# Shot Pattern vs Charts Analytics

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Charts Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-analytics/id6499281499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Bryce Jorgenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567645306) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| Green Maps Add On - Single Course | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent course preview and strategy planning
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to import launch monitor data
- 🚀 Constant app improvements and new features
- 👍 Helpful for course management and lowering scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with GPS tracking and shot entry during rounds
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of shot data
- 🤔 Manual shot entry too time-consuming for some users
- 🤔 Lack of on-course shot tracking

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not accurately showing hole orientation
- Course boundaries not saving properly
- Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
- Lack of UK golf course support

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-analytics/id6499281499)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single | $199.00 | one-time |
| Double | $299.00 | one-time |
| Triple | $399.00 | one-time |
| Home Run | $499.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*