# Shot Pattern vs Yardage Lock

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 (#98 vs unranked). 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 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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Yardage Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardage-lock/id6742397632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Taylor Christian Funk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798166200) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Yardage Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardage-lock/id6742397632)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Calculator + Camera HUD | $7.99 | per month |
| Wind Calculator + Camera HUD | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*