Comparison

Shot Pattern vs LinkRival

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
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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

LinkRival

This app connects golfers to find rivals, build squads, and track match results. It features an AI caddy for strategy and advice, helping players climb leaderboards and settle competitive matches. Enhance your golf experience with personalized challenges and detailed performance tracking.

Highlights
  • Build your golf squad
  • Find rivals nearby
  • Challenge friends and opponents
  • Track match history and stats
  • Climb leaderboards
  • AI caddy for strategy
  • Handicap verification
Features
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Join the Rivalry. LinkRival is the competitive golf app built for players who want more than scorekeeping. Build your squad, find rivals, track every match, and climb the leaderboard — all powered by Ace, your AI caddy. Whether you’re settling a grudge match at your home club, organizing a 2v2 showdown, or looking for new golfers nearby, LinkRival turns every round into a meaningful competition. Key Features Build Your Squad Add friends, regular playing partners, and rivals to create your personal golf network. Find Rivals Nearby Discover golfers based on skill level, handicap, location, and custom filters. Challenge players to singles and team matches. Challenge Friends and Opponents Set up competitive matches with optional stakes, match formats, and head-to-head tracking. Track Your Record Every result is saved automatically, including wins, losses, and all-time performance against your rivals. Climb the Leaderboard Compete for local and private leaderboard rankings and prove who owns the bragging rights. Powered by Ace, Your AI Caddy Get personalized pre-round strategy and on-course advice based on your game, course conditions, and historical performance. Handicap Verification Connect your handicap for added credibility and more accurate matchmaking. Match History and Stats Keep the receipts with a complete record of past matches, opponents, and results. Why LinkRival? Golf is better when something is on the line. LinkRival adds competition, accountability, and a social layer to every round. Whether you’re playing for pride, money, or a spot atop the leaderboard, LinkRival helps you find the right opponents and track your journey over time. Download LinkRival and start building your squad, finding rivals, and climbing the leaderboard. LinkRival

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
LinkRival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkRival at none against Shot Pattern's 8. LinkRival also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. LinkRival asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkRival 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, LinkRival every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Shot Pattern versus LinkRival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternLinkRival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCLinkRival, Inc

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

LinkRival

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LinkRival

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

LinkRival

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkRival free?
LinkRival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or LinkRival?
LinkRival is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while LinkRival averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or LinkRival have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor LinkRival shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or LinkRival?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and LinkRival every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and LinkRival on October 2, 2026.

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