# myArmsCache vs Shot Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myArmsCache at 81% against Shot Timer's 22%. myArmsCache also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 452). Shot Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myArmsCache holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 452 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of myArmsCache's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shot Timer's.

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myArmsCache | Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239/reviews)** | [4.1 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 452 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drea Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596509575) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## What reviewers say

### myArmsCache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239)

Easily track your firearms, ammunition, magazines, and accessories. Record range visits, monitor spending, and manage maintenance. All your data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Detailed firearm and accessory inventory, Ammo usage and purchase tracking, Magazine management and reliability ratings, Maintenance and repair logs, Range visit records with target photos, Shopping and wish lists, Customizable organization with tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Premium Membership | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for all firearms needs
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Excellent for inventory and organization
- 🔒 Secure way to store firearm information
- 👍 Comprehensive features for tracking guns, accessories, ammo, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss and syncing across devices
- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating for previous paid users
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and storage
- 👎 Limited free version with restricted functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Issues with restoring purchases and accessing full app functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload documents and PDFs
- More flexible photo management (e.g., multiple photos per item, zoom/crop)
- Improved ammo tracking and reporting
- Sync data across multiple devices
- Customizable views and reports


### 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 myArmsCache free?

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

### Is Shot Timer free?

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

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

myArmsCache is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 452 ratings.

### Do myArmsCache or Shot Timer have ads?

Neither myArmsCache nor Shot Timer shows ads.

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

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shot Timer on October 18, 2026.

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