id1527783063/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 1 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [brian Manley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527783065) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Headwind Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headwind-golf/id1527783063)

This golf application helps players understand wind conditions and their impact on ball flight. It provides real-time wind direction and speed to assist with shot planning on the course.

**Highlights:** Wind direction indicator, Wind speed display, Ball flight impact prediction, Shot planning assistance

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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 Headwind Golf free?

Headwind Golf 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, Headwind Golf or Shot Pattern?

Headwind Golf is rated higher. Headwind Golf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Neither Headwind Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

Headwind Golf ships an update every 4 days, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Headwind Golf was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 23, 2026.

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