# Shot Pattern vs Golf Range Caddie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Range Caddie at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Golf Range Caddie also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Golf Range Caddie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golf Range Caddie 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 3, 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 Golf Range Caddie's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Golf Range Caddie every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Golf Range Caddie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-range-caddie/id6767091813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Brendan Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896378343) |

## 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


### Golf Range Caddie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-range-caddie/id6767091813)

Analyze your golf shot data from your launch monitor to identify patterns, track progress, and receive personalized drills for improvement. This tool helps you understand your game and make targeted practice sessions more effective.

**Highlights:** Shot Map visualization, Per-club statistics, Tier-adjusted benchmarks, Auto-generated coaching drills, Club gapping analysis, Trend tracking, Shot shape classification

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Golf Range Caddie free?

Golf Range Caddie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Golf Range Caddie?

Golf Range Caddie is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Golf Range Caddie averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Golf Range Caddie have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Golf Range Caddie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Golf Range Caddie?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Golf Range Caddie every 10 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 18, 2026 and Golf Range Caddie on October 12, 2026.

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