# Shot Pattern vs SwingCube

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | SwingCube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingcube/id6636542278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Obi Gong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709248848) |

## 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)

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


### SwingCube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingcube/id6636542278)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*