# Shot Pattern vs PuttPro

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against PuttPro's 3.7. Shot Pattern also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 12). PuttPro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PuttPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, 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 33% of PuttPro's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, PuttPro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | PuttPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttpro-ai-green-reader/id6736768672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Martin Maly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542555370) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### PuttPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttpro-ai-green-reader/id6736768672)

This app uses your device's camera and AI to analyze golf greens and provide precise putt line visualizations. It offers instant break analysis, guiding you to sink more putts with pro-level accuracy. Ideal for practice or course play, it acts as a personal putting caddie.

**Highlights:** AI-powered green scanning, Real-time putt line visualization, Instant break analysis, 3-step putt guidance, Pro-level accuracy, LiDAR scanner integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PuttPro Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PuttPro Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PuttPro Premium - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PuttPro Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is PuttPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or PuttPro?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PuttPro averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or PuttPro have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor PuttPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or PuttPro?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and PuttPro every 5 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 18, 2026 and PuttPro on September 22, 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.*