Comparison

Shot Pattern vs SimCap Golf

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

SimCap Golf

This app enhances indoor golf simulation by standardizing performance tracking and providing an official-style handicap. It allows players to compete fairly with others globally and offers insights to improve their game.

Highlights
  • Track Sim Golf Index
  • Standardized scoring system
  • Performance analysis
  • Scramble team builder
  • Supports GS Pro software
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SimCap – The Ultimate Golf Competition for Sim Golf Take your indoor golf game to the next level with SimCap Golf. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive golfer, SimCap Golf standardizes your performance tracking, calculates an accurate analysis of your golf game, and lets you compete on a level playing field—all within the world of indoor golf. Key Features: - Track Your Sim Golf Index – Get an official-style handicap based on your simulator rounds. - Compete Fairly – Play with friends and golfers worldwide using a standardized scoring system. - Analyze & Improve – Gain insights into your game and lower your scores. - Scramble Team Builder - Build fair and balanced teams based on your SimCaps Supported Golf Simulator Software: - GS Pro – https://gsprogolf.com Join the next evolution of simulated golf and take control of your golf game!

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
SimCap Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimCap Golf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. SimCap Golf 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 4). 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. SimCap Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimCap Golf 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 4, 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 SimCap Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, SimCap Golf every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Shot Pattern versus SimCap Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternSimCap Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCLeonard Fayard

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

SimCap Golf

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

SimCap Golf

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

SimCap Golf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimCap Golf free?
SimCap Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or SimCap Golf?
SimCap Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SimCap Golf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or SimCap Golf have ads?
SimCap Golf shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or SimCap Golf?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and SimCap Golf every 8 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and SimCap Golf on September 29, 2026.

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