Comparison

Course Guide GPS vs Shot Pattern

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Course Guide GPS

This app provides GPS-enabled yardage guides for golf courses, detailing bunkers, hazards, tees, and green locations. It also tracks scores, strokes, putts, and penalties, with detailed playing statistics available. Users can access pro tips, save notes, and book tee times if supported.

Highlights
  • GPS yardage for bunkers, hazards, and greens
  • Score and stroke tracking
  • Detailed playing statistics
  • Pro tips for playing holes
  • Save personal notes
  • Online tee time booking integration
Features
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The only GPS enabled course / yardage guide for golf courses INCLUDING bunkers, hazards, tees, as well as the center, front, and back of greens. Course Guide GPS also allows you to track your score, total strokes, putts, chips, sand shots, as well as penalties. New in version 3.5 you can view your playing statistics in the Player Information screen. These statistics include your best rounds, average scores by hole, and the best you've played each hole. In version 2.0, you can see tips from the pros on how to play holes, save your own notes, and even keep track of each of your shots. Plus, if the course supports online tee time booking, Course Guide will take you right to that page. The app is free and you purchase only the courses you want. ********** Currently available for: - Crystal Springs Golf Club, Burlingame, CA - Duke University Golf Club, Durham, NC - Heritage Golf Club, Wake Forest, NC - Shoreline Golf Links, Mountain View, CA - Southern Pines Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC ********** Please ask your golf course's head pro to contact support@ligaturetech.com for information about adding support for their golf course.

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
Currently charting
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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/

Screenshots

Course Guide GPS4 screens
Shot Pattern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against Course Guide GPS's 0%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Course Guide GPS sells 8 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. 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: 0% of Course Guide GPS's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shot Pattern's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Course Guide GPS ships an update every 2 months, Shot Pattern every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Course Guide GPS versus Shot Pattern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourse Guide GPSShot Pattern
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLigature Technologies, LLC.Undaunted Athlete LLC

Customer experience

Course Guide GPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shot Pattern

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

Bugs and requests

Course Guide GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Course Guide GPS

One-time8
  • Heatherwoode Golf Club, Springboro, OH$0.99
  • Sunken Gardens Sunnyvale CA$0.99
  • Shoreline Golf Links, Mountain View, CA$1.99
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  • Crystal Springs Golf Club, Burlingame, CA$1.99
  • Hillandale Golf Course$1.99
  • Heritage Golf Club, Wake Forest, NC$2.99
  • Southern Pines Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC$5.99
  • Duke Univeristy Golf Club, Durham, NC$6.99
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

Questions

Is Course Guide GPS free?
Course Guide GPS 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, Course Guide GPS or Shot Pattern?
Shot Pattern is rated higher. Course Guide GPS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shot Pattern averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Course Guide GPS or Shot Pattern have ads?
Neither Course Guide GPS nor Shot Pattern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Course Guide GPS or Shot Pattern?
Course Guide GPS ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Pattern every 3 days. Most recently, Course Guide GPS was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shot Pattern on October 15, 2026.

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