Mantis Laser Academy vs Hit Factor Trainer

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.

Hit Factor Trainer is the dedicated practice tracker for competitive USPSA, IPSC, and Steel Challenge shooters. Log every attempt, watch your Hit Factor climb across the official classifier library, and see exactly where you stand in your class bracket — without spreadsheets. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Full USPSA and IPSC scoring engine — Comstock and Virginia Count • What If analysis: see your Hit Factor without misses, no-shoots, or procedurals • Dream Score: explore hypothetical scores to set realistic goals • Custom stage builder for your local club's stages • Unlimited local attempt history • Settings, favorites, and custom stages sync across your devices WHAT PRO ADDS (free 30-day trial) • Classifier library: 300+ official USPSA classifiers with current HHF (High Hit Factor) values • Steel Challenge: all 8 standard stages with peak times per division • Class bracket feedback: D / C / B / A / M / GM based on percent of HHF • Stage briefings: scoring type, round count, target counts, engagement order • Official USPSA and SCSA stage diagrams (PDF) • Hit Factor / time-over-time charts with personal best line • Personal bests and most-practiced stage rankings • Bluetooth shot-timer integration (SG Timer and RangeTech Timer) • Cloud backup of your full attempt history BUILT FOR THE RANGE • Dark mode by default — readable in bright sun • Large tap targets — works one-handed with gloves on • Fully offline — your data lives on your device • Hands-free Bluetooth timer entry for live practice PRIVACY FIRST • All data is local by default • Cloud sync is opt-in • No analytics, no ad tracking • In-app account deletion, plus a public self-serve flow at https://hitfactor.app Hit Factor Trainer Pro is an auto-renewing annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://hitfactor.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://hitfactor.app/privacy.html Built by competitive shooters, for competitive shooters. Feedback: inbox@hitfactor.app