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Mantis Laser Academy

Mantis Laser Academy

Make every shot count

4.1K ratings
162 reviews
📚 Education
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Free
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Released
December 14, 2020
Updated
September 1, 2026

Developer

Mantis Tech LLC
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About

This app provides a smart dry-fire laser training system using your smartphone's camera to detect hits, score shots, and time your performance. Enhance your marksmanship and speed with various drills, including competitive dueling modes, all from the convenience of your home.

✓Automatic hit detection
✓Automatic scoring
✓Shot timing
✓Marksmanship drills
✓Speed drills
✓Dueling drills
✓Save training history
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What users say about Mantis Laser Academy

Reviews of Mantis Laser Academy are mostly positive: the Sports app is rated 4.7/5 from 4.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: great training tool, improves marksmanship skills. Top complaints: inconsistent target detection and shot recognition, lighting sensitivity issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great training tool
  • 🚀Improves marksmanship skills
  • 💡Makes dry fire practice enjoyable
  • 🚀Saves money on ammunition
  • 👍Provides helpful feedback and scoring

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent target detection and shot recognition
  • 🐛Lighting sensitivity issues
  • 🐛App crashes and bugs
  • 🐛Calibration process is clunky
  • 🐛Audio issues with tutorials and sound effects
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What's New in Mantis Laser Academy

4.1

September 1, 2026

#TRAINtheWORLD September event. • "Strike Four" classic game! • Bug fixes, stability.

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User reviews

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Sucks

Ever since they had an update about a year ago it has been unusable. Cannot turn phone on it’s side to mirror on tv which I was able to do and support couldn’t understand how I was able to do it. Cannot detect all targets even with filter on.
RRonbo33

Great!!

I have such better accuracy after just a couple days of use.
CCACmario

Apps been down for over a month

When the app works, still has bugs and overheats the phone. App down for over a month with no fixes pushed out? That experience plus the bugs = 1 star behavior.
TThatfoolnoah

Learning a lot

Taking what instructors have taught while applying the feedback from Mantis, the accuracy of my shots, speed between shots, and overall confidence has improved.
MHMuskovit’s hemorrhoids

Doesn't work on 18 Pro

Basically title. Worked on my old 13 Pro but doesn't work on my new 18 Pro. Not sure if it's the hardware or iOS 27 but the app isn't compatible with at least one of them. When you start a drill the area of the screen that would normally show the camera is black and says "calibrating". It never calibrates. Hope it gets fixed soon
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes during Pistol Marksmanship course

Bug

Inability to add firearms and view history

Bug

Calibration tool obstructs view of crosshairs

Bug

Tripod instability causes false readings

Bug

Sound not working unless headphones are connected

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to customize drills and courses

Feature

Integrate with Mantis X app for more comprehensive training

Feature

Implement daily shot count tracking

Feature

Allow manual entry of firearm settings

Feature

Add more training modes and game-like features

Feature

FAQ

What is Mantis Laser Academy?

Mantis Laser Academy is a dry-fire laser training system that uses your smartphone's camera and smart targets to provide automatic hit detection, scoring, and shot timing. It allows you to practice shooting drills safely and conveniently at home to improve your marksmanship and speed.

What are the key features of Mantis Laser Academy?

Key features include automatic target and shot detection, automatic scoring, and shot timing. The app offers various drills for marksmanship, speed, and reaction time, as well as shooter-to-shooter dueling drills. Your training history can also be saved.

How does Mantis Laser Academy make money?

The app offers a selection of free drills, with additional drills available for purchase. Users can buy individual drills or unlock Full Access within the app. This model is known as 'free with in-app purchases'.

What is needed to use Mantis Laser Academy?

To use the app, you will need your smartphone with the Mantis Laser Academy app installed, smart targets (some drills require specific ones), and a laser cartridge for your firearm. Ensure your training area is safe, firearms are unloaded, and live ammunition is removed.

Can I compete with friends using this app?

Yes, the app supports shooter-to-shooter dueling drills that allow you to compete against friends side by side. Several drills also support multiple targets and local competition, making it a fun way to test your skills against others.