# Shot Pattern vs Strike Wedge Launch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike Wedge Launch at 100% against Shot Pattern's 67%. Strike Wedge Launch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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 Strike Wedge Launch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strike Wedge Launch 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 3, 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 100% of Strike Wedge Launch's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Strike Wedge Launch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Strike Wedge Launch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-wedge-launch/id6778224392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Strike wedge pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896388375) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Strike Wedge Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-wedge-launch/id6778224392)

Transform your iPhone into a golf launch monitor for wedge shots. Analyze ball speed, launch angle, and carry distance with slow-motion replays and detailed metrics. Compete in daily challenges and track your progress to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Measure ball speed, launch angle, and carry, Slow-motion replays with shot data, Track performance across different distances, Compete in daily global challenges, Create and join private challenges, Analyze swing mechanics with drawing tools

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $59.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is Strike Wedge Launch free?

Strike Wedge Launch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Strike Wedge Launch?

Strike Wedge Launch is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Strike Wedge Launch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Strike Wedge Launch have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Strike Wedge Launch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Strike Wedge Launch?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Strike Wedge Launch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 20, 2026 and Strike Wedge Launch on October 20, 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.*