# Ace Trace vs Shot Tracer Map

The clearest difference is rating: Ace Trace at 4.3 against Shot Tracer Map's 3.7. Ace Trace also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 6) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). Shot Tracer Map's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ace Trace sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Shot Tracer Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ace Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Trace has 1.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Ace Trace's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shot Tracer Map's.

Ace Trace ships an update weekly, Shot Tracer Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ace Trace | Shot Tracer Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039078678) |

## What reviewers say

### Ace Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-trace-shot-tracker/id1570844427)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Easily add professional-looking visual trails to videos of golf swings, disc throws, and other flying objects. Customize trace lines with various effects and add distance labels to showcase your performance.

**Highlights:** Powerful shot tracing, No tripod needed, Custom visual effects, Distance labels, Flexible tracing modes, Full customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited export | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ace Trace Gold | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Export | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Ace Trace Gold | $49.99 | per year |
| Silver | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Videos | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Gold | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for disc golf content
- 👍 Customizable tracer line
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Adds professional look to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate auto-tracking
- 🔒 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Tracer line speed issues
- Cropping problems with horizontal videos
- Inability to save videos without subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to erase tracer line
- More color/style options for tracer
- Frame-by-frame controls
- Desktop version
- Improved manual editing tools


### Shot Tracer Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027)

Enhance your golf videos by overlaying 2D/3D course maps and animating ball trajectories. This tool provides creators with advanced graphics, GPS-based distance calculations, and customizable metrics to elevate their content for social media and YouTube.

**Highlights:** 2D & 3D course map overlays, Ball flight animation on maps, GPS-based shot distance calculation, Distance remaining to pin animation, Hole flyovers and fairway arcs, Wind direction and shot metrics overlay, Full brand customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Map Tracer Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ace Trace free?

Ace Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shot Tracer Map free?

Shot Tracer Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ace Trace or Shot Tracer Map?

Ace Trace is rated higher. Ace Trace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shot Tracer Map averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ace Trace or Shot Tracer Map have ads?

Ace Trace shows ads; Shot Tracer Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ace Trace or Shot Tracer Map?

Ace Trace ships an update weekly, and Shot Tracer Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ace Trace was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shot Tracer Map on September 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.*