# Strikeman vs Shotbud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shotbud at none against Strikeman's 2. Shotbud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Strikeman's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 49). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strikeman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Shotbud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strikeman holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strikeman has 1.7K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Strikeman's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shotbud's.

Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, Shotbud every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strikeman | Shotbud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeman/id1480276791/reviews)** | [3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbud/id1526352591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 432 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Strikeman USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759057453) | [Shotbud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418634652) |

## What reviewers say

### Strikeman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeman/id1480276791)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Practice firearm shooting skills safely and effectively using a laser, target, and smartphone. The app records your shots, provides detailed metrics, and tracks your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Laser shot recording, Target calibration, Shooting metrics display, Progress tracking with graphs, Shot history archive, Customizable audio feedback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strikeman Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Strikeman Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent dry fire training tool
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to live fire practice
- 🏠 Convenient for home use
- 🎯 Helps improve accuracy and trigger control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent shot registration
- 🔧 Calibration and setup can be finicky
- 📱 App crashes and glitches reported
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🤖 Subscription model for Pro version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during calibration
- Shots not registering accurately
- Compatibility issues with certain phones

**Requested features**

- Allow deleting/clearing of session history
- Add more target and game modes
- Implement shot timer and rapid fire functionality
- Provide more detailed performance metrics


### Shotbud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbud/id1526352591)

This app functions as a comprehensive shot timer for your watch, utilizing its sensors to accurately detect and isolate shots. It offers various training modes, detailed results, and customizable sensitivity settings to enhance your practice experience.

**Highlights:** Detects shots using watch sensors, Combines audio and motion data, Run drills with par times, View results and split times, Adjustable sensitivity settings, Multiple shooting modes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strikeman free?

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

### Is Shotbud free?

Shotbud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strikeman or Shotbud?

Strikeman is rated higher. Strikeman averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Shotbud averages 3.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Strikeman or Shotbud have ads?

Neither Strikeman nor Shotbud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strikeman or Shotbud?

Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shotbud every 5 months. Most recently, Strikeman was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shotbud on October 17, 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.*