Comparison

Shot Pattern vs The Scratch App

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
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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

The Scratch App

Empirically test golf clubs and techniques to improve your game. Analyze your performance using the Strokes Gained framework to identify weaknesses and receive personalized plans with drill videos to fix them.

Highlights
  • Empirical club and technique testing
  • Strokes Gained performance analysis
  • Track rounds shot by shot
  • Personalized fix plans with drill videos
  • Six focused practice areas
  • Skill tests with benchmark scores
Features
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The Scratch App — Strokes Gained golf tracking, practice & tests The Scratch App shows you exactly where you're losing shots — and gives you a clear plan to get them back. It's built on Strokes Gained, the same math the pros use, so every round and every range session answers one question: what should I work on to score lower? ON THE COURSE • Track your round shot‑by‑shot on real satellite imagery of the hole you're playing. • Live GPS distance to the green, with one‑tap shot logging — walk to your ball, tap, and keep moving. • Rather do it by hand? Drop, drag, and edit every shot right on the map. • Get a full Strokes Gained breakdown by category: driving, approach, wedges, chipping, and putting. KNOW YOUR GAME • See your true club distances and shot dispersion — real averages and your typical miss, left or right, built from your own rounds. • A running scorecard, full round history, and your trends over time. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • A recommendation engine reads your rounds and points you straight at your biggest score‑leak — then hands you a fix plan and drill videos. • Six Strokes Gained skill tests let you compare techniques, swing thoughts, and equipment head‑to‑head, so you know what actually works for your game. Set a goal — Break 90, Break 80, or scratch — and your benchmarks tune to match it. Whether you're grinding to break 100 or chasing scratch, The Scratch App puts tour‑level feedback in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTION The Scratch App Pro unlocks fix plans and drill videos, full trend charts, the Analysis hub, and your benchmark comparisons. • $12.99/month or $99.99/year — an auto‑renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thescratchplan.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Shot Pattern4 screens
The Scratch App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Scratch App at 100% against Shot Pattern's 67%. The Scratch App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 The Scratch App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Scratch App 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 2, 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 The Scratch App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, The Scratch App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shot Pattern versus The Scratch App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot PatternThe Scratch App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUndaunted Athlete LLCThe Scratch Plan

Customer experience

Shot Pattern

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

The Scratch App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

The Scratch App

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

The Scratch App

Subscriptions2
  • Scratch App Pro (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Scratch App Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Pattern free?
Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Scratch App free?
The Scratch App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or The Scratch App?
The Scratch App is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Scratch App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shot Pattern or The Scratch App have ads?
Neither Shot Pattern nor The Scratch App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or The Scratch App?
Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and The Scratch App every 4 days. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Scratch App on October 11, 2026.

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