# Shot Pattern vs GolfSimTimes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GolfSimTimes at none against Shot Pattern's 8. GolfSimTimes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

GolfSimTimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of GolfSimTimes's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, GolfSimTimes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | GolfSimTimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsimtimes/id6757940249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Stewart TOSH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869795820) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### GolfSimTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfsimtimes/id6757940249)

Manage virtual and real golf rounds, book tee times for leagues, and track your progress. Connect with friends, earn achievements, and analyze your game with AI-powered insights. Features include simulator handicap calculation and course rating.

**Highlights:** Virtual and real golf round tracking, Tee time booking for leagues, AI-powered insights, Simulator handicap calculation, Course rating and favorites, Challenge friends and build network, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is GolfSimTimes free?

GolfSimTimes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

GolfSimTimes is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while GolfSimTimes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or GolfSimTimes have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor GolfSimTimes shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and GolfSimTimes every 5 months. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on September 26, 2026 and GolfSimTimes on July 23, 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.*