# ScrambleScoring vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrambleScoring at none against Shot Pattern's 8. ScrambleScoring also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. ScrambleScoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScrambleScoring 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScrambleScoring ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrambleScoring | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scramblescoring/id1564302033/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 8 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HireSpace, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645126711) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrambleScoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scramblescoring/id1564302033)

This app simplifies the creation and management of live golf scramble events. Track scores and progress in real-time, offering a professional-level experience for organizers and participants.

**Highlights:** Create scramble events, Host live events, Run scramble events, Real-time score tracking, Professional leaderboard experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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 ScrambleScoring free?

ScrambleScoring 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, ScrambleScoring or Shot Pattern?

ScrambleScoring is rated higher. ScrambleScoring averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do ScrambleScoring or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither ScrambleScoring nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

ScrambleScoring ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, ScrambleScoring was updated on September 30, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 24, 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.*