# 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 (15.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). 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 $2.99 per month. 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 5, 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 3 days, Settle Up Golf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 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 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-up-golf-side-bets/id6759880177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [AJM Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881431373) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Settle Up Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-up-golf-side-bets/id6759880177)

Track golf rounds, manage various game formats, and instantly settle bets with your group. Features real-time syncing, scorecard scanning, and social connections for a seamless golfing experience.

**Highlights:** Hole-by-hole scoring, Multiple golf game formats, Tournament management, Real-time group sync, Scorecard photo scanning, Instant bet settlement, Handicap calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Settle Up Golf Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 5 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 3 days, and Settle Up Golf weekly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and Settle Up Golf on October 2, 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.*