# Shot Pattern vs The Scratch App

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 (#125 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | The Scratch App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scratch-app/id6792312634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [The Scratch Plan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792312636) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### The Scratch App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scratch-app/id6792312634)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scratch App Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Scratch App Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*