Comparison

Shot Pattern vs GolfView

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

GolfView

Features
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We work locally with your Golf Club to give you the ultimate golfing experience. Our 4K drone maps power the app's core features, improving your game, from performance to club engagement. Features: Drone Maps - Our drone fleet scan and map courses over 5 times more accurately than other major mapping providers. Shot Tracking - Log every shot and visualise it on your course map on the fly. Track each shot's club, accuracy, distance & cut. Drone Flyovers - Along with crystal clear maps, our fleet captures 4K footage of your course, giving you an aerial advantage. GPS Rangefinder - Harness our drone powered maps to give you the most accurate readings available through your mobile devices. Live Pin Positions - Our venues log any changes to the pin's location giving you the super accurate readings. Customisable Competitions - Create your own comps with friends or golf days. Longest Drive & Closest Pin modes - Utilise our shot tracking features to add flare to your competitions. Real-time Weather - Localised weather updates and view wind speed relative to your course map & on your Apple Watch. Live Scoring - As you enter your scores or track your shots, scorecards update in real-time and feed into our leaderboards. In-depth Statistics - Split your stats into 3 main segments; Rounds, Clubs & Holes. Collecting data from your scorecards & shot tracking gives you unparalleled insights into your game. Apple Watch Shot Tracking & Scoring - Keep phones in pockets, our watch face gives you all our best features in one simple interface. Enjoy Live Pins, Shot Tracking & Real-time Weather. Check back on your phone to see your scorecards & mapped shots. Venue Updates - Get news straight from the horse's mouth, via your home feed & push notifications. World Handicap System® Ready - Enter your Handicap Index and GolfView will work out your playing handicap each round. If we don't currently have your course in our database please let us know and we'll add them as an unofficial venue. To enjoy our full features at your home club, please refer them onto us!

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
GolfView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfView at none against Shot Pattern's 8. GolfView also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price 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. GolfView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, GolfView weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shot Pattern versus GolfView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGolfView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCChris Forbes

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

GolfView

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

GolfView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GolfView free?
GolfView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Pattern or GolfView have ads?
GolfView shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or GolfView?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and GolfView weekly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 24, 2026 and GolfView on October 6, 2026.

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