Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Pure Strike Golf

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

Head to head
About

Shot Pattern

This app uses your actual shot data to create personalized shot dispersion maps on course imagery. It helps you strategize smarter, avoid trouble, and improve your game with advanced statistics and analytics.

Highlights
  • Personalized shot dispersion maps
  • Strokes gained predictor
  • Shot tracking and analytics
  • 40,000+ courses with GPS
  • Launch monitor data import
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
Currently charting
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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

Pure Strike Golf

This app offers personalized golf fitness and performance training. It provides golf-specific strength, mobility, and recovery routines with guided video demonstrations to help improve your swing speed and overall game.

Highlights
  • Personalized golf fitness assessments
  • Customized training programs
  • Golf-specific strength and mobility routines
  • Guided exercise video demonstrations
  • Progress tracking and performance insights
  • Regular program updates
Features
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Pure Strike is a premium golf fitness and performance app designed to help golfers move better, swing faster, and perform at their best. Built for golfers of all skill levels, Pure Strike combines golf-specific strength training, mobility routines, recovery protocols, and personalized performance programming to help improve your game both on and off the course. Features • Personalized golf fitness assessments • Customized training programs tailored to your goals • Golf specific strength, mobility, and recovery routines • Guided exercise video demonstrations • Progress tracking and performance insights • Structured workout plans designed for golfers • Regular program updates and new training content Whether your goal is to improve mobility, build strength, increase swing speed, or support long-term performance, Pure Strike provides the tools and guidance to help you train with confidence. Premium Membership Unlock the full Pure Strike experience with a Premium Membership and gain access to personalized training programs, guided workouts, performance tracking, and exclusive premium content. A limited Founding Member membership may be available to eligible users, offering exclusive pricing and Founding Member status. Founding Member pricing applies only while an eligible subscription remains active. If the subscription is canceled or expires, future subscriptions will be available at the current standard pricing. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: http://purestrikeapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://purestrikeapp.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Pure Strike Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against Pure Strike Golf's 1. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Pure Strike Golf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Pure Strike Golf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure Strike Golf 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, Pure Strike Golf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shot Pattern versus Pure Strike Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPure Strike Golf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCPure Strike Golf Inc

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,094 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Pure Strike Golf

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pure Strike Golf

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
5 purchases

Pure Strike Golf

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$199.991 Year
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  • Pure Strike3 Days trial$224.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pure Strike Golf free?
Pure Strike Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Pure Strike Golf?
Pure Strike Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pure Strike Golf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Pure Strike Golf have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Pure Strike Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Pure Strike Golf?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 4 days, and Pure Strike Golf every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pure Strike Golf on October 31, 2026.

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