# Shot Pattern vs Bunkr Golf

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shot Pattern at free with in-app purchases against Bunkr Golf's subscription. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 13) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). Bunkr Golf's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Bunkr Golf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bunkr Golf 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 13, 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 Bunkr Golf's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Bunkr Golf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Bunkr Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkr-golf/id6747564046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Stuart Kenneth Miller Schachle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821797931) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Bunkr Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkr-golf/id6747564046)

This app helps golfers track their performance, utilize GPS with plays-like distances and club recommendations, and connect with friends. It offers detailed stats, game syncing, and social features to enhance the golfing experience.

**Highlights:** Round and score tracking, GPS with plays-like distances, Club recommendations, Follow friends' rounds, Sync scorecards for games, Detailed stats and analytics, Coordinate tee times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunkr Pro | $1.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Bunkr Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Bunkr Golf?

Bunkr Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Bunkr Golf averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Bunkr Golf have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Bunkr Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Bunkr Golf?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Bunkr Golf every 4 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bunkr Golf on October 13, 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.*