Range Buddy vs ZeroPoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Range Buddy
This app provides a vast library of shooting drills for firearms enthusiasts. Track your progress with a scorekeeper and leaderboard, and log your training sessions to identify areas for improvement. Connect with instructors and discover new drills tailored to your skill level.
- 160+ shooting drills
- Drill filtering by skills
- Scorekeeper and leaderboards
- Integrated training log
- Instructor marketplace
- Random drill picker
- Dry fire tool
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Range Buddy is the all-in-one firearms training app for shooters who want better drills, on-video shot scoring, video coaching, a smarter training tracker, and real competition. Connect a shot timer, record and score your shooting on video, break a run down frame by frame, build training regimens, follow standards, and compete in head-to-head duels or group challenges. Browse a drill library sorted by target type, category, and skill focus so you can train with purpose and measure progress over time. Record, Score, and Share Your Shooting Hit record and Range Buddy captures your run, then overlays your shot times, splits, and scored hits onto the clip—save to your camera roll and share in seconds. Score against 12 targets including B-8, IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, steel, the FBI QIT and Rangemaster Q quals, and Dot Torture—or free-shoot with no target at all. Film Studio—Review, Sync, and Compare Turn range footage into training video. Review a single run, sync multiple camera angles, or compare up to four runs side by side with frame-by-frame stepping. Waveform editing lines up the beep and every shot, captions generate automatically, and exports come out landscape, square, or vertical. Breakdown—Coach the Video Markup and annotate on the video. Drop callouts on exact frames, tag steps of the draw, set slow-motion sections, and overlay a skeletal wireframe to show body position through the run. Record a voiceover/picture-in-picture, then export a Coach's Cut—the clean run first, then your analysis with markups, slow motion, and narration baked in. Performance Lab—Analyze Your Draw Record or upload a draw and every rep is measured, graded, and replayed with a skeleton overlay. You get one specific thing to fix, plus phase trends over time. Shot Timer—Bluetooth or Your Phone Pair a Bluetooth shot timer—AMG Commander, Special Pie, RangeTech, Shooters Global, or Kestrel KST1000—to pull live shot data into your drills and videos. With the Kestrel KST1000, Range Buddy also starts and stops the timer and sets par times from your phone. No timer? Range Buddy detects shots from your phone's mic for live or dry fire, with adjustable sensitivity for quiet trigger presses and shots on screen in real time. Train From Your Wrist Pair an Apple Watch or Wear OS smartwatch to start drills, advance steps, and see shots hands-free. Instructor Marketplace: Post custom training requests and invite reputable instructors to apply directly. First and Only Virtual Instructor - randomize your training, keep it fun and upbeat. Features: -Works with AMG Commander, Special Pie, RangeTech, Shooters Global, and Kestrel KST1000 shot timers—or just your phone's mic. -Multi-angle sync and four-run compare with frame-by-frame stepping and auto captions. -Telestration—draw, callouts, slow motion, voiceover, and picture-in-picture coaching. -Coach's Cut export that pairs the clean run with your coached analysis. -Pose analysis that grades every draw rep and names the one thing to fix. -160+ shooting drills for handgun, rifle, and shotgun, searchable and sorted by required target. -Skill filters including draw to first shot, reloads, movement, and more. -Step-by-step drill breakdowns with requirements and stage setup. -Training tracker with target-specific scoring to measure improvement over time. -Training regimens for repeatable practice plans, and standards to benchmark progress. -Head-to-head duels and group challenges that make practice competitive and social. -Drill leaderboards, a shot calling tool, and a random drill picker. -Training log with session notes, time, date, and location. -Favorites, community drills, and a Dry Fire Tool and Tracker. Dry fire, live fire, standards, or match prep—train with structure and keep improving. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ZeroPoint
This app helps shooters of all levels track their performance, manage their firearms, and improve their skills. Log range visits, monitor ammunition usage, and access a library of practice drills. Premium features offer cloud sync and advanced analytics.
- Log range sessions with detailed notes
- Track scores, rounds fired, and distances
- Built-in and custom drill library
- Manage firearm armory and usage
- Save favorite shooting ranges
- Detailed performance statistics and trends
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Train. Track. Improve. ZeroPoint is the precision shooting companion that helps you document and track your marksmanship journey. Whether you're a competitive shooter, hunter, or recreational enthusiast, ZeroPoint gives you the tools to monitor your progress and become a better shooter. TRACK YOUR SESSIONS - Log every range visit with detailed notes - Record rounds fired, distances, and positions - Track scores with flexible scoring options (points, time, hit factor) - Monitor session costs and ammunition usage - Upload target photos and range day memories CALENDAR VIEW - See all your range trips at a glance - Review sessions by date - Track training frequency and habits BUILT-IN DRILL LIBRARY - Access 12+ pre-built practice drills - Dot Torture, Bill Drill, El Presidente, and more - Create custom drills tailored to your training - Track drill-specific performance MANAGE YOUR ARMORY - Track all your firearms in one place - Log rounds fired per firearm - Monitor usage across sessions SHOOTING BUDDIES - Track who you shoot with - View session history with each buddy RANGE MANAGEMENT - Save your favorite shooting ranges - Add address, phone, and notes for each range - Track visits and session history per location DETAILED STATISTICS - View performance trends over time - Compare stats across different firearms - Track total rounds, sessions, and training habits - Monitor spending on range trips PREMIUM FEATURES (Pro) - Cloud backup and sync across devices - Unlimited storage - Advanced analytics - No ads - Try free for 7 days! PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device by default. We never access your data without explicit permission. Perfect for: - Competition shooters tracking progress - Hunters sighting in rifles - Concealed carry holders practicing - New shooters building habits - Instructors documenting student progress Download ZeroPoint today and start your journey to becoming a more consistent shooter! Terms of Use: https://www.zeropointlog.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zeropointlog.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Range Buddy at weekly against ZeroPoint's every 2 weeks. Range Buddy also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 5). ZeroPoint's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Range Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ZeroPoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZeroPoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Range Buddy ships an update weekly, ZeroPoint every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Range Buddy | ZeroPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Practical Defense Training, LLC | Fernando Vargas |
Customer experience
Range Buddy
ZeroPoint
In-app purchases
Range Buddy
- MonthlyTwo$2.991 Month
- Range Buddy Pro Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Range Buddy 12mo Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
ZeroPoint
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Annual$49.991 Year









