# Shot Pattern vs MyGolfLinks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyGolfLinks at none against Shot Pattern's 8. MyGolfLinks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 13). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. MyGolfLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyGolfLinks 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 13, 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 MyGolfLinks's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, MyGolfLinks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | MyGolfLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygolflinks/id6787204431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [MyGolfLinks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787204433) |

## 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


### MyGolfLinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygolflinks/id6787204431)

This app enhances your golf experience by providing precise GPS yardages, shot tracking, and digital scoring. It allows you to play and follow rounds live with friends, manage groups and leagues, and track various betting formats. Gain insights into your game performance and discover local course deals.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS yardages, Live shot tracking, Digital scorecard with stats, Real-time multiplayer scoring, Live round following, Group, league, and event management, Betting and wager tracking, Performance trend analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is MyGolfLinks free?

MyGolfLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or MyGolfLinks?

MyGolfLinks is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while MyGolfLinks averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or MyGolfLinks have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor MyGolfLinks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or MyGolfLinks?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and MyGolfLinks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 27, 2026 and MyGolfLinks on October 24, 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.*