Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Charts Analytics

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

Charts Analytics

Track baseball and softball game data pitch-by-pitch to generate detailed heat maps, spray charts, and player statistics. Analyze team trends and individual performance with advanced analytics, replacing traditional charting sheets with a digital solution.

Highlights
  • Pitch-by-Pitch Charting
  • Custom Heat/Pitch Maps
  • Spray Charts
  • Team Stats/Trends
  • Player Specific Stats
  • Export games to spreadsheet
Features
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Chart your team like never before with Charts Analytics Pitch-by-Pitch Charting, Custom Heat/Pitch Maps, Spray Charts and Analytics. Chart your team then create tailored Heat/Pitch Maps or Spray Charts for any scenario with over 1.9 million combinations of pitch filters available. You want to see all of a pitcher's 2-strike pitches to left handed hitters? No problem. How about all of the pitches a batter hits for extra bases? Easy. With Charts Analytics, all you have to do is track the pitches and the app will do the rest. Plus, each of your players can create a FREE account so they can analyze their stats any time they want. Ditch your pitcher and hitter charting sheets and experience pro level analytics with our Baseball and Softball Charting App. Full app features include: - Pitch-by-Pitch Charting - Heat/Pitch Maps - Spray Charts - Team Stats/Trends - Player Specific Stats - Game Breakdowns - Export games to a spreadsheet - and more... Know that you're getting the analytics you want because Charts Analytics is made by players, for players.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Charts Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shot Pattern and Charts Analytics both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Charts Analytics's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shot Pattern's. Charts Analytics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Charts Analytics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shot Pattern against 4.8 for Charts Analytics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of Charts Analytics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Charts Analytics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shot Pattern versus Charts Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternCharts Analytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCBryce Jorgenson

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,019 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.8%

Charts Analytics

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Charts Analytics

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
4 purchases

Charts Analytics

One-time4
  • Single$199.00
  • Double$299.00
  • Triple$399.00
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  • Home Run$499.00

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charts Analytics free?
Charts Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Charts Analytics?
Charts Analytics is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Charts Analytics averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Charts Analytics have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Charts Analytics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Charts Analytics?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Charts Analytics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 1, 2026 and Charts Analytics on September 21, 2026.

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