Comparison

Shootwatch vs Target Scan ISSF

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

Target Scan ISSF

Features
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Target Scan ISSF turns your phone into a precision target scoring tool. Photograph your paper target, and the app detects bullet holes, maps them to scoring rings, and calculates your total — all in seconds. CAPTURE & SCORE • Take a photo or pick from gallery • AI-powered automatic hole detection • Drag markers to refine shot positions • Adjustable sensitivity for different target conditions ISSF DISCIPLINES • Built-in presets: 10 m Air Rifle, 10 m Air Pistol, 50 m Rifle, 25 m Pistol Precision • Create custom disciplines with your own ring layouts and scoring • Automatic target registration adapts to perspective and distortion SCORING OVERLAY • Green scoring rings mapped to your target photo • Drag-to-refine registration handles for perfect alignment • Toggle ring visibility on and off HISTORY & ANALYTICS (Pro) • Save every session with annotated thumbnails • Browse session history with date, discipline, and score • Trend charts and statistics across sessions • Filter by discipline and date range FREE VERSION • Capture and score unlimited sessions • Banner and interstitial ads PRO UPGRADE ($1.99 one-time) • Remove all ads permanently • Unlock History, Analytics, and Disciplines management • Support independent development Built for competitive and recreational shooters who want fast, accurate scoring without manual counting. Works with any single-bull ISSF-style paper target.

Screenshots

Shootwatch4 screens
Target Scan ISSF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Target Scan ISSF at Free against Shootwatch's $1.99. Target Scan ISSF also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Shootwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Target Scan ISSF is free to download; Shootwatch costs $1.99 up front. Target Scan ISSF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shootwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shootwatch ships an update every 6 weeks, Target Scan ISSF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shootwatch versus Target Scan ISSF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootwatchTarget Scan ISSF
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPatrick HertzogJade

In-app purchases

None

Shootwatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Target Scan ISSF

One-time1
  • Go Pro!$1.99

Questions

Is Shootwatch free?
Shootwatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Target Scan ISSF free?
Target Scan ISSF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shootwatch or Target Scan ISSF have ads?
Target Scan ISSF shows ads; Shootwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Shootwatch or Target Scan ISSF?
Shootwatch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Target Scan ISSF every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shootwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Target Scan ISSF on October 7, 2026.

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