# Recoil Shot Timer — Time drills from your watch

> Apple Watch-based shot timer for firearms training with performance analytics. (iPhone/iPad app by NIftyBytes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NIftyBytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/458458062)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.32/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035/reviews.md

## What is Recoil Shot Timer?

Time drills with your Apple Watch and track performance on your phone. Our recoil-driven, AI-powered app succeeds where traditional acoustic timers fail, giving you the ability to confidently time shots next to other shooters, in the rain, and with suppressed firearms.

Track every shot. See every split. Your data is yours, forever.

Easily view shot times from your watch as you're training. Dive deeper post-practice and view shot stats on your phone including number of rounds fired, fastest draw, and fastest split for any given day or period. You can also view stats by weapon type (pistol or rifle).

Recoil Shot Timer was developed in partnership with the Office of Naval Research as part of the Joint Marksmanship Assessment Package for the Marine Corps. Trained with over 20,000 shots from hundreds of Marines and civilians, Recoil has become a fully functional shot timer with remarkable accuracy.

Works best on centerfire rifles and pistols.

## Key features

- Apple Watch drill timing
- Phone-based performance tracking
- AI-powered recoil detection
- Accurate timing in noisy conditions
- Detailed shot statistics
- Weapon type performance breakdown

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recoil Pro - One Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not good for Dry firing

*2026-03-25*

I’m not going to rely on my watch at the range. I wanted to use this for dry firing in a quiet setting. Does not work. Claims to pick up an airsoft gun but even with my watch right next to my handgun with a resetting hammer, nothing is picked up.

### 4/5 — Really Solid

*2025-08-20*

Only thing I’d love to see if

1) overlay timing data on selfie video
2) random delay

### 5/5 — Just works

*2025-03-02*

I don’t write many reviews but the technology within this app and its ability to use your watch as a shot timer is incredible! Particularly if you shoot at an indoor range, a traditional shot timer can pick up a lot of other people’s shots. Once you dial in the sensitivity, this app rocks. I’m looking forward to seeing the additional features and continuing improvement of the algorithm. I also want to thank the developers for offering a free version which is great if you want to try out the technology within no risk.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2025-01-04*

Excellent!

### 5/5 — Why is this not on Garmin

*2024-03-02*

Please make a version of this for Garmin.

### 5/5 — Replaced conventional shot timer

*2024-02-13*

I no longer bring a regular shot timer to the range for practice, I just flip my watch over to my other wrist and practice.  I cannot recommend Recoil highly enough.

I’ve been using this app as a Beta tester for about 8 months and around 10,000 rounds of mixed rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting (including trainup for an IPSC World Championship). I’ve also used the app for students in training courses with 12+ shooters all firing at once and collecting their own *individual* shot times (saving hours of class time that can be put back into teaching) - a capability that did not exist before the Recoil watch app.

### 5/5 — Awesome product

*2024-02-13*

Love this app. Easy to use, lots of good features that are easily adjusted in the watch. Seems like something like this should’ve been developed a long time ago, but glad it’s here now… highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Great app for indoor and outdoor range use!

*2024-02-13*

This watch has saved me time and frustration. I can finally see my splits on an indoor range without having to deal with everyone else shooting at the same time. It keeps all the data so I can see my progression!

### 5/5 — Great so far.

*2024-02-11*

Been using this to run USPA drills and it works great. Nice simple interface. Records accurately. Significantly cheaper than a shot timer.

### 4/5 — Finally, a developer that listens...

*2024-02-03*

I've been playing with this shot timer since it was initially released, even when it was drastically overpriced. I stated my concerns and the developers agreed and did what they said they would, and listened. Customer support has been great, the product is improving with each update, I'm helping notify of bugs when I come across them, and the prices have in-fact been decreased to a more reasonable cost. The more people who use the app and the neural networks continue learning from it, the shot timer will only get better. Can't ask for much more!

Side note - To those saying it doesn't work due to them wearing their watch on their non-shooting hand... stay with me here.. I know things can get confusing. I also wear my watch on my support hand on a daily basis, but when using the app, it's as simple as taking it off one wrist and putting it on the other. It really is that easy, and then the app will properly count shots, due to the recoil impulse. If you use the app and have it on your support hand, of course it won't register correctly. Your support hand is just that, SUPPORTING. It's keeping your grip tight and minimizing any movement in your grip and lessening the recoil impulse, which the app absolutely needs in order to register shots. You can also adjust your sensitivity settings to better manage this. The app DOES WORK! It may require you to make minor, temporary wear characteristics while using the shot timer, but it's just that... minor & temporary. As soon as you're done, put the watch back on your support hand, as usual everyday wear.

I'm not a developer, but I have been slowly trying to help the devs with bug & email support since the initial release, when prices were far too costly. They have listened and have drastically dropped the overall fees associated with the main app. These devs are good people and listen to their user base. Saying the app doesn't work simply because you're not wearing the component correctly (even when it details exactly how in the settings, prior to use), isn't exactly fair, because it does in-fact work. Swap wrists for the small amount of time during usage and you'll see.

**Developer response:** The free version of the app allows shot timing on the Apple Watch for one drill at a time without a subscription. Once you have recorded a drill it will appear in the Recent Drills section on the phone. 


With the free version you will be able to view the details of the most recent string. Recoil Pro enables other features such as a detailed history of past drills, custom stats, or controlling the watch on the phone. To try out these features we offer a 14 day free trial for Recoil Pro.

Thank you for your feedback. We hope you enjoy Recoil Shot Timer!

## Frequently asked questions about Recoil Shot Timer

### What is the short name for Recoil Shot Timer?

The short name for Recoil Shot Timer is Recoil.

### How accurate is Recoil Shot Timer?

Recoil Shot Timer has been trained with over 20,000 shots from hundreds of Marines and civilians, demonstrating remarkable accuracy. It succeeds where traditional acoustic timers fail, providing reliable timing in various conditions.

### What devices does Recoil Shot Timer support?

Recoil Shot Timer is designed to work with Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod devices.

### What are the subscription options for Recoil Shot Timer?

Recoil Shot Timer offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 with a 14-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $19.99, also with a 14-day free trial.

### Can Recoil Shot Timer be used with suppressed firearms?

Yes, Recoil Shot Timer is designed to confidently time shots even with suppressed firearms, overcoming limitations of traditional acoustic timers.

### What kind of firearms does Recoil Shot Timer work best with?

Recoil Shot Timer works best on centerfire rifles and pistols.

### Does Recoil Shot Timer have ads?

No, Recoil Shot Timer does not contain advertisements.

### How often is Recoil Shot Timer updated?

The latest version is 1.0.14, last updated on March 10, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.15 — 2026-06-25

This update fixes an issue with sharing exported data, improves overall app performance, and includes updates to better support the latest platform releases.

Audio recording has also been improved as part of ongoing work toward upcoming features.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-03-10

Fixed a bug with exporting data

### 1.0.13 — 2026-01-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Added the deletion button to the splits view when not subscribed

### 1.0.11 — 2024-06-14

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.10 — 2024-02-05

Free shot timing now available on your Apple Watch! Record one string at a time on your Apple Watch for no cost. You can view up to 5 drills of splits on your phone, and must subscribe to view more or get other Pro Features. 


- Added "Forgot Password?" to Login screen

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