Comparison

Shot Pattern vs PaceKeeper Golf

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

PaceKeeper Golf

Features
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PaceKeeper is the only app, device, and system that continuously reminds golfers of their pace status throughout the round. PaceKeeper provides golf courses and tournament organizers with a simple phone app and color-coded messaging device for players, and an online system that allows staff to monitor all pace of play throughout the course. The Bluetooth-enabled color-coded tag attaches to carts or bags and helps keep all players in the foursome aware of their pace of play in a non-confrontational manner. PaceKeeper enables a collaborative, proactive effort between the course and players to improve pace and make the game more fun. PaceKeeper color codes are green for on pace, yellow for 5-10 minutes behind, and red for 10 minutes late or more. Purple indicates a weather warning, requesting that all players take shelter. This flexible system also provides managers and organizers a platform to conduct promotions to encourage players to “Finish On The Green" to earn rewards. The PaceKeeper system also includes an online password-protected portal that allows course and tournament administrators to: - View a map of the entire course and all the PaceKeeper activity on a real-time basis, so staff can act accordingly when a golf group plays slower than expected - Retrieve reports on historical pace data - Analyze individual pace performances - Adjust time allocations for each hole - Configure shotgun tournament formats - And more!

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
PaceKeeper Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceKeeper Golf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. PaceKeeper Golf also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. PaceKeeper Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shot Pattern versus PaceKeeper Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPaceKeeper Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCImpact Embedded, LLC

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

PaceKeeper Golf

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

PaceKeeper Golf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceKeeper Golf free?
PaceKeeper Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Pattern or PaceKeeper Golf have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor PaceKeeper Golf shows ads.

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