# ShotCatch vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against ShotCatch's 0%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). ShotCatch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShotCatch's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

ShotCatch ships an update every 3 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotCatch | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotcatch/id1634548022/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 | 0.0% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 64 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jun Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634548024) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotCatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotcatch/id1634548022)

This app turns your iPhone into a golf launch monitor using AI-powered computer vision. It estimates key shot metrics like ball speed, launch angle, and carry distance without any extra hardware. Practice indoors or outdoors with flexible setup options.

**Highlights:** AI-powered golf shot analysis, Estimates ball speed, launch angle, azimuth, carry distance, No extra hardware required, Indoor and outdoor practice modes, Flexible setup options (tripod, handheld), One-time in-app purchase for full functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotCatch | $7.99 | one-time |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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 ShotCatch free?

ShotCatch 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, ShotCatch or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. ShotCatch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do ShotCatch or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither ShotCatch nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

ShotCatch ships an update every 3 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, ShotCatch was updated on September 13, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 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.*