# Putt Maker vs Shot Pattern

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Putt Maker | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putt-maker/id468663340/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 18 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DigitalSandbox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013994213) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Putt Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putt-maker/id468663340)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*