# Shot Pattern vs Shot Tracer Map

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Shot Tracer Map's 3.7. Shot Pattern also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Shot Tracer Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 6, 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 40% of Shot Tracer Map's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Shot Tracer Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Shot Tracer Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039078678) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Shot Tracer Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027)

Enhance your golf videos by overlaying 2D/3D course maps and animating ball trajectories. This tool provides creators with advanced graphics, GPS-based distance calculations, and customizable metrics to elevate their content for social media and YouTube.

**Highlights:** 2D & 3D course map overlays, Ball flight animation on maps, GPS-based shot distance calculation, Distance remaining to pin animation, Hole flyovers and fairway arcs, Wind direction and shot metrics overlay, Full brand customization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Map Tracer Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Shot Tracer Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Shot Tracer Map?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Shot Tracer Map averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Shot Tracer Map have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Shot Tracer Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Shot Tracer Map?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Shot Tracer Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shot Tracer Map on October 5, 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.*