# Shot Pattern vs ProPath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProPath at none against Shot Pattern's 8. ProPath also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. ProPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProPath 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 5, 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 ProPath's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | ProPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propath/id6789221729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| 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 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Patrick Healy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789221731) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### ProPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/propath/id6789221729)

This app guides golfers through their entire career, from junior recruiting to college play and professional tours. It offers tools for college coach contact, academic data, tournament scheduling, and financial planning. Get a clear roadmap for your golf journey.

**Highlights:** College recruiting roadmap, Verified college coach contacts, School explorer with academic data, Pro tour schedule aggregation, Q-School and tournament tracking, Tournament budget planner, On-demand golf assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Is ProPath free?

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

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

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

### Do Shot Pattern or ProPath have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor ProPath shows ads.

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

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and ProPath every 3 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 13, 2026 and ProPath on September 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.*