Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Perch

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
Currently charting
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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

Perch

Visualize golf courses in 3D with detailed yardage to greens and pin positions. Track your scores, analyze stats, and get club recommendations. Live Activity on your lock screen provides essential information without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • 3D hole views with camera control
  • Front, center, back green distances
  • Customizable scorecard for up to 8 players
  • Detailed golf stats and Perch Rating
  • Live Activity for lock screen updates
  • Plays-like adjustments for conditions
  • Club recommendations based on bag data
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See the hole in 3D. Perch gives you front, center, and back distances, a beautiful scorecard, and a 3D GPS view of every hole — so you always know the shot in front of you. DISTANCES YOU CAN TRUST • Front, center, and back of the green from your exact position, computed on-device from GPS • Drag the flag to today's pin position for a true pin distance • Tap anywhere to plan layups — a two-segment aim line shows the carry and the leave • Plays-like carry adjustments for temperature and elevation, calibrated to your own bag SEE IN 3D • A behind-the-tee 3D view, with full camera control • Hole flyovers and green orbits before you hit • Clean 2D satellite view whenever you prefer it • Shot dispersion overlays to see what your miss looks like YOUR SCORECARD • Paper-style scorecard for up to 8 players • Track fairways, greens in regulation, and putts with two taps • Full round history, editable any time STATS & PERCH RATING • Fairway and GIR percentages, putts per hole, scoring breakdown • Perch Rating — one number that tracks how you're really playing, based on your recent rounds • Add past rounds so day one includes your history ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activity shows your hole, distances, wind, and suggested club without unlocking your phone • Step to the next hole right from the lock screen 42,000+ COURSES • 42,000+ courses across 54 countries • Search by name, filter by country, or drop a pin on the map • Courses you've played load instantly, every time after the first MY BAG • Enter your carry distances once — Perch suggests the club for today's adjusted number Note: 3D imagery detail varies by location; distances are GPS-computed everywhere. Perch requires a Perch Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service: https://perch-golf.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://perch-golf.com/privacy Questions? support@perch-golf.com

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Perch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shot Pattern at free with in-app purchases against Perch's subscription. Shot Pattern also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Perch's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, 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 Perch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 100% of Perch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Shot Pattern versus Perch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternPerch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCJMartin Digital Apps LLC

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

Perch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Perch

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

Perch

Subscriptions2
  • Perch Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Perch Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perch free?
Perch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Perch?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Perch averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or Perch have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Perch shows ads.

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