Comparison

ChipIn Shot Tracker 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

ChipIn Shot Tracker

This app provides a powerful launch monitor experience using your phone's camera. Track shot data, improve your game with detailed analytics, and even play virtual courses. It's designed for golfers of all levels, offering precise distance control without expensive hardware.

Highlights
  • Camera-based launch monitor
  • Precise shot data tracking
  • Game improvement analytics
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Virtual course connectivity
  • Indoor/outdoor practice modes
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a golf launch monitor. Set it on a tripod, swing, and see your pro-level data on every shot, at the range or into a net at home. GolfTrak is now ChipIn Shot Tracker. Same tracking, same account, same shot history. New name. EVERY SWING, MEASURED • Carry and total distance • Ball speed and club speed • Launch angle and launch direction • Spin rate and smash factor No sensors and no extra hardware. Just your iPhone's camera. KNOW EVERY CLUB IN YOUR BAG Every shot is saved club by club. See your average, long and short for each club, where your misses go, and how your numbers change over time. Is your 7-iron really your 7-iron? Now you'll know. PRACTICE WHERE YOU PRACTICE Driving range, hitting net, enclosure, indoors or outdoors. Choose your setup and the app guides you through it. SET UP IN MINUTES Follow our easy guide and you're hitting in under 3 minutes on average. For the best results, use a small tripod that goes as low as 6 inches. A stack of books works in a pinch. YOUR NUMBERS ON YOUR WRIST With Apple Watch, each shot's numbers appear on your wrist in real time, so you can stay in your rhythm. PLAY CHIPIN GAMES
Make practice fun. Hit real shots with your own club and ball, and watch them play out in ChipIn games on a second screen: your iPad, laptop or monitor, or stream to your TV. Your iPhone tracks every shot from behind you while the game plays at chipin.golf.
• Red Rock Challenge: Perfect your chip game in a desert canyon
• Paradise Pin: Get closest to the pin on an island green
• Bullseye Blast: Six shots. Six targets. Can you hit them all?
Games are free to play. No simulator required. FREE TO START Download free and try PRO features free for 7 days. CHIPIN PRO SUBSCRIPTION ChipIn PRO is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

ChipIn Shot Tracker4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against ChipIn Shot Tracker's 4.4. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ChipIn Shot Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of ChipIn Shot Tracker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChipIn Shot Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ChipIn Shot Tracker versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipIn Shot TrackerShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (385 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3852.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size903 MB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGolftrak, Inc.Undaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

ChipIn Shot Tracker

All ratings381 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative39.1%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

User reviews

ChipIn Shot Tracker

From 385 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative phone-based launch monitor technology
  • 💰 Affordable alternative to expensive launch monitors
  • 📊 Accurate shot tracking and distance measurements
  • ⚙️ Easy setup and intuitive user interface
  • 🔗 Seamless integration with E6 Connect and GSPro

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes after shot registration
  • ❌ Inconsistent ball detection and recognition
  • 📍 Requires precise phone positioning and setup
  • 🌞 Poor performance in outdoor/bright conditions
  • ❓ Inaccurate distance and speed measurements

Shot Pattern

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

ChipIn Shot Tracker

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes immediately after shot is registered
  • Ball detection fails repeatedly despite proper setup
  • E6 Connect linking issues and disconnections
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • Server error when creating account
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  • App force closes during shot tracking
  • Unable to stabilize phone when positioned behind ball
  • Shot data not being saved or displayed
  • Update notifications but unable to update app
  • AI-only customer support with no human response
  • Inconsistent accuracy across different shot types

Requested features

10 requests
  • Proper free trial with full feature access (14+ days)
  • Larger, more readable fonts for outdoor use
  • Offline functionality without internet requirement
  • Better ball detection for foam/colored balls
  • Carry distance vs total distance toggle option
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  • Swing direction accuracy improvements
  • Longer delay between ball placement and swing detection
  • Shot history accessible without paid subscription
  • Portal access for free trial users
  • Support for older iPhone models

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

ChipIn Shot Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • ChipIn PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Monthly$29.991 Month
  • ChipIn PRO - Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • GolfTrak PRO + E6 - Annual$199.991 Year
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 ChipIn Shot Tracker free?
ChipIn Shot Tracker 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, ChipIn Shot Tracker or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. ChipIn Shot Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do ChipIn Shot Tracker or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither ChipIn Shot Tracker nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChipIn Shot Tracker or Shot Pattern?
ChipIn Shot Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, ChipIn Shot Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 2026.

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