Comparison

LinksGolf 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

LinksGolf

This app provides dynamic scoring for golf matches by automatically adjusting strokes based on player handicaps and course ratings. It allows golfers to compete remotely, even asynchronously, with a 7-day window to complete matches and supports season-long leagues.

Highlights
  • Automatic stroke adjustment for handicaps
  • Dynamic scoring for trusted competition
  • Remote play with 7-day match completion window
  • Season-long leagues for up to 6 players
  • In-app chat for communication
  • Personalized photos for match/league organization
  • Social media sharing of results
Features
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LinksGolf uses player handicaps and course ratings to simply adjust strokes automatically leveling the playing field and providing dynamic scoring for a trusted competition every golfer will love to experience. Not only is LinksGolf great for golfers in different locations, but it is also the perfect solution for golfers that cannot play at the same exact time as their golfing friends by providing a 7 day window to complete each match. How about a league with friends who live in other areas of the country? LinksGolf has that covered as well. Create and join season-long leagues with up to 6 people and compete all the way through to crown a champion golfer of the season... all from different courses! Other Features: - Chat with a friend or a group of friends to Link Up to matches, or chirp during matches - Add personalized photos to help organize and keep track of your Ongoing LinksGolf Matches and Ongoing LinksGolf Leagues - Accept or Reject match and league invites by accessing your bell icon on the home screen - Share your match results to social media Download LinksGolf today and Link Up to experience golf matches wherever, whenever. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shot Pattern

This golf app uses your personal shot data to create personalized targets and advanced analytics, helping you make smarter decisions on the course and improve your game. It overlays your shot dispersion onto hole imagery and predicts strokes gained for different club and target combinations.

Highlights
  • Personalized targets
  • Advanced stats & analytics
  • Shot dispersion overlay
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking
  • 40,000+ courses with GPS
  • Launch monitor data import
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

LinksGolf4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shot Pattern at none against LinksGolf's shown. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). LinksGolf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. LinksGolf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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

LinksGolf 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinksGolf ships an update every 5 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LinksGolf versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinksGolfShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews—67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings62.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinksGolf App, LLCUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

LinksGolf

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,085 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

LinksGolf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

LinksGolf

Subscriptions4
  • Weekender Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Status Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly with 7 days free access7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Yearly with 3.99 / first month1 Month trial$69.991 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 LinksGolf free?
LinksGolf 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, LinksGolf or Shot Pattern?
LinksGolf is rated higher. LinksGolf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do LinksGolf or Shot Pattern have ads?
LinksGolf shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, LinksGolf or Shot Pattern?
LinksGolf ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, LinksGolf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 30, 2026.

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