Shot Pattern vs GolfBrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized shot dispersion maps
- Strokes gained predictor
- Shot tracking and analytics
- 40,000+ courses with GPS
- Launch monitor data import
- Apple Watch integration
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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/
GolfBrain
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Make club choices with carry estimates adjusted for altitude and weather. Enter your normal carry distance for each club and set your home reference altitude. GolfBrain estimates how those distances change where you play, with your stock and adjusted distances side by side. Features: - Your own bag with stock carry distances and the clubs you want to use during play. - Carry adjustments for altitude, temperature, humidity, and wind. - Estimated lateral wind drift relative to your shot direction. - Wind direction and speed, with guidance that follows your phone's orientation. - An Apple Watch companion with compact club, stock distance, adjusted distance, and drift rows. - A round timer you can pause, resume, and finish. - Yards or meters, with temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. No account, subscription, or external sensor is required. Your bag is stored on your device and shared with your paired Apple Watch. Weather is provided by OpenWeather for your location. An internet connection is needed to refresh weather. Location and compass access are needed for the corresponding adjustments. Distances and drift are estimates for recreational use. They do not model your draw, fade, or roll. GolfBrain is free and provided as is. Personalized support and future updates are not promised. This app is licensed under Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Pattern at every 4 days against GolfBrain's every 15 months. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and GolfBrain sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, GolfBrain every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shot Pattern | GolfBrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Undaunted Athlete LLC | Alpenlogic LLC |
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
GolfBrain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shot Pattern
- 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
- Green Maps Add On - Single Course$4.99
GolfBrain
- GolfBrain Annual3 Days trial$1.991 Year
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