Comparison

RangeTech vs DryfireX

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

Head to head
About

RangeTech

This app connects to a dedicated shot timer device, allowing users to control and monitor their shooting practice sessions from their iOS device. It provides a digital interface for managing drills and reviewing performance data.

Highlights
  • Connects to RangeTech shot timer device
  • Control shooting practice sessions
  • Monitor drill performance
  • Digital interface for drills
  • Review performance data
Features
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Use your RangeTech shot timer with your iOS device. **Note: A RangeTech shot timer device is required to use this application. See more at https://www.rangetechtimer.com User Manual: https://www.rangetechtimer.com/manual-bluetooth-shot-timer/ Contact us for assistance: https://www.concealedcarry.com/contact/

About

DryfireX

This app uses your device's microphone to precisely time your firearm draw and trigger click for realistic at-home training. It offers instant statistics, detailed history tracking, and customizable sound calibration for accurate reaction timing.

Highlights
  • Audio-based shot timing
  • Draw and trigger click detection
  • Accurate reaction time measurement
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Sound and sensitivity calibration
  • Real-time visual and audio feedback
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DryFire: Precision Timing for Dry Practice DryFire is your personal dry-fire shot timer, built for speed, realism, and total control. Whether you’re a competitive shooter or focused on safe at-home training, DryFire uses your device’s microphone to time your draw and trigger click with precision — no hardware needed. How It Works • Audio-Based Detection: The timer starts after the beep ends — just like real competition shot timers. • Two-Sound System: Capture your draw and trigger click sounds to measure total reaction time. • Accurate Reaction Timing: Your performance is measured to the hundredth of a second. • Calibration Tools: Tune draw and trigger sensitivity for different guns and environments. • Real-Time Feedback: Visual timers, animations, and audio feedback keep you in the zone. Track Your Progress • Instant Stats: See your best and average times after every run. • Detailed History: Review each run with time and date. • Standard Deviation: Track consistency and improve your draw discipline. Fully Customizable • Sound Calibration: Train the app to recognize your gear and dry-fire click. • Sensitivity Sliders: Adapt detection to your unique environment. • Introduction Slides: Learn the system in minutes with an onboarding walkthrough. Safe. Smart. Effective. • Practice without ammo. Anywhere, anytime. • Requires a quiet space and two distinct dryfire sounds (draw + trigger click). • Designed for maximum safety — always confirm your firearm is unloaded. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure training. Download DryFire and start sharpening your edge.

Screenshots

RangeTech2 screens
DryfireX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RangeTech at 85% against DryfireX's 14%. RangeTech also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RangeTech holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RangeTech has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RangeTech's written reviews are positive against 14% of DryfireX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RangeTech ships an update every 2 months, DryfireX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RangeTech versus DryfireX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRangeTechDryfireX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUSA Firearm TrainingPetter Staveland

Customer experience

RangeTech

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

DryfireX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral42.9%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

RangeTech

No in-app purchases

None

DryfireX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RangeTech free?
RangeTech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DryfireX free?
DryfireX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RangeTech or DryfireX?
RangeTech is rated higher. RangeTech averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while DryfireX averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do RangeTech or DryfireX have ads?
Neither RangeTech nor DryfireX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RangeTech or DryfireX?
RangeTech ships an update every 2 months, and DryfireX every 3 months. Most recently, RangeTech was updated on September 27, 2026 and DryfireX on September 30, 2026.

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