# Swingtweaks vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Pattern at every 3 days against Swingtweaks's every 3 weeks. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 73) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Swingtweaks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swingtweaks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swingtweaks against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Swingtweaks's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Swingtweaks ships an update every 3 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swingtweaks | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtweaks/id1612839087/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 51 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not The Shoe Guy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612839089) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Swingtweaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingtweaks/id1612839087)

Improve your golf swing with personalized video analysis from PGA Professionals. Receive narrated feedback, targeted drills, and a custom practice plan to elevate your game. This affordable and convenient service is designed for golfers of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Personalized narrated swing analysis, Key takeaways and drill recommendations, Customized three-week practice plan, Detailed FAQ section, Video swing submission

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swingtweak (Discount 25%) | $22.49 | one-time |
| Swingtweak - 20% off | $22.99 | one-time |
| Swingtweak | $29.49 | one-time |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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 Swingtweaks free?

Swingtweaks 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, Swingtweaks or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Swingtweaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Swingtweaks or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Swingtweaks nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

Swingtweaks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Swingtweaks was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 2026.

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