Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Pinned Golf App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

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
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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

Pinned Golf App

Enhance your golf game with accurate GPS yardages, simple scorekeeping, and live multiplayer leaderboards. Track your rounds, analyze performance, and access course maps for over 45,000 courses worldwide. Designed by golfers for better play.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS yardages
  • Digital scorecard
  • Live multiplayer leaderboards
  • Round history and performance tracking
  • Course maps and strategy tools
  • 45,000+ golf courses worldwide
Features
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Play smarter golf The Pinned Golf App gives you the information you need to make better decisions on the course. Accurate GPS yardages. Simple scorekeeping. Multiplayer games with your group. Live leaderboards that update as you play. Everything you need to stay dialed in. Know Your Distance Get precise front, center, and back yardages on every hole. See the entire hole during a drone flyover to know the hole before hitting your shot. Track Your Rounds Keep score, record your rounds, and watch your game improve over time. The Pinned Golf App keeps a history of every round you play. Compete With Friends See the live leaderboard during your round. Track matches, multiplayer games, follow scores, and know exactly where everyone stands. Play Anywhere Access GPS maps for 45,000+ golf courses worldwide so you always have the information you need on the course. Features - GPS yardages for 45,000+ courses - Front, center, and back distances - Digital scorecard - Live leaderboards - Course maps and strategy tools - Round history and performance tracking Designed by golfers. Built for better rounds. Stay dialed in. - Terms of Service: https://pinnedgolf.com/pages/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://pinnedgolf.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Pinned Golf App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Pattern at 4.8 against Pinned Golf App's 4.0. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 21) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Pinned Golf App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pinned Golf App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pinned Golf App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Pinned Golf App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shot Pattern versus Pinned Golf App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPinned Golf App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB118 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCPinned Golf LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Pinned Golf App

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

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

Pinned Golf App

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

Pinned Golf App

Subscriptions2
  • Pinned Golf Pro - 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Pinned Golf Pro - 1 Year with Trial1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinned Golf App free?
Pinned Golf App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Pinned Golf App?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pinned Golf App averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Pinned Golf App have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Pinned Golf App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Pinned Golf App?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Pinned Golf App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pinned Golf App on October 24, 2026.

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