# Shot Timer vs SureShot Laser Training

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SureShot Laser Training at 67% against Shot Timer's 22%. SureShot Laser Training also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Shot Timer's advantage is ratings volume (452 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SureShot Laser Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 452 ratings behind it against 4, 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 67% of SureShot Laser Training's.

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, SureShot Laser Training every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Timer | SureShot Laser Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sureshot-laser-training/id6447979690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **452** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) | [Brent Case](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683160385) |

## 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


### SureShot Laser Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sureshot-laser-training/id6447979690)

This app precisely tracks your shots and offers a built-in shot timer to enhance your speed and accuracy. It's completely free, providing insights into shooting patterns for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Shot tracking with precision, Shot timer for performance enhancement, Insights into shooting patterns, Practice draw, aim, and firing sequence, Completely free to use

**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 SureShot Laser Training free?

SureShot Laser Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Timer or SureShot Laser Training?

SureShot Laser Training is rated higher. Shot Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while SureShot Laser Training averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shot Timer or SureShot Laser Training have ads?

Neither Shot Timer nor SureShot Laser Training shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Timer or SureShot Laser Training?

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SureShot Laser Training every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Timer was updated on October 18, 2026 and SureShot Laser Training on October 17, 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.*