Comparison

Shot Pattern vs MeanGolf

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

Head to head
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/

About

MeanGolf

This app helps golfers improve by tracking club distances and analyzing shot performance. It allows users to mimic on-course conditions during practice, building confidence and eliminating club guesswork.

Highlights
  • Track club distances
  • Analyze shot performance
  • Mimic on-course conditions
  • Categorize swings
  • Build confidence
Features
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Discover Your Golf Game Like Never Before! Welcome to MeanGolf, where we're dedicated to helping golfers of all levels improve their game. Our app is your secret weapon for mastering the art of golf: - Know Your Distances: Precision matters! Track the exact distance you hit every club in your bag. - Perfect Your Shots: Categorize and analyze your shots, from full swings to quarter swings. - Elevate Your Game: Mimic on-course conditions and elevate your practice sessions. - Unleash Confidence: Never guess between clubs again - we've got your back! Join other golfers who are already taking their game to the next level with MeanGolf. Download now and step up your golfing journey today!

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
MeanGolf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeanGolf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. MeanGolf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). On price and ads 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. MeanGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeanGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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: 68% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeanGolf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, MeanGolf monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Shot Pattern versus MeanGolf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternMeanGolf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCBlind Squirrel Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

MeanGolf

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

MeanGolf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

MeanGolf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeanGolf free?
MeanGolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or MeanGolf?
MeanGolf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while MeanGolf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or MeanGolf have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor MeanGolf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or MeanGolf?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and MeanGolf monthly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on September 23, 2026 and MeanGolf on June 6, 2026.

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