# Gun Vault Tools vs Shot Timer

The clearest difference is price: Shot Timer at Free against Gun Vault Tools's $0.99. Shot Timer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Gun Vault Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (32% vs 22%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shot Timer is free to download; Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99 up front. Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gun Vault Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 452 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Gun Vault Tools's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shot Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Vault Tools | Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-vault-tools/id1013237933/reviews) | **[4.1 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workman Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430118017) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## What reviewers say

### Gun Vault Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-vault-tools/id1013237933)

Log and track your firearm training, gun collection, and licenses. Includes range tools, drills, and safety tips to improve shooting skills and manage your firearm inventory. Offers data backup and export features.

**Highlights:** Range training log, Firearm and ammo inventory, License tracking with expiration alerts, Shot timer and buzzer, Random target drills, Data backup and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865)

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

**Highlights:** Multiple drill types, Personalized coaching tips, Attach photos to drill history, Adjustable timer settings, Set par time goals, Microphone sensitivity adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shot pick up
- 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
- 👍 Decent basic training tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Registers unholstering as a shot
- Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
- Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun Vault Tools free?

Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shot Timer free?

Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gun Vault Tools or Shot Timer?

Shot Timer is rated higher. Gun Vault Tools averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 452 ratings.

### Do Gun Vault Tools or Shot Timer have ads?

Neither Gun Vault Tools nor Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Vault Tools or Shot Timer?

Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, and Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gun Vault Tools was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shot Timer on October 13, 2026.

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