# Shot Pattern vs The Golf Pool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Golf Pool at none against Shot Pattern's 8. The Golf Pool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 4) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Golf Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Golf Pool 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | The Golf Pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-golf-pool/id6608982778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Daniel Kmetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761191489) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### The Golf Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-golf-pool/id6608982778)

Compete in weekly fantasy golf tournaments with friends and other enthusiasts. Strategically select golfers, track their real-time performance, and aim for the lowest score to win the pot. Experience a competitive twist on following professional golf.

**Highlights:** Weekly fantasy golf tournaments, Team selection based on golfer tiers, Compete for prize money, Real-time score tracking, Social pool creation and chat, Strategic gameplay and odds analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is The Golf Pool free?

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

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

The Golf Pool is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Golf Pool averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or The Golf Pool have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor The Golf Pool shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and The Golf Pool every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Golf Pool on October 16, 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.*