Comparison

Shootwatch vs ISSF Shot Timer

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

Head to head
About

Shootwatch

This app offers audible instructions for all ISSF shooting events, mimicking a Range Officer's guidance. It's ideal for solo practice and coach support, helping shooters enhance performance skills during competitions. Users can also create custom events for training or competition formats.

Highlights
  • Audible instructions for ISSF rifle and pistol events
  • Timed commands following official ISSF rules
  • Option to skip commands forward
  • Create custom competition or training events
  • Multi-language support for commands
Features
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Shootwatch provides you with audible instructions for all ISSF shooting events, plus you have the option to create your own event. With this app you will feel as if a Range Officer was right there with you. It is a good tool for shooters who practice alone, and it is also great support for coaches. Users will be able to improve their performance skills in the time frame of competitions. The app features are: • Audible instructions for all ISSF rifle and pistol events—including finals—along with timed commands and the option to skip forward when needed. • Timings and commands strictly following the official ISSF rules. • Option to create custom events for either a competition format or training program. • Languages available for the commands: English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish (note: the language for the commands is independent from the language of the app)

About

ISSF Shot Timer

Practice your shot timing with audible and visual cues. Features built-in ISSF match timings for various disciplines, helping you learn optimal shot spacing. Supports Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire, and Centerfire/25m Pistol, with a special display for Rapid Fire on iPad.

Highlights
  • Audible and visual shot timing cues
  • Built-in ISSF match timings
  • Supports Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire, Centerfire/25m Pistol
  • iPad landscape mode for Rapid Fire target display
  • Customizable shot timing parameters
Features
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ISSF Shot Timer lets you practise your shot timing. Set up your time to first shot and how much time you want left after your last shot and the app will indicate regular shot timings. The app provides audible and visual queues as to when to shoot. ISSF match timings are built in, so you can learn the optimal spacing between shots in the match you're training for. Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire and Centerfire/25m Pistol are all supported. On an iPad in landscape mode, Rapid Fire will show all five targets so you can practice your transition and aim.

Screenshots

Shootwatch4 screens
ISSF Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shootwatch at 94% against ISSF Shot Timer's 0%. Shootwatch also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). ISSF Shot Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Shootwatch costs $1.99 and ISSF Shot Timer $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shootwatch ships an update every 6 weeks, ISSF Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shootwatch versus ISSF Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootwatchISSF Shot Timer
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick HertzogSightPicture

Customer experience

Shootwatch

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%

ISSF Shot Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shootwatch

No in-app purchases

None

ISSF Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shootwatch free?
Shootwatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISSF Shot Timer free?
ISSF Shot Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shootwatch or ISSF Shot Timer have ads?
Neither Shootwatch nor ISSF Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shootwatch or ISSF Shot Timer?
Shootwatch ships an update every 6 weeks, and ISSF Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shootwatch was updated on September 12, 2026 and ISSF Shot Timer on September 9, 2026.

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