Comparison

Shotgun Lights vs ISSF Shot Timer

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

Head to head
About

Shotgun Lights

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Shotgun Lights is a simple application showing the shooter's current score in a shotgun competition.

About

ISSF Shot Timer

Practice your shot timing with audible and visual cues. Features built-in ISSF match timings for various disciplines, helping you learn optimal shot spacing. Supports Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire, and Centerfire/25m Pistol, with a special display for Rapid Fire on iPad.

Highlights
  • Audible and visual shot timing cues
  • Built-in ISSF match timings
  • Supports Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire, Centerfire/25m Pistol
  • iPad landscape mode for Rapid Fire target display
  • Customizable shot timing parameters
Features
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ISSF Shot Timer lets you practise your shot timing. Set up your time to first shot and how much time you want left after your last shot and the app will indicate regular shot timings. The app provides audible and visual queues as to when to shoot. ISSF match timings are built in, so you can learn the optimal spacing between shots in the match you're training for. Standard Pistol, Rapid Fire and Centerfire/25m Pistol are all supported. On an iPad in landscape mode, Rapid Fire will show all five targets so you can practice your transition and aim.

Screenshots

Shotgun Lights4 screens
ISSF Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shotgun Lights at Free against ISSF Shot Timer's $2.99. Shotgun Lights also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). ISSF Shot Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Shotgun Lights is free to download; ISSF Shot Timer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shotgun Lights ships an update every 3 months, ISSF Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shotgun Lights versus ISSF Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotgun LightsISSF Shot Timer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal GabryelskiSightPicture

In-app purchases

None

Shotgun Lights

No in-app purchases

None

ISSF Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shotgun Lights free?
Shotgun Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISSF Shot Timer free?
ISSF Shot Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shotgun Lights or ISSF Shot Timer have ads?
Neither Shotgun Lights nor ISSF Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shotgun Lights or ISSF Shot Timer?
Shotgun Lights ships an update every 3 months, and ISSF Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shotgun Lights was updated on November 7, 2026 and ISSF Shot Timer on November 12, 2026.

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