# Shot Pattern vs Second Wind Timing

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Second Wind Timing's 3.0. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). Second Wind Timing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Second Wind Timing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Second Wind Timing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Second Wind Timing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-wind-timing/id6742205147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Mobee Event Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/838529180) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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


### Second Wind Timing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-wind-timing/id6742205147)

Track athletes in real-time and view live results for various timed sporting events. Follow road races, cross-country meets, multi-sport events, and cycling races as they unfold.

**Highlights:** Real-time athlete tracking, Live event results, Support for road races, Support for cross-country meets, Support for multi-sport events, Support for cycling races

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Second Wind Timing free?

Second Wind Timing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Second Wind Timing?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Second Wind Timing averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Second Wind Timing have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Second Wind Timing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Second Wind Timing?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Second Wind Timing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 13, 2026 and Second Wind Timing on October 1, 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.*