# Shot Pattern vs The Yips

The clearest difference is ads: Shot Pattern at none against The Yips's shown. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 4). The Yips's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, 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 The Yips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Yips 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 4, 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 The Yips's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, The Yips monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | The Yips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yips/id6760378754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 42 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) | [Nathan Thayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882183672) |

## 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


### The Yips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yips/id6760378754)

This app helps golfers improve their mental game by building focus, composure, confidence, and resilience. It offers guided warmups, post-round reflections, and AI-powered insights to overcome performance anxiety and improve scores.

**Highlights:** Pre-round mental warmups, Post-round reflection logging, AI-powered performance insights, Mental game goal setting, Progress tracking over time

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Exit Trail Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 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 The Yips free?

The Yips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or The Yips?

The Yips is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Yips averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or The Yips have ads?

The Yips shows ads; Shot Pattern does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or The Yips?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and The Yips monthly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Yips on October 18, 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.*