Comparison

Shot Pattern vs CaddieOS

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

CaddieOS

This golf application provides GPS yardages, shot tracking, and scoring to help players improve their game. It offers detailed performance insights and allows for social play with friends. Unlock advanced features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS yardages
  • Shot tracking and logging
  • Automatic score tracking
  • Performance insights and analytics
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Live scoreboards for friends
  • Offline course downloads
Features
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Golf Smarter with CaddieOS CaddieOS is the all-in-one golf GPS, shot tracker, scorecard, and digital caddie built to help you play better golf. Get accurate yardages, track every shot with a tap, learn your true club distances, and gain insights that help lower your scores. Whether you’re playing your home course or somewhere new, CaddieOS gives you the information you need to make better decisions on every shot. GPS DISTANCES • Front, center, and back green yardages • Plays-like distances adjusted for wind and weather • Distances to hazards, bunkers, water, and layup targets • Tap anywhere on the map to measure distances • Download courses for offline play SHOT TRACKING & SCORING • Log shots with a single tap • Automatic score tracking throughout your round • Shot maps with club and distance history • Siri and Apple Watch support • Quick penalties, putts, and score corrections KNOW YOUR GAME • Real club distances based on your actual shots • Strokes gained analytics • Handicap tracking and scoring trends • Greens in regulation, putting stats, and more • Detailed post-round performance insights APPLE WATCH • GPS distances on your wrist • Log shots and putts without reaching for your phone • Mark pin locations and green positions • Live Activities support for iPhone PLAY WITH FRIENDS • Live scoreboards on all devices • Scramble, Best Ball, Match Play, and Skins • Follow scores in real time throughout the round BUILT FOR APPLE • iPhone and Apple Watch optimized • Secure iCloud sync across devices • Sign in with Apple • Privacy-first design with no advertising CADDIEOS PRO Unlock advanced features including: • AI-powered club recommendations • Unlimited round history • PDF round reports • Crowdsourced course intelligence • Apple Watch swing detection (Experimental) Play faster. Make better decisions. Improve every round. Privacy Policy: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/caddieos/privacy Terms of Use: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/caddieos/terms

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
CaddieOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Pattern at 2.1K against CaddieOS's 2. Shot Pattern also leads on chart position (#115 vs unranked). CaddieOS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 CaddieOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CaddieOS 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Shot Pattern versus CaddieOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternCaddieOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCJohn Steinmetz

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

CaddieOS

All ratings2 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

CaddieOS

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
2 purchases

CaddieOS

Subscriptions2
  • CaddieOS - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CaddieOS - Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaddieOS free?
CaddieOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or CaddieOS?
CaddieOS is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while CaddieOS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or CaddieOS have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor CaddieOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or CaddieOS?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and CaddieOS every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 27, 2026 and CaddieOS on October 21, 2026.

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