# Shot Timer - Range Trainer — user reviews > 82 indexed App Store user reviews of Shot Timer by Daniel Yaakob, rated 4.10/5 from 452 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 292 · 4★ 49 · 3★ 23 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 69 ## What do users think of Shot Timer? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Shot pick up - 👍 Good app for dry fire practice - 👍 Decent basic training tool **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire - 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection - 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted - 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use - 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version **Commonly reported bugs** - Registers unholstering as a shot - Randomly registers shots even in silent environments - Countdown timer doesn't work as expected **Most requested features** - Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection - Allow timing of multiple shots and strings - Add more customizable drill options - Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection ## Newest reviews (13 of 82) ### 3/5 — This app has everything I want for timed exercises *2024-09-19, version 2.5* I can’t give it 5 stars because the lack of Bluetooth support means I can’t use it at the range. Please fix this! ### 2/5 — Should’ve read the reviews *2024-08-02, version 2.5* I got the free version but was inundated with ads. Almost to the point where it was unusable, but it did work for one shot. I got the premium version and just like 90% of the reviews out there, it was very unreliable. I would start the drill and it would either terminate the drill unrealistically fast, or it wouldn’t pick up the shots at all. I tried adjusting the db sensitivity, but it just seemed to make it laggy. I would reset the app and it would work for a few minutes, but then the same problems kept happening. Save your pennies and get a real shot timer. ### 4/5 — Almost best thing next to an actual shot timer *2024-05-30, version 2.5* Only downside I’ve experienced is it will read a bolt action load as a shot. ### 4/5 — Low Sound *2024-04-07, version 2.5* Óculos you guys please increase the “BEEP” sound? I have an iPhone 14, even with my mobile having a good System of Sound, it still sou da very low ### 1/5 — Horribly Inconsistent *2024-02-07, version 2.3.1* I purchased the premium version. I have the most updated app. The timer will sometimes pick up my shots but not reliably. Most of the time it registers me unholstering as louder than the actual shots. ### 1/5 — Dont buy *2024-01-21, version 2.1.1* Bought this app and after 2 years I lost my premium. ### 1/5 — Complete JUNK *2023-09-30, version 1.3* I have the paid version. It has only three (ridiculous) drills, none of which time more than two shots. Can’t imagine how this would be useful to anyone except an utter newbie, and only briefly even to them. As stated: JUNK. ### 3/5 — Too quiet and only 2 shots *2023-08-11, version 1.3* The start beeps are too quiet. I try to turn them up but, after the first beep, the volume turns itself back down. It also only counts up to 2 shots. Otherwise it works well if you can hear the start beep. ### 1/5 — Poor app *2023-08-04, version 1.3* The app is having the same problem as the previous review left 1 year ago. When you put it onto single shot, as soon as the timer starts, it registers a “shot” despite the room being completely silent. ### 1/5 — This app does not work *2023-08-01, version 1.3* Purchased the full version and it does not work. It just randomly picks up a noise on any microphone level and counts it as ur shot. Even in the paid version there is no custom drill just the pre programmed ones and thats only 3. Im currently going through the refund process. ### 1/5 — Only one shot?! *2023-06-27, version 1.3* How is this a shot timer if it only records a single shot??? ### 1/5 — What’s the point? *2023-06-12, version 1.3* Just purchased the premium version of the app for $4.99, only to learn it has a total of 3 drills, and only records single shots! Complete rip off. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work like a shot timer *2023-06-02, version 1.3* Doesn’t work like a shot timer. Doesn’t time strings of shots only variants of single shot. Waste of money. