Comparison

LaserHIT vs AO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LaserHIT

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
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BRING YOUR RANGE PRACTICE HOME. Use your own handgun or rifle for laser-based dry firing. Work with the sights, scope, ballistic data, and shooting setup you already know. LaserHIT turns your available indoor space into a dry-fire range with realistic sounds and a customizable Virtual Spotter. See or hear results specific to the Drill you choose. YOUR SHOT. IN REAL NUMBERS. See where every hit lands immediately in inches, centimeters, MOA, or MIL. Measure groups in inches, centimeters, TMOA, SMOA, MIL, or MRAD. Match the units to your optic and the way you already work at the range. Split and elapsed time are measured to 0.1 second. KNOW HOW SHARP YOU CAN BE. Want to see a 0.052-inch difference on your target at 100 yards? Want to know you can place three shots at 5 yards in under one second? And not just once. Do it consistently. Repeat it. Know what you and your firearm can deliver. SCORE BY THE RULES YOU PRACTICE. In competition, a hit is not simply a hit. Where it lands, decimal values, X-counts, penalties, and time can determine the result. LaserHIT applies the scoring method appropriate to the selected Drill at the moment of impact. Results can include decimal or whole-number scoring, X-counts, Zone scores, Hit Factor, Final Time with penalties, and other competition-specific results. Prefer placement instead of score? See or hear each hit as a correction or location. With multiple targets and recreated distances, each result stays connected to the target and distance actually hit. THE ROOM STAYS. DISTANCE CHANGES. The LaserHIT App can recreate distances from 1 yard to 1 mile, depending on your firearm, optic, accessories, target, and available indoor distance. The principle is geometry: a proportionally scaled target recreates the angular dimensions of a full-size target at another distance. A 25-yard practice does not require 25 yards of room. A 500-yard target does not require a 500-yard range. With the appropriate setup, even 1 mile can be recreated indoors. YOUR POSITION COMES FIRST. Prone. Sitting. Kneeling. Supported. Standing. Four Positional Targets™ are matched to different rifle heights. Establish your position first, then place the appropriate target at your natural line of aim instead of changing your body to fit a fixed indoor target. No wind. No bullet drop. Work with your rifle, scope, position, support, sight picture, and trigger. BRING YOUR BALLISTIC DATA INSIDE. Import custom ballistic data from supported sources, including Hornady® and GeoBallistics®, or connect a compatible Kestrel® 5700 Series device. Select your ballistic profile in Kestrel and connect it to the LaserHIT App. During the Stage, LaserHIT generates a random crosswind up to 10 mph. Kestrel updates the DOPE for the current wind, providing the firing solution to dial or hold. CONFIRM THE RANGE. THEN FIRE. A selected distance does not always mean your recreated setup is exactly at that distance. Before ballistic practice begins, LaserHIT verifies the recreated distance actually present. For example, if your 500-yard setup verifies at 487 yards, ballistic calculations use 487 yards. Drop and time of flight are calculated for the confirmed range, because every yard can matter to the firing solution. YOUR SPOTTER. ON YOUR WRIST. With supported Drills, Apple Watch displays wind direction and speed, hit location, score, and available Stage information while your iPhone or iPad remains at the target. YOUR PRACTICE STAYS YOURS. Core practice works offline. No LaserHIT account is required. Firearm profiles, ballistic data, and practice records stay locally on your device. Some Drills and advanced features require LaserHIT Pro Access or specific LaserHIT equipment.

About

AO

This app provides structured cardio conditioning and interval running programs for outdoor athletes. It focuses on active progression with precise interval structures and heart rate zone tracking to optimize cardiovascular performance. Features include voice coaching and detailed historical tracking.

Highlights
  • Structured interval running programs
  • Cardio conditioning tracking
  • Voice coaching and timers
  • Heart rate zone target guidance
  • Progression-focused athletic training
  • Outdoor-engineered for athletes
Features
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Unlock your ultimate physical potential with AO:Coach, the premium cardio conditioning and interval running trainer built for outdoor athletes, overlanders, and endurance competitors. Whether your goal is to conquer demanding backcountry trails, master walk-run interval methods, or optimize your peak cardiovascular performance, AO:Coach delivers structured guidance directly to your device. AO:Coach shifts the focus from passive tracking to active athletic progression. By combining precise interval structures with heart rate zone target tracking, this app acts as your private conditioning partner. CORE ATHLETIC FEATURES: • Structured Interval Programs: Access specialized running plans built for progression. Seamlessly execute complex routines like the "3-minute run, 2-minute rest" method designed to expand your aerobic capacity. • Cardio Conditioning Tracking: Monitor your historical pace improvements, cardiovascular recovery times, and endurance milestones over days, weeks, and months. • Voice Coaching & Timers: Keep your eyes on the trail. Clear, real-time audio cues dictate your interval changes, pacing targets, and recovery periods without interrupting your flow. • Heart Rate Zone Target Guidance: Learn to train efficiently. Understand exactly when to push into high-intensity anaerobic conditioning and when to scale back to active recovery. ENGINEERED FOR THE OUTDOORS: AO:Coach is a proud pillar of the Algorithm Overland digital ecosystem. True physical capability is the foundation of every great expedition—AO:Coach ensures your body is as rugged and reliable as your hardware setup. DISCLAIMERS & HEALTH TERMS: AO:Coach is provided free of charge to our community as a complimentary service on an "As-Is" basis. The conditioning programs and athletic metrics provided are intended for recreational and educational tracking purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice. Always consult a physician before beginning any high-intensity cardio or interval conditioning program.

