# LaserHIT vs Mantis Laser Academy

The clearest difference is rating: Mantis Laser Academy at 4.7 against LaserHIT's 4.3. Mantis Laser Academy also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 266) and review sentiment (69% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaserHIT sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mantis Laser Academy sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mantis Laser Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mantis Laser Academy has 4.1K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of LaserHIT's written reviews are positive against 69% of Mantis Laser Academy's.

LaserHIT ships an update monthly, Mantis Laser Academy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaserHIT | Mantis Laser Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laserhit/id1216561372/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-laser-academy/id1502469247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 266 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [LaserHIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215095413) | [Mantis Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497174554) |

## What reviewers say

### LaserHIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laserhit/id1216561372)

This app enhances dry-fire laser training for shooters of all levels. It offers realistic ballistics simulation, precise shot measurement, and high-speed hit detection. Practice with handguns or rifles at extended ranges, with results displayed in various units.

**Highlights:** Realistic DOPE-based ballistics simulation, Extended long-range practice (up to 1 mile), Results in real units (inch, cm, MOA, MIL), Sub 0.1 MOA instrumental precision, High-speed hit registration (600 RPM), Screen mirroring for real-time viewing, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE TARGET PRACTICE | Free | one-time |
| BLACK STEEL PRACTICE | Free | one-time |
| 1 Day Pro Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| TOP SCORE PRACTICE | $9.99 | one-time |
| QUICK HIT PRACTICE | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days Pro Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great training tool
- 🚀 Accurate practice
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Fun to use
- 💡 Saves ammo costs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High monthly subscription cost
- 💰 More features behind paywall
- 🐛 Cannot minimize or close program
- 🐛 Tricky phone setup
- 🐛 Lighting can be an issue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot minimize or close the program
- Update ruined the app
- Settings distance from gun site doesn't make sense
- App no longer allows use of own target
- App gets hung up trying to find reload mark

**Requested features**

- More features included with base purchase
- Ability to minimize or close the program
- Save history instead of screenshots
- Android version to match iOS
- Ability to use own targets


### Mantis Laser Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-laser-academy/id1502469247)

This app provides a smart dry-fire laser training system using your smartphone's camera to detect hits, score shots, and time your performance. Enhance your marksmanship and speed with various drills, including competitive dueling modes, all from the convenience of your home.

**Highlights:** Automatic hit detection, Automatic scoring, Shot timing, Marksmanship drills, Speed drills, Dueling drills, Save training history

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Shooting - Multi-target | $4.99 | one-time |
| Duel - Five Shot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shot From Guard/Low Ready | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bullseye - 10 Shot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Compressed Surprise Break | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holster Draw - Par Timed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holster Draw | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Shots and Targets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Close Contact from Holster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hunt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Duel - Hunt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Emergency Reload | $4.99 | one-time |
| 01 Darts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Duel - High Score | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great training tool
- 🚀 Improves marksmanship skills
- 💡 Makes dry fire practice enjoyable
- 🚀 Saves money on ammunition
- 👍 Provides helpful feedback and scoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent target detection and shot recognition
- 🐛 Lighting sensitivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Calibration process is clunky
- 🐛 Audio issues with tutorials and sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during Pistol Marksmanship course
- Inability to add firearms and view history
- Calibration tool obstructs view of crosshairs
- Tripod instability causes false readings
- Sound not working unless headphones are connected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize drills and courses
- Integrate with Mantis X app for more comprehensive training
- Implement daily shot count tracking
- Allow manual entry of firearm settings
- Add more training modes and game-like features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaserHIT free?

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

### Is Mantis Laser Academy free?

Mantis Laser Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LaserHIT or Mantis Laser Academy?

Mantis Laser Academy is rated higher. LaserHIT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Mantis Laser Academy averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do LaserHIT or Mantis Laser Academy have ads?

Neither LaserHIT nor Mantis Laser Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaserHIT or Mantis Laser Academy?

LaserHIT ships an update monthly, and Mantis Laser Academy every 3 weeks. Most recently, LaserHIT was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mantis Laser Academy on October 27, 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.*