# Range Star Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Range Star Golf's 3.0. Shot Pattern also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Range Star Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Range Star Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Range Star Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Range Star Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range Star Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-star-golf/id1542843757/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 25 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eRange Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524684392) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Range Star Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-star-golf/id1542843757)

Easily purchase golf ball baskets and manage your range account at participating driving ranges. Top up your prepaid account directly through the app, eliminating the need to visit the pro shop. Never forget your range card again by logging in to access your account.

**Highlights:** Purchase golf ball baskets, Track purchases with range account, Top-up prepaid accounts, Access account without range card, Manage membership

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 Range Star Golf free?

Range Star 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, Range Star Golf or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Range Star Golf averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Range Star Golf or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Range Star Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

Range Star Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Range Star Golf was updated on October 6, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 18, 2026.

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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.*