Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Access By Troon

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

Access By Troon

Book tee times at Troon-managed golf courses, earn rewards, and enjoy mobile check-in. Upgrade for exclusive rates and faster rewards. Play more, earn more with this golf booking app.

Highlights
  • Book tee times
  • Earn rewards points
  • Mobile check-in
  • Secure payment
  • Invite friends
  • Exclusive rates (Premium)
Features
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Troon® is the world’s largest professional club management company. Access by Troon is the easiest way for golfers to find and book tee times across Troon’s network of resort and daily-fee courses, with convenient features like mobile check-in, secure payment, and the ability to invite friends to your group. Every round booked through Access earns points redeemable for free or discounted tee times at participating golf courses. Upgrade to Access Premium for exclusive rates, guest passes, automatic status upgrades, and faster rewards earning. Play more, earn more, and experience golf’s most rewarding booking app with Access by Troon.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Access By Troon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against Access By Troon's 22%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Access By Troon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Access By Troon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 22% of Access By Troon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Access By Troon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shot Pattern versus Access By Troon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternAccess By Troon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better3.5 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCTroon Golf, LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

Access By Troon

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

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

Access By Troon

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

Access By Troon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Access By Troon free?
Access By Troon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Access By Troon?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Access By Troon averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Access By Troon have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Access By Troon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Access By Troon?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Access By Troon fortnightly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 20, 2026 and Access By Troon on October 2, 2026.

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