Comparison

Shot Pattern vs PuttingPro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

This app uses your actual shot data to create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion maps
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • 40,000+ courses with GPS
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Apple Watch integration
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

PuttingPro

Master your putting game with structured drills, tempo training, and green reading tools. Build confidence and sink more putts to lower your golf score.

Highlights
  • Guided putting practice and drills
  • Tempo metronome for consistent rhythm
  • Smart level tool for green reading
  • Build personalized pre-putt routines
  • Improve putting confidence and score
Features
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Tired of 3-putting? Stop wasting strokes on the green. A 300-yard drive and a 1-foot putt count as the same single stroke. It's time to master the part of the game that truly lowers your score. Welcome to PuttingPro, your personal putting coach. We provide the tools and putting practice routines you need to build confidence and sink more putts. THE MOST COMPLETE PUTTING PRACTICE APP PuttingPro is designed by golfers, for golfers, to provide a comprehensive toolkit dedicated to one thing: improving your putting. Whether you're a weekend warrior trying to break 90 or a competitive golfer chasing scratch, our features will help you build a consistent, reliable stroke. KEY FEATURES GUIDED PUTTING PRACTICE & DRILLS Access structured, easy-to-follow drills designed by golf professionals. Customize your practice routines to eliminate weaknesses and build unshakeable confidence on the greens. PERFECT YOUR TEMPO Find and maintain the perfect putting rhythm with our simple, built-in metronome. Groove a smooth, repeatable stroke that holds up under pressure. READ GREENS LIKE A PRO Use your phone's camera and our smart level tool to get an instant, accurate read of the green's slope and break. Stop guessing and start making informed, confident putts. BUILD YOUR PRE-PUTT ROUTINE The secret to clutch putting is a rock-solid pre-putt routine. Our guide helps you build a personalized, step-by-step process—from reading the green to taking your final stroke. Eliminate nerves, boost your focus, and make every putt feel the same, whether it's for par or birdie. Download PuttingPro and transform your game where it matters most. Start sinking more putts today!

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
PuttingPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shot Pattern at Free against PuttingPro's $2.99. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). PuttingPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Shot Pattern is free to download; PuttingPro costs $2.99 up front. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PuttingPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PuttingPro 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 5, 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 PuttingPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, PuttingPro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Shot Pattern versus PuttingPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPuttingPro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCPhantomLabs

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,094 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

PuttingPro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

PuttingPro

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

PuttingPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PuttingPro free?
PuttingPro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or PuttingPro?
PuttingPro is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PuttingPro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or PuttingPro have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor PuttingPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or PuttingPro?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and PuttingPro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and PuttingPro on October 30, 2026.

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