Comparison

Putt Maker 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

Putt Maker

This app helps golfers master green reading by using device sensors to reveal hidden slopes and contours. Visualize break direction and severity to plan your putts with confidence and improve your game.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-based slope detection
  • Precision needle indicator for slope direction
  • Color-coded ring for break severity
  • Real-time topography measurements
  • Customizable artistic golf course backgrounds
  • AI-generated unique backgrounds
Features
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Reading the break of a green is the skill that separates the pro golfers from the amateurs. Unfortunately, many greens are deceptive, appearing to break and then not or appearing level and then breaking. PuttMaker helps you master this critical skill, make more putts, and lower your golf score. Master Green Reading Like a Pro Using PuttMaker is simple yet powerful. Leveraging your device's advanced gyroscope, PuttMaker reveals the hidden contours of the green that your eyes can't see. Place your device on the green and instantly see: • The exact direction of the slope with a precision needle indicator • The severity of the break with a color-coded ring (green for subtle breaks, red for extreme slopes) • Real-time measurements that give you the complete picture of the green's topography Take one measurement or several to map the entire putting surface and plan your line with confidence. Beautiful, Customizable Backgrounds Practice doesn't have to be boring. Choose from stunning golf course backgrounds in four styles—Sketch, Animation, Illustration, or Photorealistic—each available in light and dark themes, with several scenes per style so you get a fresh view every time you open the app. Free to Use, Easy to Upgrade PuttMaker is completely free to download and use, supported by discreet banner ads. For an uninterrupted, ad-free experience, upgrade with a one-time $0.99 purchase. Already own PuttMaker? If you purchased the app before it became free, you've been automatically upgraded to the premium ad-free version at no additional cost—our way of thanking our loyal supporters. Perfect For  • Weekend golfers looking to improve their putting • Serious players seeking a competitive edge • Golf enthusiasts who want to understand green reading • Anyone tired of three-putting Lower your scores. Read greens like a pro. Download PuttMaker today.

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

Putt Maker4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Putt Maker's 3.7. Shot Pattern also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 months). Putt Maker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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. Putt Maker 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Putt Maker's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Putt Maker ships an update every 10 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Putt Maker versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPutt MakerShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalSandbox, LLCUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

Putt Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,006 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Putt Maker

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

1 purchases

Putt Maker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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 Putt Maker free?
Putt Maker 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, Putt Maker or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Putt Maker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.
Do Putt Maker or Shot Pattern have ads?
Putt Maker shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, Putt Maker or Shot Pattern?
Putt Maker ships an update every 10 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Putt Maker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Shot Pattern on September 23, 2026.

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