# Shot Pattern vs Loop Golf

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Pattern at every 3 days against Loop Golf's every 2 months. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Loop Golf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Loop Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop 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.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Loop Golf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Loop 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/loop-golf-trip-manager/id6768398510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Loop Technologies LLC (Arizona)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896568319) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### Loop Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-golf-trip-manager/id6768398510)

This app simplifies golf trip planning and management for groups. It centralizes trip details, manages game formats and scoring, handles expense splitting, and archives past trip data for easy retrieval.

**Highlights:** Centralized trip itinerary, AI-generated trip details, Multiple golf game formats, Live leaderboard, Expense splitting with Venmo, Trip and score archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Golf Player | $49.00 | per year |
| Loop Golf Captain | $199.00 | per year |
| Single Trip | $79.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Loop Golf free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Shot Pattern nor Loop Golf shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Loop Golf every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 15, 2026 and Loop Golf on October 12, 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.*