# Strikeman vs Eager Dog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eager Dog at none against Strikeman's 2. Eager Dog also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Strikeman's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Eager Dog asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Strikeman against 4.0 for Eager Dog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strikeman has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Strikeman's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eager Dog's.

Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, Eager Dog every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strikeman | Eager Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeman/id1480276791/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eager-dog/id6763110819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 432 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strikeman USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759057453) | [Eager Dog Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895165639) |

## What reviewers say

### Strikeman

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Eager Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eager-dog/id6763110819)

This app simplifies dog sporting events for competitors. Manage your dogs, track entries, and get real-time updates and schedules. Stay connected to your events and streamline your day at the show.

**Highlights:** Manage dog profiles, Track event entries, View personalized schedules, Follow live event updates, Check in for runs, Flag scheduling conflicts, Scratch dogs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strikeman free?

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

### Is Eager Dog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strikeman or Eager Dog?

Strikeman is rated higher. Strikeman averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Eager Dog averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Strikeman or Eager Dog have ads?

Neither Strikeman nor Eager Dog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strikeman or Eager Dog?

Strikeman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Eager Dog every 6 days. Most recently, Strikeman was updated on November 11, 2026 and Eager Dog on November 9, 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.*