# Shot Pattern vs PuttView

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against PuttView's 3.7. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). PuttView's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PuttView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 81% of PuttView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, PuttView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | PuttView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Viewlicity GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533667267) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### PuttView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttview/id6756965582)

This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to scan any golf green and overlay precise, data-based visuals directly on the surface. It provides real-time contour lines, slope arrows, the correct putting line, and aiming point to help golfers improve their putting accuracy.

**Highlights:** AR green scanning with LiDAR, Contour line visualization, Slope arrow indicators, Ideal putting line overlay, Aiming line and point, Real-time putt data (speed, distance, break)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is PuttView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or PuttView?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while PuttView averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or PuttView have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor PuttView shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and PuttView every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on September 26, 2026 and PuttView on September 25, 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.*