# Shot Pattern vs GolfSwings

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against GolfSwings's 3.5. Shot Pattern also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). GolfSwings's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and GolfSwings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 88% of GolfSwings's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, GolfSwings fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | GolfSwings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfswings/id6578441402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [GOLFTEC 325 COLLINS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759507851) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** 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


### GolfSwings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfswings/id6578441402)

This app uses AI and biomechanical modeling to analyze your golf swing, identifying specific faults and providing personalized feedback for improvement. It requires no external sensors, only your device's camera, to offer data-driven insights for golfers of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** AI golf swing analysis, Personalized swing feedback, Identify priority swing fixes, Advanced biomechanical analysis, Track progress over time, No sensors required, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly | $49.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is GolfSwings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or GolfSwings?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GolfSwings averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or GolfSwings have ads?

GolfSwings shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or GolfSwings?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and GolfSwings fortnightly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 12, 2026 and GolfSwings on November 8, 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.*