# Rypstick vs Shot Pattern

Rypstick and Shot Pattern both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 41% of Rypstick's. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). Rypstick's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rypstick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rypstick against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Rypstick's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Rypstick ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rypstick | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 70 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rypstick Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622055406) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Rypstick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rypstick/id6445889189)

Enhance your golf swing speed and distance with guided training protocols and swing fix videos. Track your progress with a baseline test and achieve longer drives and lower scores. Train conveniently from your phone.

**Highlights:** Baseline swing speed test, Guided training protocols, Swing fix videos, Distance tracking, Auditory release point training, Progress monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Effective training tool
- 💪 Noticeable speed improvements
- 🤖 Helpful instructional videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full app access
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Inconsistent features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to enter baseline speed
- Countdown disappearing during workouts
- Syncing issues between app and radar

**Requested features**

- Ability to track previous swing speeds
- Better integration with radar device
- Customizable training plans
- Beginner-friendly onboarding


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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 Rypstick free?

Rypstick 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, Rypstick or Shot Pattern?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Rypstick averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Rypstick or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Rypstick nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rypstick or Shot Pattern?

Rypstick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Rypstick was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 20, 2026.

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