Comparison

Strikeman vs THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

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

Head to head
About

Strikeman

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
Currently charting
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The Strikeman app allows users to practice their shooting skills without the need for real ammunition. Using our laser bullet, target and smart phone mount, the app records the target and records the users shot scores based on where the laser hit the target. The app is composed of 3 sections: Section 1 – Training The training section is the initial area of the app where the user can practice their shooting skills. Upon beginning a session, a warning screen is shown to ensure that proper firearm safety is taking place before beginning a session. Once the user agrees, the target appears on the screen. The user calibrates the screen to the target by using two fingers to cover the circumference of the target. Then, the distance from the target is selected and they can begin shooting. Each shot from the firearm triggers a laser, which emits a laser strike on the target, and the app records the score. Shooting metrics appear on the screen to show the user how they are doing during the session. This is accompanied by audio. Once the session is complete, all shots will be shown on the target and saved into an archive. Section 2 – History The history section provides screenshots, shooting metrics, and graphs for the user to track their progress. This includes average score, average range, total shots and total sessions. The information is presented on a histogram and a pie chart. This information is saved in an archive. Section 3 – Settings The settings section allows the user to turn on/off gun shot audio and voice feedback. Users can toggle the distance metric, selecting either feet or yards. They can also report an issue if the app isn’t working correctly. The App provides access to the initial tutorial to ensure that all safety precautions are being taken. Privacy Policy: https://www.strikeman.io/pages/ios-privacy-page EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

Access personalized weight training programs designed by a world champion powerlifter. Connect with a private lifting community for feedback and track your fitness data by syncing with HealthKit.

Highlights
  • Weight training programs for all levels
  • Developed by world champion Jennifer Thompson
  • Private lifting community access
  • Ask questions and post videos for feedback
  • HealthKit integration for fitness tracking
  • Track nutrition, steps, and bodyweight
Features
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Weight training programs for all levels of lifters. Whether you are a beginner, teen, master’s or elite lifter; there is a program for you. These programs have been developed and are currently used by 11 time World Powerlifting Champion & World Bench Press Record Holder, Jennifer Thompson. Once you have signed onto the app you will be invited into Jen’s private lifting community. Here you can ask questions or post videos for feedback Sync your account with HealthKit to track all your health and fitness data in one place including nutrition, steps and bodyweight.

Screenshots

Strikeman4 screens
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App at 5.0 against Strikeman's 4.1. THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Strikeman's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. Strikeman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strikeman has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Strikeman versus THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikemanTHOMPSON’s Gym Programs App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStrikeman USA, Inc.THOMPSON’s Gym LLC

Customer experience

Strikeman

All ratings1,740 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.3%

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Strikeman

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strikeman

Subscriptions2
  • Strikeman Pro Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Strikeman Subscription14 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strikeman free?
Strikeman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App free?
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strikeman or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?
THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App is rated higher. Strikeman averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Strikeman or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App have ads?
Neither Strikeman nor THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strikeman or THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App?
Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Strikeman was updated on September 23, 2026 and THOMPSON’s Gym Programs App on September 19, 2026.

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