Comparison

Swing Replay 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

Swing Replay

This app provides real-time feedback and instant replays of your golf swing to help you improve your technique. Analyze your form with high-speed recording, swing trace technology, and comparison tools. Share your progress and organize practice sessions for a more dynamic golfing experience.

Highlights
  • Instant swing replay
  • High-speed recording (240 FPS)
  • Swing trace technology
  • Side-by-side swing comparison
  • Drawing tools for analysis
  • Social sharing of swings
  • Independent connectivity (no WiFi needed)
Features
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Elevate your golf practice with Swing Replay, the ultimate tool that bridges the gap between your perception of your golf swing and what you are really doing. Experience real-time feedback that makes every practice session more rewarding, whether you're at the driving range or practicing at home. Speed up your improvement and have a more dynamic and enjoyable golfing experience. Key Features: • Effortless Operation: Simply swing—no buttons needed. Focus fully on your form. • Instant Replay: Connect the feel to the real by watching an immediate replay of your swing. • Paired Device Replay (Optional): Connect to another iPad or iPhone and see your instant replay on a screen right in front of you. • Paired Device Live (Optional): Connect to another iPad or iPhone and see yourself in real-time. • High-Speed Recording: Capture your swing at a stunning 240 FPS and analyze your technique in super slow motion. • Swing Trace Technology: Automatically generate a visual representation of your swing plane for quick and easy analysis. • Swing Comparison: Compare two swings side by side automatically sync'd • Enhanced Analysis Tools: Utilize drawing tools to highlight and correct your posture, alignment, and swing plane. • Organized Practice Sessions: Keep all your recordings neatly organized for systematic improvement. • Social Sharing: Easily share your swings with coaches, friends, or social media to get feedback, tips, and engage in friendly competition. • Comprehensive Swing Library: Import and meticulously analyze swings to perfect your technique. • Independent Connectivity: No WiFi? No problem! Devices pair seamlessly without internet, perfect for remote locations like driving ranges. • Advanced Swing Detection: Our technology captures your swing motion, no ball necessary. Download Swing Replay now and embark on your journey to mastering a more consistent, powerful, and refined golf swing. Lower your scores, enhance your enjoyment, and become the golfer you've always aspired to be. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Designed and built in New Zealand.

About

Shot Pattern

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
Currently charting
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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

Swing Replay4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Pattern at every 3 days against Swing Replay's every 3 weeks. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 84) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). Swing Replay's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Swing Replay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swing Replay 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 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Swing Replay's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Swing Replay versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing ReplayShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (84 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings842.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSWING REPLAY LIMITEDUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

Swing Replay

All ratings72 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Swing Replay

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

2 purchases

Swing Replay

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 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 Swing Replay free?
Swing Replay 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, Swing Replay or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Swing Replay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Swing Replay or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither Swing Replay nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swing Replay or Shot Pattern?
Swing Replay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Swing Replay was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 2026.

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