Comparison

Mantis Laser Academy vs PractiScore 2

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

Head to head
About

Mantis Laser Academy

This app provides a smart dry-fire laser training system using your smartphone's camera to detect hits, score shots, and time your performance. Enhance your marksmanship and speed with various drills, including competitive dueling modes, all from the convenience of your home.

Highlights
  • Automatic hit detection
  • Automatic scoring
  • Shot timing
  • Marksmanship drills
  • Speed drills
  • Dueling drills
  • Save training history
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TRAIN SMARTER: Mantis Laser Academy is a dry-fire laser training system, built around smart targets that support automatic hit detection, scoring, and shot time in the Laser Academy app from data provided by the camera on your smartphone. TRAIN AT HOME: Mantis Laser Academy enables you to set up a dry fire laser range that is powerful, safe, convenient, and very inexpensive. Laser Academy drills are built to enhance your shooting performance, in both marksmanship and speed. Test your skills against your friends using dueling drills that allow you to shoot side by side. KEY FEATURES: - Automatic target detection - Automatic shot detection - Automatic scoring - Marksmanship, speed, and reaction time drills - Shooter-to-shooter dueling drills - Save to history GETTING STARTED: Once you have your gear, you are ready to train. Before getting started check the training area and all firearms for safety. Ensure any firearms are unloaded and remove live ammunition from the training area. - Place the smart targets in the desired location. Avoid areas where glare from lights and windows may the affect detection of shots on the targets. - Place your smartphone on the tripod and point the rear camera at the target(s) you have placed. - If you are using a laser cartridge, load the laser cartridge into the chamber of your firearm. - Launch the Mantis Laser Academy app on your phone, select a drill, and proceed to train. DRILLS and SMART TARGETS: The Mantis Laser Academy app has a variety of drills focused on different aspects of shooting. Some drills require specific smart targets. Other drills work with any smart target. Several drills support multiple targets and allow local competition between shooters. Smart targets are automatically detected and scored by Mantis Laser Academy. Using smart targets provides the most enjoyable and valuable training experience. The Control Target allows you to Start, Stop, Clear, and Close in the app by shooting specific regions on the Control Target. Mantis Laser Academy has a selection of free drills and a selection of drills that can be purchased or unlocked. You can purchase a single drill or Full Access in the app. Our mission is to help every shooter improve their accuracy and confidence. Mantis Laser Academy is the latest innovation in our next-level shooting systems designed to help you achieve a higher level of proficiency. Train smarter, train better, train with Mantis.

About

PractiScore 2

This app offers a comprehensive scoring system for various shooting competitions. It simplifies match management with features like one-finger scoring, instant results, and offline functionality. It's designed for match directors, stats officers, and competitors to ensure accurate and efficient scoring.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive scoring for shooting sports
  • Offline match configuration and scoring
  • One-finger scoring for speed
  • Easy competitor registration
  • Instant stage and match results
  • WiFi sync and online posting
  • Export results to various formats
Features
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### PractiScore 2: The Ultimate Scoring System for Shooting Sports The PractiScore 2 app provides a comprehensive scoring system tailored for various types of shooting competitions, including IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge, ICORE, SASS/Cowboy, NRA/Bullseye, PRS, 3-Gun, and other shooting sports. PractiScore 2 has been extensively used to manage competitions at club, state, area, and national levels, handling events with over a thousand competitors. New in PractiScore 2: - Enhanced user interface for a more intuitive and streamlined experience - Improved performance and faster scoring - Additional support for new competition formats and rules - Advanced analytics and reporting features - Seamless integration with PractiScore.com for real-time result updates - Enhanced security and data synchronization features Key Features: - Free to Use: All features are available at no cost - Offline Functionality: Configure matches, create stages, and register competitors without needing a PC or internet connection - One-Finger Scoring: Simple, quick, and efficient scoring with one finger - Easy Registration: Register competitors quickly with saved competitor history to reduce typing - CSV Import: Import shooter registrations from CSV files or PractiScore.com - Score Summary View: Generate paper backups of score summaries - Instant Results: View stage and match results instantly, even offline - Multiple Squads: Supports any number of squads and shooters - WiFi Syncing: Sync scores and match definitions between devices via WiFi - Email Results: Send match results instantly via email - Online Posting: Post match results instantly to PractiScore.com for competitor viewing and verification - Export Formats: Export results to WinMSS and other formats for further analysis Community and Support: - Translations: Contribute translations to other languages at PractiScore’s translation portal - Support: Contact us at support@practiscore.com for questions, bug reports, or enhancement requests PractiScore 2 is designed to simplify match management, providing match directors, stats officers, and competitors with a seamless and efficient scoring experience. Join thousands of satisfied users who rely on PractiScore for accurate and instant scoring results. Download PractiScore 2 today and take your competition management to the next level!

Screenshots

Mantis Laser Academy4 screens
PractiScore 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mantis Laser Academy at 4.7 against PractiScore 2's 3.7. Mantis Laser Academy also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 18). PractiScore 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Mantis Laser Academy sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. PractiScore 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mantis Laser Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mantis Laser Academy has 4.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Mantis Laser Academy's written reviews are positive against 86% of PractiScore 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mantis Laser Academy ships an update every 3 weeks, PractiScore 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mantis Laser Academy versus PractiScore 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantis Laser AcademyPractiScore 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better3.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB38 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperMantis Tech LLCNIftyBytes

Customer experience

Mantis Laser Academy

All ratings4,071 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.0%

PractiScore 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Mantis Laser Academy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during Pistol Marksmanship course
  • Inability to add firearms and view history
  • Calibration tool obstructs view of crosshairs
  • Tripod instability causes false readings
  • Sound not working unless headphones are connected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to customize drills and courses
  • Integrate with Mantis X app for more comprehensive training
  • Implement daily shot count tracking
  • Allow manual entry of firearm settings
  • Add more training modes and game-like features

PractiScore 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Mantis Laser Academy

One-time15
  • Open Shooting - Multi-target$4.99
  • Duel - Five Shot$4.99
  • Shot From Guard/Low Ready$4.99
Show 12 more
  • Bullseye - 10 Shot$4.99
  • Compressed Surprise Break$4.99
  • Holster Draw - Par Timed$4.99
  • Holster Draw$4.99
  • Multiple Shots and Targets$4.99
  • Close Contact from Holster$4.99
  • Hunt$4.99
  • Duel - Hunt$4.99
  • Emergency Reload$4.99
  • 01 Darts$4.99
  • Duel - High Score$4.99
  • Lifetime Membership$49.99
None

PractiScore 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mantis Laser Academy free?
Mantis Laser Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PractiScore 2 free?
PractiScore 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mantis Laser Academy or PractiScore 2?
Mantis Laser Academy is rated higher. Mantis Laser Academy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while PractiScore 2 averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Mantis Laser Academy or PractiScore 2 have ads?
Neither Mantis Laser Academy nor PractiScore 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mantis Laser Academy or PractiScore 2?
Mantis Laser Academy ships an update every 3 weeks, and PractiScore 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Mantis Laser Academy was updated on September 24, 2026 and PractiScore 2 on September 15, 2026.

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