# Shot Timer vs Clip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clip at 100% against Shot Timer's 22%. Clip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Shot Timer's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 457 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clip's.

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Clip every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Timer | Clip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clip-n-shoot-laser-target/id1599753002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) | [Andrey Safanyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/652079864) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865)

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

**Highlights:** Multiple drill types, Personalized coaching tips, Attach photos to drill history, Adjustable timer settings, Set par time goals, Microphone sensitivity adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shot pick up
- 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
- 👍 Decent basic training tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire
- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection
- 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use
- 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Registers unholstering as a shot
- Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
- Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection
- Allow timing of multiple shots and strings
- Add more customizable drill options
- Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection


### Clip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clip-n-shoot-laser-target/id1599753002)

This app enhances dry fire laser training by combining physical targets with software features. It offers modes for practicing draw speed, setting shot limits, and hands-free training with customizable sound options.

**Highlights:** PAR TIME for draw speed practice, Shot Allowance for session limits, AUTO RESTART for hands-free mode, Customizable sound options, Works with dry fire lasers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Timer free?

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

### Is Clip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Timer or Clip?

Clip is rated higher. Shot Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Clip averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Shot Timer or Clip have ads?

Neither Shot Timer nor Clip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Timer or Clip?

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Clip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clip on November 3, 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.*