# X vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against X's 13%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of X's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

X ships an update every 2 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 37 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XGolf America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537652445) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-golf/id1537652443)

Experience immersive indoor golf with advanced simulators. Play top courses, track your skills, analyze your swing, and book tee times easily. Enjoy a full entertainment experience with food and drinks.

**Highlights:** Book simulators, Track golf stats, Analyze swing, Play virtual courses, Find venues, Create profile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Localization | $0.49 | per year |
| Gold Tier | $5.99 | per year |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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 X free?

X 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, X or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. X averages 2.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do X or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither X nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Shot Pattern?

X ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 2026.

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