Screenshots

LaserHIT4 screens
AO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AO at 5.0 against LaserHIT's 4.3. AO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). LaserHIT's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaserHIT sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. AO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaserHIT has 266 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaserHIT ships an update monthly, AO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LaserHIT versus AO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaserHITAO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (266 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings266 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaserHIT LLCAlgorithm Overland LLC

Customer experience

LaserHIT

All ratings263 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative31.3%

AO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LaserHIT

Reported bugs

45 issues
  • 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
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  • Latest update ruined the app
  • New 'Target confirmation' is junk
  • App always gets stuck on 'phone is moving'
  • Latest update ruined accuracy
  • Android version is running ahead of iOS version
  • Top Score feature records 0 points for every shot
  • Camera randomly zooms in and out
  • Loses targets or randomly registers hits
  • App hangs up or closes from time to time on iPhone
  • Takes too long to set up a session
  • Too many redundant things to select
  • Purchased module doesn't work
  • App doesn't work with iPad
  • Purchased on Android but can't use on iPad
  • Not a true iPad app
  • Charged wrong price for in-app purchase
  • Double counts rounds due to lighting
  • App crashes randomly
  • Mechanism to 'save' session score cards is laughable
  • Setup for each 'mode' is tedious and error-prone
  • Shipping incorrect target sizes
  • App is slow
  • Safety check boxes are too small
  • Legal disclaimer every time app is opened
  • Tutorial videos are silent films
  • Targets aren't the right proportions
  • App won't work on iPhone 8 or 8 Plus
  • Cannot get past calibration
  • Printed free target doesn't align
  • Doesn't work on iPad
  • Purchased module only works with specific targets
  • Red spots are problematic
  • App does not register fast consecutive shots
  • Won't let me buy in app purchases
  • No sound
  • Camera noise like taking a screenshot, but doesn't save
  • Doesn't show LaserHIT accessing photos
  • Screenshot button is too small
  • Reload area is too sensitive
  • App hangs up or closes from time to time

Requested features

45 requests
  • 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
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  • Fix settings distance issue
  • Fix app getting hung up on reload mark
  • Roll back to previous version
  • Fix target confirmation
  • Fix 'phone is moving' bug
  • Fix accuracy after update
  • Allow use of own targets
  • Fix iPad compatibility
  • Save stats within the app
  • See shooting improvement over time
  • Dry fire log
  • Add shoot numbering option
  • Changeable sound effects
  • New modules/challenges
  • Better target proportions
  • Add dialogue to tutorial videos
  • Option to save after every round
  • Make Quick Draw work with USPS targets
  • Optional steel gong sounds
  • Allow multiple targeting regions with different sounds
  • Official SR target with automatic scoring
  • Fix app crashing
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Improve score card saving mechanism
  • Simplify setup for modes
  • Add more free training modes
  • Improve tutorial videos
  • Fix iPad app compatibility
  • Make purchased modules work with standard targets
  • Improve lighting sensitivity
  • Fix fast consecutive shot registration
  • Allow in-app purchases
  • Provide contact information for support
  • Add sound effects
  • Fix screenshot saving
  • Make screenshot button larger
  • Add option to save screenshots after each round
  • Add official SR target
  • Add steel gong sounds
  • Allow multiple targeting regions

AO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LaserHIT

One-time6
  • FREE TARGET PRACTICEFree
  • BLACK STEEL PRACTICEFree
  • 1 Day Pro Access$0.99
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  • TOP SCORE PRACTICE$9.99
  • QUICK HIT PRACTICE$9.99
  • 30 Days Pro Access$19.99
None

AO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaserHIT free?
LaserHIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AO free?
AO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaserHIT or AO?
AO is rated higher. LaserHIT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while AO averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LaserHIT or AO have ads?
Neither LaserHIT nor AO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaserHIT or AO?
LaserHIT ships an update monthly, and AO weekly. Most recently, LaserHIT was updated on October 24, 2026 and AO on October 22, 2026.

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