Comparison

Shot Pattern vs PerfectLine

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

PerfectLine

This app provides a real-time putting line guide for golfers. It uses your device's camera to scan the green and overlay a visual guide to help improve your putting accuracy.

Highlights
  • Real-time putting line guide
  • Scan green for putting line
  • Improves putting accuracy
  • Works on iPhone 12+ and iPad (2021+)
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Scan on the green for putting line guide Best putting guide in real-time Available Devices: iPhone 12 + iPad (2021+) We use your data to track advertising performance and deliver personalized ads tailored to your interests. By downloading this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
PerfectLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against PerfectLine's 3.7. Shot Pattern also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). PerfectLine's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PerfectLine sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 88% of PerfectLine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, PerfectLine every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shot Pattern versus PerfectLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPerfectLine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCLineMatics Inc.

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

PerfectLine

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%

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

PerfectLine

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
20 purchases

PerfectLine

Subscriptions8
  • Premium_Monthly3 Days trial$9.901 Month
  • Pro_Monthly3 Days trial$19.901 Month
  • Coach_monthly$39.901 Month
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  • CoachMax_monthly$79.901 Month
  • Premium_Yearly7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Pro_Yearly3 Days trial$199.001 Year
  • Coach Yearly$399.001 Year
  • CoachMax Yearly$799.001 Year
One-time12
  • $1 후원$1.00
  • 100 Credits$1.99
  • 1-Day Membership (Premium)$2.99
Show 9 more
  • $5 후원$5.00
  • 1-Day Membership (Pro)$5.99
  • 550 Credits$9.99
  • $10 후원$10.00
  • $20 후원$20.00
  • 3300 Credits$49.99
  • $50 후원$50.00
  • 10000 Credits$99.99
  • $100 후원$100.00

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PerfectLine free?
PerfectLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or PerfectLine?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PerfectLine averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or PerfectLine have ads?
PerfectLine shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or PerfectLine?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and PerfectLine every 9 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 24, 2026 and PerfectLine on October 21, 2026.

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