Comparison

FS VX vs ShotForge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FS VX

This comprehensive golf app provides real-time club and ball data, 3D analysis, and video tools to enhance your training and fitting sessions. Optimize your performance by simulating various environmental conditions and analyzing swing mechanics with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Club and Ball Data
  • 3D Club and Ball Analysis
  • Video Analysis with Split Screen
  • Environmental Optimizer
  • Pressure Shift Measurement
  • Mental Training Integration
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The FlightScope VX App is the most comprehensive teaching, fitting and training app for the completely wireless FlightScope X3, Xi Tour, Xi+, Xi, X2 Elite, and X2 golf tracking radars. The FlightScope VX App is the world's first and only golf app to include 3D club and ball data, Environmental Optimizer (FS|EO), video analysis, and speed and acceleration profiles. Now you can have the power of a golf studio in the palm of your hand. The app features the ability to do split screen video analysis with club data or ball flight trajectory. The app also includes a pressure shift measurement feature, new mental training integration with FocusBand, and D-Plane data screens for the most comprehensive set of data parameters available for golf. Some features and data may vary depending on your radar model. Highlights include : - Real-Time Club and Ball Data - 25 Data Parameters - Custom Data Viewing Options - 3D and 2D Club Analysis - Video Analysis - Split Screen Video and Data Comparison - Overlay D-Planes and view 3D visualization to compare swings - Custom Shot Comparison - Elliptical Shot Groupings - Sensor Alignment with mobile device camera - Driver Optimizer - FocusBand (mental training) integration - BodiTrak pressure mat integration - Golf ball normalization - Face to Path and Spin Loft parameters - Swing Trainer Feature ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIMIZER Change your environment without changing your location. Now you can prepare for all weather conditions and landscapes by modifying your environment to understand how climate variables affect your shots. FlightScope Environmental Optimizer allows you to configure the impact of: - Altitude - Air Pressure - Air Temperature - Relative Landing Height - Humidity - Wind Speed - Wind Direction Launch mode - Quick trajectory mode that creates a complete trace within 2 seconds of impact. Full shot mode - The trajectory animation time is improved to create a complete trace within 2.5 seconds of impact (indoor modes). Spin/roll editor - Change and customize spin rates to see the impact on other data parameters and the ball flight. ***************** This app requires the use of a FlightScope X3, X2, X2 Elite, Xi Tour, Xi+, or Xi model radar. ********************** This version runs on the two latest versions of iOS. This product is patented. www.flightscope.com/patents

About

ShotForge

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ShotForge is a training system for shooters who want structure, feedback, and progression. Use ShotForge to run dry fire sessions, log live fire range work, track your firearms and ammo, and measure improvement over time. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FS VX at none against ShotForge's 1. FS VX also leads on ads (none vs shown). ShotForge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. ShotForge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. FS VX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FS VX ships an update every 3 weeks, ShotForge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FS VX versus ShotForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFS VXShotForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlightScopeJORGE VALENZUELA AGUILERA

In-app purchases

None

FS VX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotForge

Subscriptions1
  • ShotForgePro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is FS VX free?
FS VX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShotForge free?
ShotForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FS VX or ShotForge have ads?
ShotForge shows ads; FS VX does not.
Which is updated more often, FS VX or ShotForge?
FS VX ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShotForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, FS VX was updated on September 28, 2026 and ShotForge on October 6, 2026.

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