# A PhiGolf NAVI LITE vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against A PhiGolf NAVI LITE's 1.0. Shot Pattern also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). A PhiGolf NAVI LITE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. A PhiGolf NAVI LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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: 33% of A PhiGolf NAVI LITE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

A PhiGolf NAVI LITE ships an update every 5 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A PhiGolf NAVI LITE | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-phigolf-navi-lite/id392574467/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 | 33.3% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 73 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phiplayworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/384423983) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### A PhiGolf NAVI LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-phigolf-navi-lite/id392574467)

This golf GPS app provides distance to the hole and altitude differences for over 60,000 courses worldwide. It supports Apple Watch and offers high-resolution maps. A Lite version is available for a 7-day trial.

**Highlights:** Golf GPS functionality, Apple Watch support, Altitude difference information, Two green system support, 60,000+ worldwide courses, High-resolution maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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 A PhiGolf NAVI LITE free?

A PhiGolf NAVI LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A PhiGolf NAVI LITE or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. A PhiGolf NAVI LITE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do A PhiGolf NAVI LITE or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither A PhiGolf NAVI LITE nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A PhiGolf NAVI LITE or Shot Pattern?

A PhiGolf NAVI LITE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, A PhiGolf NAVI LITE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 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.*