Comparison

Shot Pattern vs The Turn 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

This app uses your actual shot data to overlay personalized shot dispersion onto course maps, helping you choose smarter targets and improve your game. It provides advanced statistics and analytics to identify patterns that cost you strokes, ultimately leading to lower scores.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion overlay
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • GPS and green maps for 40,000+ courses
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Multiple tracking modes
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

The Turn Golf

This app is designed for golf groups to easily track scores, manage leagues, and compete in side games. It offers live hole-by-hole scoring, AI-powered scorecard scanning, and detailed season-long analytics for groups and events.

Highlights
  • Group creation and management
  • Live hole-by-hole scoring
  • AI-powered scorecard scanning (Turn Vision)
  • League and outing management
  • Side games and skins tracking
  • Season-long leaderboards and stats
  • Multi-group event hosting
Features
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The Turn is a premium golf scoring app built for groups who play together every week. Create a group for your regular foursome, score rounds together hole-by-hole, and track everything that matters — from scoring averages to head-to-head records across the season. YOUR GROUP, ALL SEASON Create groups for your weekly crew, league, or golf trip Invite members instantly with a simple code Season-long leaderboards with standings and stats See who's really the best — scoring averages, birdies, wins, and head-to-head records Every round feeds into your group's season history LEAGUE & OUTING MODE Create and manage golf leagues and outings with team standings, event scheduling, shotgun starts, and scramble scoring. Share a join code and your players are in. SCORE TOGETHER Live hole-by-hole scoring for your entire group Stroke play, match play, Stableford, and scramble formats Net and gross scoring with full handicap support Four Ball, Best Ball, and team scoring options TURN VISION Photograph your scorecard at the end of the round and let the app read every score automatically. Turn Vision uses AI to detect handwritten scores, match players, and populate all 18 holes instantly. Review, confirm, and you're done — no more entering scores hole by hole. SIDE GAMES & SKINS Track skins with carryovers and automatic results Side matches between playing partners Nassau and team game tracking Complete record keeping so everyone knows where they stand MULTI-GROUP EVENTS Host tournaments and outings across multiple groups Combined leaderboards and results Perfect for golf trips, charity events, and leagues ROUND RECAPS Detailed post-round summaries with full scorecards Match results and game breakdowns Skins summary with hole-by-hole results Share recaps with your group Built by golfers, for golfers. The Turn brings the competitive spirit of your weekly game to life with a design inspired by the traditions of the sport. Free to try with one group. Upgrade to The Turn Pro for unlimited groups, skins, side matches, multi-group events, and complete season analytics. Terms of Use: https://www.theturngolf.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.theturngolf.app/privacy

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
The Turn Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against The Turn Golf's 2. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). The Turn Golf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and The Turn Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Turn 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shot Pattern versus The Turn Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternThe Turn Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCJOHN M GLADDEN

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,104 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

The Turn Golf

All ratings1 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

The Turn 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
2 purchases

The Turn Golf

Subscriptions2
  • The Turn Pro$6.991 Month
  • The Turn Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Turn Golf free?
The Turn Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or The Turn Golf?
The Turn Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Turn Golf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or The Turn Golf have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor The Turn Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or The Turn Golf?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and The Turn Golf every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 12, 2026 and The Turn Golf on October 31, 2026.

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