# Range Buddy vs Shot Timer Drills

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot Timer Drills at none against Range Buddy's 3. Shot Timer Drills also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Range Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Range Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shot Timer Drills asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Timer Drills holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Range Buddy has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Range Buddy ships an update weekly, Shot Timer Drills daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range Buddy | Shot Timer Drills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-buddy-shooting-drills/id1668988325/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-drills/id6804109678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Practical Defense Training, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626728659) | [Daniel Kuruvilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803742011) |

## What reviewers say

### Range Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-buddy-shooting-drills/id1668988325)

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.

**Highlights:** 160+ shooting drills, Drill filtering by skills, Scorekeeper and leaderboards, Integrated training log, Instructor marketplace, Random drill picker, Dry fire tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonthlyTwo | $2.99 | per month |
| Range Buddy Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Range Buddy 12mo Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Shot Timer Drills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-drills/id6804109678)

This app transforms your phone into a comprehensive training log for shooting sports. It allows you to run various drills, record every shot and split time, score your performance, and track improvements over time. You can also film and sync video of your runs with shot data burned in.

**Highlights:** Built-in drill library, Custom drill creation, Multiple scoring methods, Video recording and syncing, Progress tracking and analysis, Squad mode for multiple shooters, CSV export for data analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Range Buddy free?

Range Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shot Timer Drills free?

Shot Timer Drills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Range Buddy or Shot Timer Drills?

Shot Timer Drills is rated higher. Range Buddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Shot Timer Drills averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Range Buddy or Shot Timer Drills have ads?

Range Buddy shows ads; Shot Timer Drills does not.

### Which is updated more often, Range Buddy or Shot Timer Drills?

Range Buddy ships an update weekly, and Shot Timer Drills daily. Most recently, Range Buddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shot Timer Drills on October 31, 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.*