# Shot Pattern vs The Back Nine Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against The Back Nine Golf's 4.2. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 36) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). The Back Nine Golf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. The Back Nine Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 71% of The Back Nine Golf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, The Back Nine Golf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | The Back Nine Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-back-nine-golf/id6504492418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [The Back Nine Golf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750993599) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app uses your actual shot data to create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

**Highlights:** Personalized shot dispersion maps, Strokes gained predictor, Shot tracking and analytics, 40,000+ courses with GPS, Launch monitor data import, Apple Watch integration

**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


### The Back Nine Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-back-nine-golf/id6504492418)

This app allows members to book and manage their golf tee times 24/7. It provides features for profile management, rewards, and cross-play at other locations. Non-members can sign up on the website.

**Highlights:** Book tee times, Manage tee times, Edit profile, Earn rewards, Cross-play functionality, Receive notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Back Nine Golf free?

The Back Nine Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or The Back Nine Golf?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Back Nine Golf averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or The Back Nine Golf have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor The Back Nine Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or The Back Nine Golf?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and The Back Nine Golf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Back Nine Golf on October 30, 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.*