Comparison

MantisX vs MatClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MantisX

Enhance your shooting accuracy with this system that analyzes firearm movement data. It diagnoses mechanics, offers real-time coaching, and identifies areas for improvement. Requires a separate sensor to attach to your firearm.

Highlights
  • Shooting precision improvement
  • Movement data analysis
  • Real-time coaching
  • Shooting mechanics diagnosis
  • Focus area identification
Features
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MantisX is a revolutionary training system that helps you improve your shooting precision. Use of the app requires a MantisX Sensor which can be bought here: http://www.mantisx.com. It attaches to any picatinny rail (or rail adapter if your firearm doesn't have a built-in rail). The internal electronics of the MantisX Sensor collect movement data before, during, and after your shot. The app analyzes the data and diagnoses your shooting mechanics, provides real-time coaching, and determines what you need to focus on to improve most quickly. MantisX is a powerful tool that will make your training more efficient and effective.

About

MatClock

Features
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MatClock – The Ultimate Round Timer for BJJ & Training MatClock is a professional round timer built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, created by active coaches and competitors who needed something better than basic interval timer apps. It’s powerful enough for serious gyms — yet flexible enough for any sport or workout style. Whether you're running: BJJ or MMA classes Boxing & Muay Thai rounds HIIT, CrossFit, or circuit training Personal training sessions Home workouts MatClock keeps your training organized, visible, and on-pace. Designed for the Mat Most timers were built for solo workouts — not live gym environments. MatClock was engineered for real classes where clarity, volume, and speed matter. Why MatClock Is Different Mat-Readable Display Large, high-contrast countdown timer visible from anywhere in the gym. Loud, Distinct Audio Cues Choose bells, buzzers, or horns that cut through crowd noise and signal rounds clearly. Fully Custom Rounds & Rest Create any round length or rest interval — perfect for beginners’ classes, advanced training, or competition prep. One-Tap Presets Launch common drills and class timers instantly without rebuilding sessions every day. External Display & Casting Support Mirror the timer to TVs or projectors so the whole room stays synced. Built for BJJ — Works for Everything Else Made for grappling rooms but perfect for MMA, boxing gyms, fitness studios, schools, and home training setups. Perfect for: Academy owners Coaches and instructors Competitors and hobbyists Personal trainers Anyone running interval-based training Simple. Powerful. No subscriptions. MatClock is a one-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions, no upsells. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you get a professional gym timer designed to make every class run smoother. Train smarter. Run better classes. Focus on the work — MatClock handles the time.

Screenshots

MantisX4 screens
MatClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MantisX at Free against MatClock's $1.99. MantisX also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MatClock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MantisX is free to download; MatClock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MantisX ships an update every 2 weeks, MatClock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MantisX versus MatClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantisXMatClock
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (360 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings360 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMantis Tech LLCLucas Moeller

Bugs and requests

MantisX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after completing training sessions
  • Inability to recognize shots with double-action pistols
  • False shot detection when racking the slide

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save training history
  • Integration with other training apps
  • More customizable drills and exercises
  • Landscape mode support

MatClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MantisX

No in-app purchases

None

MatClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MantisX free?
MantisX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatClock free?
MatClock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MantisX or MatClock have ads?
Neither MantisX nor MatClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MantisX or MatClock?
MantisX ships an update every 2 weeks, and MatClock every 4 days. Most recently, MantisX was updated on November 1, 2026 and MatClock on October 25, 2026.

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