Comparison

Shot Pattern vs GPS Range Finder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

This app uses your actual shot data to overlay personalized shot dispersion onto course maps, helping you choose smarter targets and improve your game. It provides advanced statistics and analytics to identify patterns that cost you strokes, ultimately leading to lower scores.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion overlay
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • GPS and green maps for 40,000+ courses
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Multiple tracking modes
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

GPS Range Finder

This app helps golfers improve their game by analyzing shot dispersion. It provides insights into accuracy and consistency, allowing users to understand their performance on the course and focus practice sessions for better strategic play and club selection.

Highlights
  • GPS distance to target
  • Dispersion distances analysis
  • Adjustable dispersion settings
  • Ellipse around target visualization
  • Round stats capture (Fairways, GIRs, Putts)
  • Notes and tips popup
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GPS Range Finder app that provides insights into your performance on the golf course based on your dispersion range. Understanding your dispersion in yards and feet on each distance you hit will help you understand your current ability and help you play better golf now while you continue to improve with your dispersion practice sessions. Golf dispersion refers to the spread of golf shots around a target. It measures how consistently a golfer hits their shots relative to a desired point, typically the hole or a designated target area. Dispersion is an important concept in golf because it can indicate a player's accuracy and precision with different clubs, distances and types of shots. If a golfer hits 10 shots with a 7-iron, and the shots land within a 20-yard radius of the target, this radius represents the dispersion. If the shots are mostly clustered together with a few outliers, the golfer has high consistency but may need to work on accuracy. Benefits of using Golf Dispersion Shot Accuracy and Consistency Understanding Patterns: By analyzing shot dispersion, golfers can identify consistent patterns in their play. For example, if shots tend to miss to the right, the golfer can adjust their stance or swing to correct this. Improvement Areas: Recognizing areas where dispersion is wider helps in focusing practice sessions on specific aspects of the game that need improvement. Strategic Course Management Avoiding Hazards: Knowing the typical dispersion for each club helps in aiming shots to avoid hazards like bunkers or water. Golfers can aim for safer parts of the fairway or green, reducing the likelihood of penalties. Optimal Targets: Understanding dispersion allows golfers to select optimal targets that increase their chances of landing in favorable positions, even if they don’t hit the perfect shot. Club Selection Choosing the Right Club: Dispersion data helps in choosing the right club for each shot. For instance, if a golfer knows that their 8-iron has a smaller dispersion range than their 7-iron, they might opt for the 8-iron in situations requiring precision. Custom Fitting: Using dispersion data, clubs can be custom fitted to match a golfer’s swing characteristics, reducing dispersion and enhancing performance. FREE FEATURES: * GPS: Accurate distance between you and your target on any course. * Dispersion distances 30, 60, 90 and 100 to150 yards to use. * Automatically setup for someone who shoots in the 100s * Setup includes default dispersion for players who shoot in the 80s, 90s or 100s. * Adjustable dispersion settings for each distance to customize to your ability. * Ellipse around target that adjusts based on your dispersion settings. * Dispersion in yards is displayed below target and at bottom of map. * Map includes a dropdown section to allow you to capture your stats for the round. * Stats include Fairways, GIRs and Putts. * Notes popup is included for you to add notes, tips and reminders for help. PREMIUM FEATURES: * Access to dispersion distances from 160 to 290 yards. SUPPORT We would love to hear your feedback for improvements, future enhancements and how much it has improved your course management and lowered your score. Email us at support@18bogies.com PAYMENT INFORMATION In addition to our free app we offer an Annual Premium Membership. Our subscriptions and payments are offered though our in-app purchase and will be charged to your iTunes account as soon as we confirm the purchase. All subscriptions auto-renew, unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription duration. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your subscription. All subscriptions can be managed through the App Store. PRIVACY POLICY https://www.18bogies.com/GolfDispersionprivacypolicy.php END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.18bogies.com/GolfDispersionenduserlicenseagreement.php

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
GPS Range Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against GPS Range Finder's 1. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#166 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). GPS Range Finder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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 GPS Range Finder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Range Finder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shot Pattern versus GPS Range Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGPS Range Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLC18 BOGIES, LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,104 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

GPS Range Finder

All ratings1 ratings
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

GPS Range Finder

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
2 purchases

GPS Range Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$2.996 Months
  • Full Access$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Range Finder free?
GPS Range Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or GPS Range Finder?
GPS Range Finder is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GPS Range Finder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or GPS Range Finder have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor GPS Range Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or GPS Range Finder?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and GPS Range Finder every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 7, 2026 and GPS Range Finder on October 7, 2026.

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