Comparison

Shot Pattern vs Golf Sim Control

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

Golf Sim Control

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your golf simulator PC. Golf Sim Control connects to the Golf Sim Control companion app on your Windows PC (£14.99) over your local Wi‑Fi network, so you can control your simulator software from anywhere in your hitting bay — no keyboard or mouse required. Simple layouts tailored for GSPro, E6 Connect, Awesome Golf, FSX Play, Virtual Golf and with more to come. SHORTCUT BUTTONS Every simulator comes with a ready-to-use button layout covering the shortcuts you reach for most: aim point, heat map, flyovers, mulligans, camera views, hole navigation, and more. MOUSE CLICKS Setup custom mouse clicks for additional control. For example FSX Play doesn't have a club up/down keyboard shortcut, but a custom mouse click can save you a trip or two to your PC. TRACKPAD Move the mouse and scroll on your simulator PC directly from your device with a responsive trackpad, or use the joystick control for camera panning and navigation — perfect for adjusting the view without walking back to the PC. FAST, SECURE PAIRING Golf Sim Control finds your PC automatically on your home or bay network and connects in seconds. A 4-digit passcode from the desktop app keeps your simulator PC secure, and the app reconnects automatically if your connection drops. BUILT FOR THE BAY Optimized layouts for both iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape, so the app fits neatly on a wall mount, a tripod stand, or in your pocket between shots. Requires the Golf Sim Control desktop app running on the Windows PC connected to your simulator (available separately — see support link). What's New in This Version (release notes template) Initial release of Golf Sim Control: Ready-made shortcut layouts for GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC, Awesome Golf, and FSX Play Trackpad and joystick controls Automatic PC discovery with secure passcode pairing

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
Golf Sim Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf Sim Control at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Shot Pattern's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Golf Sim Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Shot Pattern versus Golf Sim Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternGolf Sim Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCAtyp Ltd

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

Golf Sim Control

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
None

Golf Sim Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Golf Sim Control free?
Golf Sim Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Pattern or Golf Sim Control have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor Golf Sim Control shows ads.

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