Comparison

PuttLab 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

PuttLab

This app allows you to remotely control your SAM PuttLab system using your iPad or iPhone over Wi-Fi. It offers features like one-touch calibration, data storage, and sharing of reports, photos, and videos.

Highlights
  • Remote control via Wi-Fi
  • One-touch calibration
  • Store datasets on device
  • Share reports and media
  • Record audio comments
Features
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *** This app version requires SAM PuttLab (5.1 or 6) software for full functionality *** * If you don't have PuttLab 5.1 or 6 you can use a demo mode to test the app * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Control your SAM PuttLab with your iPad or iPhone and the SAM PuttLab software. PuttLab 6 is available from October 2017 PuttLab 5.1 is available from August 2015. Please contact info@scienceandmotion.com if you are interested in a software update for your SAM PuttLab system. FUNCTIONS: - Control of your SAM PuttLab with your iPad or iPhone over WIFI - Easy and fast one-touch calibration - Store datasets directly on your iPad - Share your reports via Facebook, Twitter, Email and Dropbox - Take photos and videos and upload them to your PuttLab software - Record audio comments to your sessions and share them with your students Enjoy SAM PuttLab on your device and unleash additional features...

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

PuttLab4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against PuttLab's 1.0. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). PuttLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PuttLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuttLab ships an update monthly, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PuttLab versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuttLabShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScience & Motion SportsUndaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

PuttLab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,050 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

PuttLab

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

None

PuttLab

No in-app purchases

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 PuttLab free?
PuttLab 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, PuttLab or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. PuttLab averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do PuttLab or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither PuttLab nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PuttLab or Shot Pattern?
PuttLab ships an update monthly, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, PuttLab was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 13, 2026.

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