Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Fairway Exchange

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 create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion maps
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • 40,000+ courses with GPS
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Apple Watch integration
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

Fairway Exchange

A marketplace for golfers to buy and sell used clubs. Features unlimited free listings for sellers and a purchase protection guarantee for buyers. Includes a unique bidding system and pricing insights powered by historical sales data.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free listings for sellers
  • Purchase protection guarantee for buyers
  • Unique bidding system
  • Historical sales data insights
  • Detailed pricing charts
  • Effortless trading process
Features
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Fairway Exchange is a dedicated marketplace created for golfers who want transparency, trust, and value when trading clubs. Whether you’re upgrading your set or selling spare equipment, our platform is designed to make the process effortless. Sellers enjoy unlimited free listings, minimal fees, and no costly memberships ensuring you keep more of your profits. Buyers gain confidence with The Fairway Promise, a purchase protection guarantee that safeguards every transaction. Our unique bidding system allows you to place an offer for a specific club type and instantly notify all matching sellers, giving you faster access to the deals you want. Plus, with detailed pricing insights powered by historical sales data and interactive charts, you’ll always know the true market value before making a decision. Built by golfers, for golfers, Fairway Exchange brings fairness, security, and simplicity back to the game. Download today and experience the smarter way to buy and sell golf clubs.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Fairway Exchange4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fairway Exchange at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Fairway Exchange also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 23). On price 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. Fairway Exchange asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fairway Exchange 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 23, 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 100% of Fairway Exchange's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, Fairway Exchange every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Shot Pattern versus Fairway Exchange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternFairway Exchange
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCFairway Exchange Inc.

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,094 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Fairway Exchange

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
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

Fairway Exchange

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

Fairway Exchange

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fairway Exchange free?
Fairway Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Fairway Exchange?
Fairway Exchange is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Fairway Exchange averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Fairway Exchange have ads?
Fairway Exchange shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Fairway Exchange?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and Fairway Exchange every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fairway Exchange on October 30, 2026.

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