# Shot Pattern vs Pinned Golf App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Pinned Golf App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinned-golf-app/id6760410749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Pinned Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884326714) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### Pinned Golf App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinned-golf-app/id6760410749)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinned Golf Pro - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Pinned Golf Pro - 1 Year with Trial | $69.99 | per year |


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