Comparison

Mantis Laser Academy vs Shot Timer For GSSF Match

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

Shot Timer For GSSF Match

Features
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Precision under pressure. Shot Timer For GSSF Match Training is built for serious competitors who want to sharpen their speed, consistency, and stage execution before match day. Shot Timer Press Start, raise your firearm — you have five seconds before the timer goes live. Once it begins, the mic captures every shot and automatically logs your splits: absolute time, delta from the previous round, and average split across the string. Set a round count (3, 5, 10, 15, or 20) for stage-specific drills, or run unlimited for open practice. Adjustable sensitivity handles everything from indoor bays to outdoor ranges. Countdown Timer Set any duration for timed drills and positional work. A precision progress bar tracks every second, with a high-alert indicator in the final ten seconds so you're never caught off guard when time expires. No account. No subscription. No internet required. Just you, your Glock, and the clock.

Screenshots

Mantis Laser Academy4 screens
Shot Timer For GSSF Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mantis Laser Academy at Free against Shot Timer For GSSF Match's $1.99. Shot Timer For GSSF Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On 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

Mantis Laser Academy is free to download; Shot Timer For GSSF Match costs $1.99 up front. Mantis Laser Academy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shot Timer For GSSF Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mantis Laser Academy versus Shot Timer For GSSF Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantis Laser AcademyShot Timer For GSSF Match
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMantis Tech LLCCraig Martin171520502021

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

Shot Timer For GSSF Match

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mantis Laser Academy

One-time10
  • Open Shooting - Multi-target$4.99
  • Shot From Guard/Low Ready$4.99
  • Bullseye - 10 Shot$4.99
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  • 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
  • 01 Darts$4.99
  • Lifetime Membership$49.99
None

Shot Timer For GSSF Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mantis Laser Academy free?
Mantis Laser Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shot Timer For GSSF Match free?
Shot Timer For GSSF Match costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mantis Laser Academy or Shot Timer For GSSF Match have ads?
Neither Mantis Laser Academy nor Shot Timer For GSSF Match shows ads.

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