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-08-31, version 2.5* Does not work. Attempted to use because my Pact timer batteries went while at the range. Downloaded this to try. Absolutely does not work. Do not waste money. ### 1/5 — Meh *2026-03-04* Records 3/5 shots without silencer ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money. *2025-10-17, version 2.5* Get a real shot timer. This app is terrible. Doesn’t register shots in dry fire or live fire. Can’t delete individual shot records for the shots that don’t register, which is about 50%. Hard pass. ### 1/5 — Beep Baixo *2025-06-17, version 2.5* O beep é muito baixo, não dá para escutar. Paguei à toa. ### 1/5 — Worthless at public ranges *2025-06-10, version 2.5* I’ll turn down the sensitivity so that it doesn’t pick up shots from other people and then it won’t pick up my shot’s. If I turn the sensitivity up far enough to pick up my shots then it goes off for EVERYBODIES shots. ### 1/5 — Disappointed with Functionality *2025-05-16, version 2.5* Trial version did not provide enough functions to understand the limitations of this app. Purchase of the Premium did not give me any of the functions required, including a start beep, all shots and split times in a par time setting, nor clear start for the shots. ### 1/5 — Count Down Time does not beep *2025-03-22, version 2.5* I have an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Software Version 18.3.2 Premium version of the App. There no beep sound coming out from the count down timer. It looks like the developer is not maintaining the App and updating it along with iOS updates. I’m going to have to request a refund for the premium upgrade. Without beep sounds, the App is not useful. ### 1/5 — Useless *2024-11-10, version 2.5* Just price it for sale if every feature is locked behind a paywall. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Don’t do anything *2024-05-20, version 2.5* Doesn’t pick up any shots ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-02-08, version 2.3.1* I was using the free version for dry fire practice. Timer would not pick up striker click. Free version does not allow microphone sensitivity adjustment, consequently, could not adjust the sensitivity to see if it would pick up. It would not even record loud handclaps. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I’m shooting better *2026-04-01, version 2.5* This helps me to increase my first shot with less delay. ### 5/5 — Shot timer with audio detection *2025-09-19, version 2.5* It does its job ### 5/5 — super App *2024-12-31* Hilft bei Schiessübungen ### 5/5 — Shot pick up *2024-02-01, version 2.3.1* Very sensitive mic ### 5/5 — Good stuff *2024-01-26, version 2.1.1* Great app, that I recommend for anyone who loves shooting and pushing themselves. ### 5/5 — Don’t throw away your money. *2023-07-03, version 1.3* This app is worthless to anyone shooting more than one or two shots. I need to know the time to my first shot and my last shot. I bought this a couple days ago when I forgot to bring my timer to the range, fifty minutes from home. The drill required me to shoot four shots, change mags and shoot four more at particular targets. I needed to know the total time as I was competing against others around the country. Thirty-five minutes after purchasng the app, I contacted the credit card company for a refund. I found out this afternoon that the refund was refused. I can afford to be out five bucks, but I don’t want to see anyone else getting ripped off by a “developer” for an app that doesn’t do anything. Please don’t waste your money, unless you’re willing to lose it as soon as you use it. You should be ashamed for putting an app like this out for sale without a free trial period. ### 5/5 — A good start *2022-02-28* This is a great option for people who don’t want to buy an expensive shot timer. There is already a few good practice modes, and there is so much potential for this app. I’d love to see more types of drills added, or possibly a way to calibrate the sensitivity so this can be used while others are shooting in the background, or so another sound doesn’t interfere, like a dropped magazine hitting a hard surface. Can’t wait to see more updates to this already good tool! **Developer response:** This has been fixed! Make sure your app is up to date for the best possible experience. ### 5/5 — Worth it! *2021-09-01* For a $1.00 app it is great! Picks up every shot perfectly I wish it had mor drill setting but for practicing getting that first shot off it’s perfect. Comparable to the pricey shot timers. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review! We hope you enjoy it. ### 5/5 — Great simple app *2021-07-08, version 1.0* Quick to download and use, no set up time. ### 4/5 — Needs to be louder *2024-09-18, version 2.5* Basic but Solid app. Trying it out in drills to help my saber fencers get off the line quicker and with more fluidity. Needs to be louder though. It is hard to hear and the audio doesn’t adjust with an adjustment of the phone volume so that needs addressing --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*