# Shot Tracer Map vs Putts and Payouts

The clearest difference is rating: Putts and Payouts at 5.0 against Shot Tracer Map's 3.7. Putts and Payouts also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). Shot Tracer Map's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Tracer Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Putts and Payouts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Putts and Payouts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Tracer Map has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shot Tracer Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Putts and Payouts monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Tracer Map | Putts and Payouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putts-and-payouts/id6754047328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039078678) | [John Walsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846438548) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Tracer Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-tracer-map/id6738991027)

Enhance your golf videos by overlaying 2D/3D course maps and animating ball trajectories. This tool provides creators with advanced graphics, GPS-based distance calculations, and customizable metrics to elevate their content for social media and YouTube.

**Highlights:** 2D & 3D course map overlays, Ball flight animation on maps, GPS-based shot distance calculation, Distance remaining to pin animation, Hole flyovers and fairway arcs, Wind direction and shot metrics overlay, Full brand customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Map Tracer Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### Putts and Payouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putts-and-payouts/id6754047328)

Manage golf leagues and tournaments with features like GPS scoring, real money payouts, and in-app chat. Track your progress, compete with friends, and discover new golf buddies. Available on iOS and web.

**Highlights:** Weekly golf league management, Earn real money payouts, GPS-enhanced hole-by-hole scoring, Custom tournament creation, League chat and badges, Progress tracking dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Putts Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Putts Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Tracer Map free?

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

### Is Putts and Payouts free?

Putts and Payouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Tracer Map or Putts and Payouts?

Putts and Payouts is rated higher. Shot Tracer Map averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Putts and Payouts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shot Tracer Map or Putts and Payouts have ads?

Neither Shot Tracer Map nor Putts and Payouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Tracer Map or Putts and Payouts?

Shot Tracer Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Putts and Payouts monthly. Most recently, Shot Tracer Map was updated on November 4, 2026 and Putts and Payouts on October 30, 2026.

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