Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Golf Pro Tempo

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

Golf Pro Tempo

Improve your golf swing timing with audio cues, guided drills, and video analysis. This app helps golfers of all levels build a consistent, repeatable swing through customizable tempo trainers and practice tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable tempo trainer with 8 speed levels
  • Guided drills for all skill levels
  • Frame-by-frame video swing analysis
  • Club distance tracking and recommendations
  • Practice history and streak tracking
  • In-app golf news updates
Features
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Master your golf swing timing with precision audio cues, guided drills, and video analysis — all in one app. Golf Pro Tempo helps golfers of all levels build a consistent, repeatable swing. Whether you're warming up at the range or working on tempo at home, this app keeps you on beat. TEMPO TRAINER • Choose Long (3:1), Short (2:1), or set your own custom swing ratio • 8 speed levels from slow practice to tour-level tempo • 8 premium sounds — Piano, Guitar, Drum, Beep, 8-Bit, Dripper, Synthesizer, Voice • Adjustable swing delay between repetitions • Works on lock screen — practice hands-free GUIDED DRILLS • Step-by-step training programs for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced • Each drill adjusts ratio and tempo automatically • Track reps, rest between steps, and follow your progress in real time • Configurable countdown, swing delay, and rest periods VIDEO SWING ANALYSIS • Import your swing video from camera roll • Mark Address, Top of Backswing, and Impact positions frame by frame • Instantly calculates your backswing time, downswing time, ratio, and tempo • Save results as a preset or apply directly to the tempo trainer MY BAG — CLUB DISTANCES • Add your clubs with real distances • Slide to any yardage and get the best club recommendation • See primary and alternative club options with distance difference SAVE & LOAD PRESETS • Save any tempo and ratio combination for quick access • Built-in reference presets included • One tap to load and start practicing PRACTICE HISTORY • Track every session — swings, duration, and settings • View total stats, averages, and weekly activity • Build your practice streak day by day GOLF NEWS • Stay up to date with the latest golf news right inside the app HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your game type, tempo, and tone 2. Press Play and swing in rhythm with the audio cues 3. Build muscle memory for a smooth, consistent tempo TRAINING TIPS • Start slow and increase speed as your timing improves • Use drills to train different parts of your swing • Analyze your swing on video and match the tempo in practice • Audio plays on lock screen — perfect for the driving range Download Golf Pro Tempo and start building a better swing today. Subscribe to get Full Access. Manage anytime in Settings. Terms of Use - https://sifterapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://sifterapps.com/policy.html

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Golf Pro Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against Golf Pro Tempo's 57. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Golf Pro Tempo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Golf Pro Tempo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 60% of Golf Pro Tempo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Golf Pro Tempo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shot Pattern versus Golf Pro Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGolf Pro Tempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.7 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCSergii Nesterenko

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

Golf Pro Tempo

All ratings55 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Golf Pro Tempo

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

Golf Pro Tempo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Pro Tempo free?
Golf Pro Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Golf Pro Tempo?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Golf Pro Tempo averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Golf Pro Tempo have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Golf Pro Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Golf Pro Tempo?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Golf Pro Tempo every 9 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 7, 2026 and Golf Pro Tempo on November 4, 2026.

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