# Arccos Golf vs Shot Pattern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against Arccos Golf's 41%. Shot Pattern also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Arccos Golf's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 2.1K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arccos Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year and Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arccos Golf has 33K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Arccos Golf's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arccos Golf | Shot Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 318 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arccos Golf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/841396634) | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) |

## What reviewers say

### Arccos Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccos-golf/id841396631)

This AI-powered golf app automatically tracks your shots and provides smart rangefinding. It analyzes your game to offer personalized strategies and detailed green maps, helping you improve your performance and lower your scores.

**Highlights:** AI-powered automatic shot tracking, Smart laser rangefinder with weather data, AI strategy for club and target recommendations, LiDAR-mapped green maps, Strokes Gained Analytics, Real club distance tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Strategy | $199.99 | per year |
| Arccos 1-year Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful data and analytics
- 🚀 Accurate club distance tracking
- 💡 Useful caddie feature
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Insightful for improving game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot detection
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 👎 Difficult user interface
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 👎 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes during rounds
- Incorrect hole and shot tracking
- Unreliable sensor connectivity

**Requested features**

- Ability to view round stats on mobile app
- Better course mapping and layout visualization
- Improved handling of penalties and missed shots
- Integration with other golf apps and platforms


### Shot Pattern

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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 Arccos Golf free?

Arccos Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shot Pattern free?

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

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

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Arccos Golf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Neither Arccos Golf nor Shot Pattern shows ads.

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

Arccos Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Arccos Golf was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 27, 2026.

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