Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Golf Gear

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

Golf Gear

Organize and track your golf equipment, from clubs to accessories. Get instant valuations based on the used market and manage your entire collection in one place. Ideal for golfers who buy, sell, or simply want to know their gear's worth.

Highlights
  • Scan and organize golf equipment
  • Track equipment value
  • Appraise entire collection
  • Manage bag contents
  • Check fair market value for deals
Features
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Golf Gear: Track, Discover & Upgrade The home for golf gear. Track everything you own, connect with other like-minded players, discover what you're buying next, and never miss the latest equipment drops. Whether you're building your dream bag, hunting for deals, or just curious what your clubs are worth, Golf Gear brings everything together in one place. Built for golfers who love equipment as much as they love the game. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Track your entire collection — clubs, bags, balls, rangefinders, accessories, apparel, and more • Know what it's worth — get real-world market values for individual items and your entire collection • Plan your next upgrade — build a wishlist of the clubs and gear you're after • Find great deals — compare asking prices against market value before you buy, sell, or trade • Stay up to date — discover new equipment releases and gear drops from across the golf world • Join the community — see what other gear heads are gaming and get inspired for your next gear addition • Organize everything — keep your gamer bag, backup clubs, and growing collection in one place Whether you're a casual golfer, collector, club junkie, or always chasing the next upgrade, Golf Gear helps you get more out of your hobby. Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pJz5v0ZV_WVlRL2MwfkCspqC9l7KsdRMKqRLv82TSMA/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12RTtZhkiGlJPG7usaTfC3Ci91I0azd8J-Mcbp8uIOIs/edit?usp=sharing Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. You can manage your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback? golfgearapp@gmail.com

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Golf Gear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against Golf Gear's 10%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 127). Golf Gear's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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 Golf Gear sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 127, 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 10% of Golf Gear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Golf Gear every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shot Pattern versus Golf Gear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGolf Gear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.3 (127 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better9.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better127
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCChurchill Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

All ratings2,060 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.2%

Golf Gear

All ratings121 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative85.7%

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

Golf Gear

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
7 purchases

Golf Gear

Subscriptions6
  • Golf Gear Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Golf Gear Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Golf Gear Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Golf Gear Pro Seasonal$19.993 Months
  • Golf Gear Pro Annual$39.991 Year
  • Golf Gear Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Golf Gear Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Gear free?
Golf Gear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Golf Gear?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Golf Gear averages 4.3 from 127 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Golf Gear have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Golf Gear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Golf Gear?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Golf Gear every 4 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 25, 2026 and Golf Gear on October 25, 2026.

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