Comparison

Shot Pattern vs SKYTRAK

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
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

SKYTRAK

Enhance your golf practice and play with a comprehensive companion app for your launch monitor. Access world-renowned courses, interactive practice ranges, skill challenges, and competitive contests to improve your game.

Highlights
  • Play world-renowned golf courses
  • Interactive practice ranges
  • Skill challenges (long drive, closest to the pin)
  • Accuracy contests with cash prizes
  • Bag mapping and wedge play analysis
  • Overall game assessment
Features
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SKYTRAK: The Ultimate Companion App for Your SKYTRAK Launch Monitor Features: Course Play - Play world-renowned courses from the comfort of your home Improvement Ranges - Interactive practice designed in collaboration with GOLFTEC- the world leader in golf instruction Skill Challenges - Elevate your game with long drive and closest to the pin tests PinSeeker - Compete for cash and prizes in high-pressure accuracy contests through the PinSeeker App Game Improvement - Map your bag, fine-tune your wedge play, and assess your overall game EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
SKYTRAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against SKYTRAK's 13%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). SKYTRAK's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 SKYTRAK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $129.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 13% of SKYTRAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, SKYTRAK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shot Pattern versus SKYTRAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternSKYTRAK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better2.6 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better61
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCGOLFTEC Enterprises LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

SKYTRAK

All ratings61 ratings
Positive39.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative82.3%

User reviews

Shot Pattern

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

SKYTRAK

From 61 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app when it works
  • 👍 Fantastic graphics and gaming experience
  • 💡 New ranges and course play features are amazing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🤔 Compatibility issues with older/lower-end devices

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

SKYTRAK

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on load screen
  • Connectivity issues causing loss of sessions
  • Inaccurate shot tracking and distance measurements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to delete shots from history
  • Improved putting accuracy and realism
  • Better power/distance mapping across clubs

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
3 purchases

SKYTRAK

Subscriptions3
  • SKYTRAK Essential Plan$129.991 Year
  • SKYTRAK Course Play-Foresight$219.991 Year
  • SKYTRAK Course Play - Trackman$219.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SKYTRAK free?
SKYTRAK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or SKYTRAK?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SKYTRAK averages 2.6 from 61 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or SKYTRAK have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor SKYTRAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or SKYTRAK?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and SKYTRAK every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 20, 2026 and SKYTRAK on October 16, 2026.

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