# VAULTEK vs Shot Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Timer at 4.1 against VAULTEK's 2.8. Shot Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). VAULTEK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (44% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VAULTEK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 452 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of VAULTEK'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.

VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VAULTEK | Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultek/id1144446245/reviews) | **[4.1 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vaultek Safe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406658583) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## What reviewers say

### VAULTEK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultek/id1144446245)

Control and monitor your smart safe remotely. Manage user access, view activity logs, and check battery levels. Securely open your safe with a simple swipe.

**Highlights:** Manage user accounts, Track usage history, Check battery status, Remote safe opening, User interaction

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure pattern lock authentication
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 📊 Detailed access history and logging
- 🔋 Battery level monitoring
- 💡 Remote safe unlock capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 🐛 App crashes during pairing
- ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent connection times
- 🎨 Outdated UI design (appears from 2009-2010s era)
- 🔐 Pattern lock instead of modern biometric authentication

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to pair with safe
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently and unexpectedly
- Pattern unlock touch response areas poorly calibrated
- App fails to detect safe even when nearby
- Vault name saves with corrupted characters/symbols

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for tamper alerts and battery warnings
- Face ID and Touch ID support instead of pattern lock
- Automatic Bluetooth connection without manual pairing
- Low battery notifications and alerts
- Failed access attempt logging


### 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 VAULTEK free?

VAULTEK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shot Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VAULTEK or Shot Timer?

Shot Timer is rated higher. VAULTEK averages 2.8 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 452 ratings.

### Do VAULTEK or Shot Timer have ads?

Neither VAULTEK nor Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VAULTEK or Shot Timer?

VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, VAULTEK was updated on July 18, 2026 and Shot Timer on September 22, 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.*