# Shot Pattern vs Nine More

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shot Pattern at free with in-app purchases against Nine More's subscription. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). Nine More's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Nine More sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nine More 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 Nine More's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Nine More every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Nine More |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-more/id6743823050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Nine More LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889661036) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### Nine More

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-more/id6743823050)

Improve your golf game with personalized practice plans and coach-designed drills. Track your progress, compete with friends, and make every swing count towards lower scores.

**Highlights:** Personalized drill recommendations, Structured practice plans, Badge-based progress tracking, Competitive and partner-friendly drills, On-course games, Add friends and create groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nine More Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Nine More Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Nine More free?

Nine More is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Nine More?

Nine More is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Nine More averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Nine More have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Nine More shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Nine More?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Nine More every 9 months. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nine More on October 16, 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.*