# Offcourse Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offcourse Golf at none against Shot Pattern's 8. Offcourse Golf also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Shot Pattern's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, rating 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. Offcourse Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Offcourse Golf against 4.8 for Shot Pattern. 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 are what separate them: 91% of Offcourse Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Offcourse Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offcourse Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offcourse-golf/id666556081/reviews) | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 106 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Offcourse Golf Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666556084) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Offcourse Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offcourse-golf/id666556081)

This free golf application provides a GPS rangefinder, digital scorecard, and tools to track your handicap and statistics. It helps golfers understand their game, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their overall enjoyment on the course.

**Highlights:** Free GPS rangefinder, Digital scorecard, Handicap tracking, Golf stats tracker, Course deals, Friend following

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Offcourse Golf free?

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

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Offcourse Golf or Shot Pattern?

Offcourse Golf and Shot Pattern are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Offcourse Golf or Shot Pattern have ads?

Neither Offcourse Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Offcourse Golf or Shot Pattern?

Offcourse Golf ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Offcourse Golf was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 15, 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.*