Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Settle Up 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 create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion maps
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • 40,000+ courses with GPS
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Apple Watch integration
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

Settle Up Golf

Easily track various golf side games like Nassau, Skins, and Match Play. Avoid confusion with clear scoring and instant results, settling bets in seconds. Designed for golfers to keep competition organized and transparent.

Highlights
  • Track multiple golf side games
  • Instant scoring and results
  • Real-time money board
  • Clear round summaries
  • Supports 2-4 players
  • Gross or net scoring
  • Custom stakes
Features
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Settle Up — Golf Games Made Easy Track your golf games. Know exactly who’s up. Settle in seconds. Settle Up is the easiest way to track match play, skins, Nassau, Wolf, Banker, and other popular golf side games. No more mental math. No more confusion at the 18th green. Just clear scoring and instant results. Play Real Golf Games Choose from classic formats: • Nassau (Front, Back & Overall) • Skins • Match Play • Wolf • Banker Track scores hole-by-hole and see live standings update instantly. Live Money Board See who’s up during the round with a clean, real-time leaderboard. Track side games without interrupting play. No spreadsheets. No notes app. No arguments. Clear Round Summary At the end of 18 holes, get a simple breakdown showing: • Who won • Who owes who • Final totals Everything calculated automatically. Flexible & Simple • Works for 2, 3, or 4 players • Gross or net scoring • Custom stakes • Easy invite system • Clean, fast interface built for the course Designed for Golfers Settle Up was built specifically for golf groups who love competition and friendly side games. Whether you're keeping it casual or playing for pride, this app makes every round smoother.Whether you're playing a casual round with friends or competing in a serious foursome, Settle Up keeps every game organized and transparent from the first tee to the final putt. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Settle Up Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Settle Up Golf at 100% against Shot Pattern's 67%. Settle Up Golf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Settle Up Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Settle Up 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of Settle Up Golf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, Settle Up Golf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Shot Pattern versus Settle Up Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternSettle Up Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCTalan David

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,094 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Settle Up Golf

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

Settle Up 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

Settle Up Golf

Subscriptions1
  • Settle Up Golf Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Member — Lifetime Access$149.99

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Settle Up Golf free?
Settle Up Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Settle Up Golf?
Settle Up Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Settle Up Golf averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Settle Up Golf have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Settle Up Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Settle Up Golf?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and Settle Up Golf every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and Settle Up Golf on October 31, 2026.

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