# iTarget Pro vs Recoil Shot Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Recoil Shot Timer at 4.3 against iTarget Pro's 3.2. Recoil Shot Timer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). iTarget Pro's advantage is ratings volume (318 vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTarget Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Recoil Shot Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recoil Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTarget Pro has 318 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iTarget Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recoil Shot Timer's.

iTarget Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Recoil Shot Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTarget Pro | Recoil Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itarget-pro/id1142921752/reviews) | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Train Smart Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561302045) | [NIftyBytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/458458062) |

## What reviewers say

### iTarget Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itarget-pro/id1142921752)

Improve your shooting skills safely at home with this app. It uses a laser bullet and target detection to track your accuracy over time, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional shooting ranges. Explore various game modes for enhanced training.

**Highlights:** Automatic hit detection, Accuracy tracking over time, Safe dry fire practice, Compatible with iTarget Laser Bullets, Additional game modes available

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Draw | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Score | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🎯 Accurate shot registration
- 💡 Useful for dry fire practice
- 🚀 Saves money on ammo
- 🎮 Fun and engaging training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 False shot registration issues
- 🔧 Requires frequent adjustments
- 🔍 Difficulty centering target
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer phones

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops registering shots
- Inability to save target images
- Inconsistent performance in different lighting conditions

**Requested features**

- Add more target options
- Improve shot feedback and scoring
- Implement PAR timer feature
- Allow multiple user profiles
- Enhance app stability and reliability


### Recoil Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035)

This app uses your Apple Watch to time shooting drills and tracks your performance on your phone. It accurately times shots even in noisy environments or with suppressed firearms, providing detailed analytics on your performance.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch drill timing, Phone-based performance tracking, AI-powered recoil detection, Accurate timing in noisy conditions, Detailed shot statistics, Weapon type performance breakdown

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Recoil Pro - One Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTarget Pro free?

iTarget Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recoil Shot Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTarget Pro or Recoil Shot Timer?

Recoil Shot Timer is rated higher. iTarget Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Recoil Shot Timer averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do iTarget Pro or Recoil Shot Timer have ads?

Neither iTarget Pro nor Recoil Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTarget Pro or Recoil Shot Timer?

iTarget Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recoil Shot Timer fortnightly. Most recently, iTarget Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Recoil Shot Timer on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*