# Shot Pattern vs Settle Up Golf

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Settle Up Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-up-golf/id6759184827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Talan David](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878835223) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Settle Up Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-up-golf/id6759184827)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Settle Up Golf Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Founding Member — Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*