# Shot Pattern vs Golf Gear

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Golf Gear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [4.3 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gear/id6769012293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Churchill Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811381198) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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 Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gear/id6769012293)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Gear Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Golf Gear Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Golf Gear Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Golf Gear Pro Seasonal | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Golf Gear Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Golf Gear Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Golf Gear Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*