# Shot Pattern vs GolfBrain

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 (#157 vs unranked). 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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | GolfBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Alpenlogic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808250125) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** 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


### GolfBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfbrain/id6744572634)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GolfBrain Annual | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is GolfBrain free?

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

### Do Shot Pattern or GolfBrain have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor GolfBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or GolfBrain?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and GolfBrain every 15 months. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and GolfBrain on October 30, 2026.

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