Shot Pattern vs Next18Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Next18Now
This app simplifies golf side games and wagering, automating scoring, bets, and payouts for a seamless on-course experience. It supports various popular betting formats and integrates handicaps for fair competition. Track live scores, manage multiple games, and view instant settlement details.
- Real-time live scoring
- Multiple side games simultaneously
- Popular golf betting formats
- Automatic wager calculations
- Live betting & press tracking
- Handicap integration
- League & group management
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Next18Now is the all-in-one golf side game and wagering companion built for golfers who are tired of messy scorecards, confusing math, and arguments over who owes what after the round. Whether you’re playing a casual Nassau with friends, running multiple side games across a foursome, or managing league play, Next18Now keeps every score, bet, press, payout, and leaderboard updated live in real time. Designed specifically for golfers who love action on the course, Next18Now transforms traditional golf betting into a seamless digital experience so you can focus on playing, not calculating. FEATURES • Real-Time Live Scoring Track every hole live while your group plays. Scores instantly update across the round so everyone always knows where they stand. • Multiple Side Games Simultaneously Run multiple betting games at the same time from a single scorecard. No more juggling paper notes, calculators, or spreadsheets. • Popular Golf Betting Formats Supports many of the games golfers already play, including: Nassau Skins Wolf Vegas Match Play Banker Stableford Team Games Custom Side Bets And more • Automatic Wager Calculations Next18Now handles all calculations automatically, including: Hole-by-hole results Presses Carryovers Net and gross scoring Handicap adjustments Team payouts End-of-round settlements • Live Betting & Press Tracking Keep track of active presses, side action, and changing payouts throughout the round with live updates after every hole. • Handicap Integration Use handicaps to create fair competition between golfers of different skill levels. Stroke allocation and net scoring are automatically applied where applicable. • Course Features Access course data, and hole information to help improve decision making during the round. • AI Golf Tools & Smart Features Advanced golf intelligence tools help enhance gameplay and strategy, including future AI-driven caddie and scoring enhancements. • League & Group Management Create recurring groups, leagues, and tournaments with centralized score tracking, standings, and side game management. • Live Leaderboards View live standings and wagering updates as rounds progress. Perfect for tournaments, leagues, and competitive group play. • Detailed Round History & Analytics Review past rounds, winnings, losses, stats, and performance trends over time. • Instant Settlement Tracking See exactly who owes who before leaving the course. Simplify payouts and eliminate post-round confusion. • Secure User Accounts Create profiles, manage rounds, track statistics, and keep your golf betting history organized in one place. • Social & Competitive Experience Invite friends, create matches, compete in live games, and keep your golf group connected round after round.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next18Now at 100% against Shot Pattern's 67%. Next18Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Next18Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Next18Now 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 Next18Now's.
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Next18Now weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shot Pattern | Next18Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #104 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Undaunted Athlete LLC | Next18, LLC |
Customer experience
Shot Pattern
Next18Now
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
Next18Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shot Pattern
- 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
- Green Maps Add On - Single Course$4.99
Next18Now
- Side Games Monthly$4.991 Month
- Sides Games & Ryder Cup Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Leagues & Tournaments Monthly$24.991 Month
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- Leagues & Tournaments Annual$119.991 Year









