Shot Pattern vs Golf GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Golf GPS
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Golf GPS gives you accurate distances and a digital scorecard in one simple app. Whether you're playing your home course or exploring a new one, get the yardages you need and track your round without carrying a pencil. RANGEFINDER Satellite map view of every hole with tee, fairway, and green positions Distances to front, center, and back of the green in both yards and meters Draggable target point to measure distance to any spot on the hole Dogleg and layup distances calculated automatically Your live GPS position shown on the map so you always know where you stand SCORECARD Enter scores directly on the map while viewing each hole Track strokes, putts, penalties, fairways hit (FIR), and greens in regulation (GIR) Scores sync automatically as you navigate between holes View your full scorecard summary with Front 9 and Back 9 breakdown Color-coded scores: eagle, birdie, par, bogey, double, and beyond Score-to-par running total so you always know where you stand ROUND HISTORY All your rounds saved automatically Review past scorecards with detailed stats per hole Resume an unfinished round right where you left off, with the map focused on the correct hole Delete rounds you no longer need COURSE DATABASE Thousands of golf courses worldwide with detailed hole maps Search courses by name or find nearby courses using your GPS location Multi-course support for golf clubs with more than one course Recently viewed courses saved for quick access DESIGNED FOR THE COURSE Clean satellite map view with no clutter Works offline once course data is downloaded Multiple tee box support: play from red, white, blue, yellow, or any available tee Par and stroke index displayed for every hole Quick hole navigation with tap or swipe Golf GPS is free to use for the first 4 holes of any course. A one-time purchase unlocks all holes on every course, forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Download Golf GPS and take the guesswork out of your next round.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Pattern at every 3 days against Golf GPS's every 4 weeks. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked). Golf GPS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Golf GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Golf GPS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shot Pattern | Golf GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #96 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Undaunted Athlete LLC | Dong Nguyen Van |
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
Golf GPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shot Pattern
- 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
- Green Maps Add On - Single Course$4.99
Golf GPS
- Feature to see all holes$3.99
Questions
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