# Shot Pattern vs Rounds Golf

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against Rounds Golf's 1. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked). Rounds Golf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Rounds Golf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rounds 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Rounds Golf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Rounds Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-golf/id6767414854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Nexera Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896473042) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Rounds Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-golf/id6767414854)

This app connects golfers to find playing partners and organize rounds. It offers on-course GPS, scoring, and social features to track progress and share golf experiences. Build your golf profile and connect with the community.

**Highlights:** Find and join tee times, Plan and organize rounds, On-course GPS and scoring, Share scorecards and golf content, Build golf profile and stats, Create and manage golf groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rounds Fairway | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Rounds Golf free?

Rounds Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Rounds Golf?

Rounds Golf is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Rounds Golf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Rounds Golf have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Rounds Golf shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Rounds Golf every 2 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rounds Golf on October 14, 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.*