# Make Ready - The shot timer with a voice > Voice-activated shot timer for shooting practice and performance improvement. (iPhone/iPad app by Code Monkey Labs LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-ready-the-shot-timer-with-a-voice/id730149658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Code Monkey Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/584661800) - Category: Sports, Lifestyle - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 2.83/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-11-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-ready-the-shot-timer-with-a-voice/id730149658/reviews.md ## What is Make Ready? Introducing Make Ready, the effective, easy to use training tool that will help you improve your performance on the range. It's more than just a shot timer, it's like having an R.O. in your pocket! • Multiple start modes: choose between spoken range commands, immediate, or delayed start • Designed to be operated by touch: use it in your pocket or in a case • Use your headphones under your hearing protection: don't worry, we'll turn down the volume for you • Practice wherever, whenever: use it for dry fire practice when you can't make it to the range • Race against the clock: set a par time see if you can complete your drill before it expires Want to try before you buy? Check out Make Ready Lite, also available on the App Store. This app is not intended to replace dedicated shot timers for scoring matches. Use a headset with a microphone for best results. If you have any issues, feedback, or questions please let us know via Settings, Feedback. ## Key features - Multiple start modes (spoken, immediate, delayed) - Touch-operated for pocket/case use - Headphone volume adjustment - Dry fire practice capability - Par time setting for drills ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-ready-the-shot-timer-with-a-voice/id730149658/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn't open on ipad *2024-04-23* This app installed on my ipad 10th generation but when I tap it starts and then immediately closes to background. When I try to tap the background app it starts to open again but then closes and stops completely and leaves even background. ### 1/5 — Not good *2023-10-11* Bought this a few years ago and it worked well. Now all it does is crash when opening. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2023-03-24* App will not open, crashes and shutdown. ### 5/5 — Does work with dry fire *2021-10-21* I am very satisfied with the paid version of the app. The app registers my dry fires and provides me with valuable data to track my progress. I highly recommend it. ### 2/5 — Range Commands Not Working Anymore *2021-04-30, version 1.4.4* This didn’t work for dry fire but it works with my CoolFire Fine except range commands are no longer working for some reason. ### 5/5 — Great App (Airsoft Firearm Tested) *2020-07-01* This is absolutely brilliant. Knowing this app will work great for real firearm and had doubt this could work with Airsoft guns (GBB - Gas Blow Back). After trying the Free version i was confident the full version app will work too, as a result - IT DOES!!!! However this will not work with AEG rifles and spring loaded Airsoft guns as they don’t produce enough familiar noise compare to GBB or real gun fire. Absolutely love this. Below is a list of what i think could potentially improve the app: 1. I do strongly suggest an Apple Watch version of this and iPad app would be fantastic. As the firearm would be ranging closer to the weapon muzzle which could result better time recording. Alternatively Recoil vibration could be an alternative way to record time between ready up to shot fired. 2. Given the fact the latest iPad Pro model has LiDAR and iPad Pro in general has better microphone system, meaning the timing could be more reliable and consistent, otherwise could bring additional feature such as ranging to the app. This will be an absolute pro app for tactical shooters!!! Thanks for reading the review. ### 4/5 — Mediocre ok app *2020-06-07, version 1.4.4* Picks up steel target as shots. Good for cardboard targets in open air, when in woods the surroundings make it less accurate as it pics up Echo and cracks more often, Picking up supersonic crack as shot. ### 4/5 — A comparable option for a convenient shot timer. *2020-02-20, version 1.4.4* I’ve been using this for over 4 years now and had very good success with this shot timer app. I have used professional shot timers for longer and still end up using this more than the others. It’s not perfect, windy days you’ll get some weird feedback and some extra shots that were not there. I run the sensitivity all the way down to 1% and still get ghost shots from time to time. I’ll also pick up the bolt on an AR dropping after a reload occasionally. But overall, it’s definitely worth the $10 vs the $50-100+ ones that the pros use if you aren’t willing to dump that much on a shot timer. One more thing to add is the fact that I can go back years to look at what I was shooting and at what speed. I’d appreciate an update to polish it up a bit after 3 years since the last one, but at this point I’m happy it’s still running and works. ### 1/5 — Does not work with AirPods! iPhone X or higher not compatible. *2020-02-06, version 1.4.4* When it didn’t work with the Lite version I should have trusted my gut. Instead I wrongly guessed the paid version might... since iPhone X has no headphone jack it’s not compatible even though the App Store says it is... ### 3/5 — No Dryfire *2019-11-04, version 1.4.4* Worked great when I was shooting by myself at a private outdoor range with live ammo. Don’t even bother using the app for dry Fire, I turned sensitivity all the way up, no luck. Placed my phone on a table and dry fired over it, no luck. Put my phone on a chair, on top of the table so my pistol was about 2” away from iphone microphone after drawing and firing directly over phone. No luck. Pretty disappointed as this was the feature I was most looking forward to. Oh well. ## Frequently asked questions about Make Ready ### What does Make Ready do? Make Ready is a training tool designed to help improve shooting performance. It functions as a shot timer with various start modes and allows users to practice drills, including dry fire, to enhance their skills. ### What are the key features of Make Ready? Key features include multiple start modes like spoken commands, immediate, or delayed starts. It's designed for touch operation, can adjust headphone volume, and allows for practice anywhere, including dry fire. Users can also set a par time for drills. ### How much does Make Ready cost? The application is a paid app. A lite version, Make Ready Lite, is also available on the App Store for users who wish to try before purchasing the full version. ### What devices is Make Ready compatible with? While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is available on the App Store, suggesting it is designed for iOS devices. For best results, using a headset with a microphone is recommended. ### Can I use Make Ready for official match scoring? No, this app is not intended to replace dedicated shot timers used for scoring official matches. It is designed as a training tool for personal improvement on the range or during dry fire practice. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.4 — 2016-10-13 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added echo cancellation. If you enjoy using Make Ready, please consider taking a moment to leave a nice review. It really helps. ### 1.4.3 — 2016-10-10 Added echo cancellation. If you enjoy using Make Ready, please consider taking a moment to leave a nice review. It really helps. ### 1.4.1 — 2014-11-04 Now fully supports the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. If you enjoy using Make Ready, please consider taking a moment to leave a nice review. It really helps. ### 1.4.0 — 2014-10-10 Using electronic hearing protection that has a 3.5mm input? Now you'll be able to turn off the volume limiter and hear the range commands and start signal at full volume. If you enjoy using Make Ready, please consider taking a moment to leave a nice review. It really helps. ### 1.3.55 — 2014-06-26 Addresses infrequent but annoying crashes. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*