# LaserHIT vs DryFireOnline

The clearest difference is rating: DryFireOnline at 4.6 against LaserHIT's 4.3. DryFireOnline also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). LaserHIT's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 27). 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 DryFireOnline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DryFireOnline holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserHIT has 262 ratings behind it against 27, 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 70% of DryFireOnline's.

LaserHIT ships an update every 5 weeks, DryFireOnline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaserHIT | DryFireOnline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laserhit/id1216561372/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dryfireonline/id1524871739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LaserHIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215095413) | [Gabor Szigeti](https://appshunter.io/developer/578650169) |

## 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


### DryFireOnline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dryfireonline/id1524871739)

Enhance your competitive shooting skills with this training tool. It simulates realistic targets and provides instant feedback on shot placement, time, and score when used with the companion website and a laser training cartridge. Create custom drills for personalized practice.

**Highlights:** Realistic static and moving target silhouettes, Custom drill creation, Instant shot placement feedback, Score and time tracking, Red laser training cartridge support, Companion website integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Expert Subscription | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaserHIT free?

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

### Is DryFireOnline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LaserHIT or DryFireOnline?

DryFireOnline is rated higher. LaserHIT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while DryFireOnline averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do LaserHIT or DryFireOnline have ads?

Neither LaserHIT nor DryFireOnline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaserHIT or DryFireOnline?

LaserHIT ships an update every 5 weeks, and DryFireOnline every 2 months. Most recently, LaserHIT was updated on September 18, 2026 and DryFireOnline 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.*