Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Yardage Lock

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
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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

Yardage Lock

This app calculates precise golf shot yardage by adjusting for real-time weather conditions like wind, temperature, and humidity. It offers advanced wind calculation tools and a course-friendly interface designed for use with gloves.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather adjustments
  • 14-club physics model
  • Magnus-effect spin correction
  • Wind calculator with compass lock
  • Camera HUD overlay
  • Offline functionality
  • Gloved-hand friendly interface
Features
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Yardage Lock turns live weather and the wind on your hole into the yardage you actually need to hit. THE PHYSICS, RUN FOR YOU • Real-time wind, altitude, temperature, humidity, and pressure adjustments • 14-club model calibrated against real launch monitor data • Magnus-effect spin and wind-gradient corrections you would do on paper — instantly WIND CALCULATOR (PREMIUM) • Lock your aim with the device compass, see exactly how the wind plays your shot • Sustained + gust math with a clear club recommendation • Camera HUD overlay puts wind data on top of a live view of the flag BUILT FOR THE COURSE • Oversized touch targets for gloved hands • Dark, glare-resistant interface • Works fully offline once weather is cached for the round FREE FEATURES Shot calculator, weather card, club bag, shot history PREMIUM Wind calculator, compass lock, camera HUD SUBSCRIPTIONS Yardage Lock Premium is an auto-renewable subscription offered in monthly and annual options. The subscription title, length, and price are shown in the app on the upgrade screen before any purchase is confirmed. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription auto-renews for the same period and price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://website-alpha-jet-42.vercel.app/privacy PRIVACY Location and compass data stay on your device — we only send latitude/longitude to the weather provider to fetch conditions. See our privacy policy for details.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Yardage Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yardage Lock at 100% against Shot Pattern's 67%. Yardage Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Yardage Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yardage Lock 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 3, 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 Yardage Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Yardage Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shot Pattern versus Yardage Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternYardage Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCTaylor Christian Funk

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

Yardage Lock

All ratings3 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

Yardage Lock

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
2 purchases

Yardage Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Wind Calculator + Camera HUD7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Wind Calculator + Camera HUD7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yardage Lock free?
Yardage Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Yardage Lock?
Yardage Lock is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Yardage Lock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Yardage Lock have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Yardage Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Yardage Lock?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Yardage Lock every 2 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and Yardage Lock on October 5, 2026.

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