Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Golf Sim GPS

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

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

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
Currently charting
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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

Golf Sim GPS

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Turn your simulator data into smarter on-course decisions. Import your golf simulator shots at golfsimgps.com or in app, set a target with a tap, and see where your misses (and makes) really land relative to your location—live on the map. What you can do: Import golf simulator data automatically with connectors to Nova by Open Launch and Open Golf Sim software. Or upload a .csv designed for GS Pro exports with columns for Club, TotalDistance, rawCarryGame or Carry, and Offline (Yards, - for left + numbers right) Touch-to-Aim goal pin to find your distance and elevation change relative to the target Metric toggle: switch between Total Distance and Carry Distance Score logging: access the in app scorecard to search for courses and log your score See your real dispersion where it matters—on the course. Pick the right club faster, commit to your line, and play with confidence.

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Golf Sim GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Sim GPS at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Golf Sim GPS also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Golf Sim GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Golf Sim GPS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shot Pattern versus Golf Sim GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGolf Sim GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCPeter Weldon

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

Golf Sim GPS

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

Golf Sim GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Sim GPS free?
Golf Sim GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Pattern or Golf Sim GPS have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Golf Sim GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Golf Sim GPS?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Golf Sim GPS daily. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 24, 2026 and Golf Sim GPS on October 7, 2026.

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