# Drills vs Ares Alpha

The clearest difference is rating: Ares Alpha at 4.0 against Drills's 2.9. Ares Alpha also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Drills's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (120 vs 30). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drills sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ares Alpha sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ares Alpha holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Drills's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ares Alpha's.

Drills ships an update weekly, Ares Alpha every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drills | Ares Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drills-shooting-training-app/id1202856977/reviews) | **[4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ares-alpha/id1467152818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 491 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shooters.Global llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895933841) | [Tdasoft International SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467152817) |

## What reviewers say

### Drills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drills-shooting-training-app/id1202856977)

This app enhances shooting skills through AI video analysis and integration with smart devices. Design custom drills, track progress, and compete with others. Offers cloud storage for stats and videos, with both free and subscription options.

**Highlights:** AI video analysis (Shotisize AI), Integration with Shooters Global devices, Custom drill design (dry fire & live fire), Real-time performance data overlay, AR preview for custom stages, Competition and match modes, Cloud-backed calendar for stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SG Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| SG Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |


### Ares Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ares-alpha/id1467152818)

Coordinate your team in airsoft and milsim games with real-time teammate tracking, command hierarchy, and mission updates. Navigate the battlefield effectively, reduce friendly fire, and receive or send orders instantly. Supports large-scale events and custom maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time teammate tracking, Teammate status indicators, Hierarchical command structure, Mission and order transmission, Customizable battlefield maps, Support for large-scale events, In-game notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drills free?

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

### Is Ares Alpha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drills or Ares Alpha?

Ares Alpha is rated higher. Drills averages 2.9 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Ares Alpha averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do Drills or Ares Alpha have ads?

Ares Alpha shows ads; Drills does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drills or Ares Alpha?

Drills ships an update weekly, and Ares Alpha every 4 days. Most recently, Drills was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ares Alpha on November 11, 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.*