Comparison

Shot Pattern vs SwingCube

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

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

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
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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

SwingCube

This app pairs with a portable golf launch monitor to analyze, track, and improve your game. It offers detailed swing analysis, shot storage for progress review, and can function as an indoor swing speed tracker.

Highlights
  • Precise golf launch monitor analysis
  • Waterproof and pocket-sized hardware integration
  • In-app swing analysis for practice maximization
  • Shot storage and progress tracking
  • Swing speed tracking for indoor use
  • Share swings with others
Features
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Experience the Future: Swing Cube is the world’s first precise and waterproof golf launch monitor that fits in your pocket. Find out what sets us apart from others - from our advanced technology to exceptional durability. This app pairs with our revolutionary monitor to analyze, track, and improve your game for all players anywhere. SwingCube's in-app analysis features help maximize players' practice and catapult improvement. The app's shot storage system also allows players to look back on their improvements and share their swing with other players or coaches. The most integral part of our app and SwingCube is constant improvement - whether through over-the-air (OTA) software updates or cutting-edge hardware design. The SwingCube app also doubles as a swing speed tracker for continued improvement indoors and during the winter months.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
SwingCube3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwingCube at none against Shot Pattern's 8. SwingCube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. SwingCube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwingCube 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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, SwingCube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Shot Pattern versus SwingCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternSwingCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCObi Gong

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

SwingCube

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

SwingCube

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
None

SwingCube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwingCube free?
SwingCube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or SwingCube?
SwingCube is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SwingCube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or SwingCube have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor SwingCube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or SwingCube?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and SwingCube every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and SwingCube on October 1, 2026.

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