Comparison

ShootSmart vs Range Training

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

Head to head
About

ShootSmart

Features
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ShootSmart is your range companion for scoring, timing, and improving your shooting — whether you’re training for competition or just chasing tighter groups. SCORE YOUR DRILLS THE SMART WAY Track hits by zone for IPSC/USPSA, bullseye, and simple targets, with automatic hit-factor, gross score, and run-time calculations. Log every string and drill so your progress is always in front of you. TIME YOUR SHOTS (PRO) The built-in shot timer uses your phone’s microphone to detect and time each shot — first-shot time, splits, and complete strings — with fixed or random start delays and par times, just like a dedicated range timer. SCORE FROM A PHOTO (PRO) Snap a picture of your target and ShootSmart helps place your hits, tallies the score by zone, and analyzes your group. Then it gives you plain-language coaching on what your grouping says about your fundamentals — and how to tighten it up — with guidance for both right- and left-handed shooters. BALLISTICS CALCULATOR (PRO) Calculate your zeroes, holdovers, DOPEs with a built in ballistic calculator. REVIEW AND IMPROVE Your History keeps every session, string, and score, with detail views and trends so you can see how you’re improving shot to shot and month to month. MANAGE YOUR DRILLS AND GEAR Build and save your own drills and systems (calibers and setups) and pull them up instantly at the range. FREE TO USE ShootSmart is free with ads. Upgrade to Pro for the shot timer, photo-based scoring and coaching, and an ad-free experience. ShootSmart is a training and scoring aid — always follow safe firearm handling and all applicable laws and range rules. Make every shot count. Download ShootSmart and start shooting smarter. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ShootSmart Terms: https://schraedertechnologies.github.io/shootsmart-legal/terms.html ShootSmart Privacy: https://schraedertechnologies.github.io/shootsmart-legal/privacy.html

About

Range Training

This app is a streamlined shooting log and performance tracker for serious shooters. It helps you score runs quickly, understand your performance instantly with automatic Hit Factor calculation, and capture detailed shot timer data. Visualize your progress to identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Score runs in seconds
  • Automatic Hit Factor calculation
  • Sync shot timer with single tap
  • Visualize progress and trends
  • Log performance for competitive drills
  • Efficient workflow for planning and review
Features
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Your time at the range is valuable and ammo is EXPENSIVE. You're there to hone a skill—to shoot, score, and improve. Every shot needs to count. The last thing you need is technology that gets in the way. Range Training is the streamlined shooting log and performance tracker designed for serious shooters. Stop fumbling with clunky apps and get a range log that fits directly into your workflow. Score Runs in Seconds: Spend less time on your phone and more time on the trigger. Our streamlined interface makes logging runs for your whole squad fast. Know Your Performance Instantly: No more mental math. Get your Hit Factor calculated automatically so you always know where you stand. Perfect for USPSA, IDPA, tactical training standards, and other competitive shooting drills. Capture the Full Story: Sync your shot timer with a single tap. Instantly capture the entire shot string—every split, first shot, and total time—data you'd never log manually. It's the complete picture of your performance on every single run. Find Your Breakthroughs: Don't just collect data—use it. Visualize your progress to spot trends in your Hit Factor, identify your fastest first shots, and track your raw time to see exactly where you need to improve. Competitive shooters go to the range on a mission. It's more like a planned workout than a random plinking session. We built an efficient workflow—plan, shoot, get seamless scores, and review—that keeps you focused on the trigger, not the app. Whether you're a competitive shooting athlete pushing for your next USPSA classification, a tactical professional logging performance, or a Steel Challenge shooter chasing tenths, Range Training delivers the critical data you need to improve.

Screenshots

ShootSmart4 screens
Range Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ShootSmart at 3 against Range Training's 1. ShootSmart also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ShootSmart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Range Training sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShootSmart ships an update every 3 months, Range Training every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShootSmart versus Range Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootSmartRange Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSchraeder TechnologiesChris Whitling

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShootSmart

Subscriptions3
  • ShootSmart Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ShootSmart Pro 3 Month$7.993 Months
  • ShootSmart Pro Annual$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Range Training

Subscriptions1
  • Range Training Unlimited$12.991 Year

Questions

Is ShootSmart free?
ShootSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Range Training free?
Range Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShootSmart or Range Training have ads?
Neither ShootSmart nor Range Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShootSmart or Range Training?
ShootSmart ships an update every 3 months, and Range Training every 2 months. Most recently, ShootSmart was updated on September 10, 2026 and Range Training on September 9, 2026.

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