# Shot Pattern vs CaddieOS

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | CaddieOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caddieos/id6770080289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [John Steinmetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881750415) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### CaddieOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caddieos/id6770080289)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaddieOS - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CaddieOS - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


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