Comparison

Blast Buddy vs BSHOCK

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

Head to head
About

Blast Buddy

Enhance your shooting skills with real-time data and AI coaching. Analyze performance, build stages in 3D/AR, and create shareable video footage of your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Real-time shot detection via microphone
  • AI-powered performance analysis and drills
  • 3D/AR stage builder with AI generation
  • Automatic video analysis with shot detection
  • Detailed performance analytics and tracking
  • Apple Watch app for timer and metrics
  • Competition scoring for IPSC/USPSA
Features
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Train smarter. Shoot faster. Win more. Blast Buddy is the shot timer and training companion for competitive shooters, airsoft players and paintball enthusiasts. Time your drills with nothing but your iPhone, film your runs, and turn every session into data you can improve on. Built for IPSC, USPSA and IDPA practice, at the range or in dry fire. FREE SHOT TIMER, NO SHOT LIMIT Your device's microphone detects every shot in real time, no extra hardware needed. Fixed or random start delay, splits to the hundredth and unlimited shots, free. Tune detection for firearms, airsoft or paintball with the audio calibration wizard, and choose from five timer skins. NEW: PAR TIMER Set a par time and train hands-free. A start beep, then a lower beep when the window closes. Run a single rep, a set number of reps or a loop, then check your best and average times. VIDEO ANALYSIS WITH PRO OVERLAYS Import a video of your run and Blast Buddy finds the start signal and every shot from the audio. Fix any marker in the waveform editor, then export with the timer, splits and shot list burned into the video. 18 overlay styles, ready to share. MULTI-ANGLE EDITOR Film the same run from two cameras. Blast Buddy syncs them by sound and cuts them together: side by side, stacked, picture-in-picture or auto-cut highlights. Projects are saved, so you can reopen them and keep editing. STAGE BUILDER WITH 3D & AR Design stages with paper targets, steel plates, walls, barrels and fault lines. Walk the course in 3D or augmented reality, export the briefing as PDF, or let the AI generate a stage for you. AI PERSONAL COACH Blast Buddy analyzes your draw-to-first-shot speed, split consistency, accuracy tradeoffs and fatigue patterns, then recommends specific drills for your weak points. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Track split times, cadence, consistency and hit factors across sessions. See your week at a glance on the Home screen and spot trends over time. COMPETITION SCORING Score alpha, charlie and delta hits, track hit factor and power factor, and pair a scored session with its video. APPLE WATCH, LIVE ACTIVITIES AND SYNC Run the timer from your wrist and capture heart rate. Keep your timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Sessions, stages and settings sync across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Works with your SpecialPie shot timer or just your device's microphone. Blast Buddy Pro unlocks watermark-free and multi-angle exports, saved sessions, advanced training modes, AI coaching and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BSHOCK

This app transforms your training with AI-powered shot timing and real-time analytics directly from your Apple Watch. Visualize your performance with synced video playback and track progress with in-depth insights, all from a portable, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • AI-powered shot detection
  • Real-time precision analytics
  • Comprehensive performance insights
  • Synced video recording
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Portable and hassle-free
Features
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Transform your training with BSHOCK, the innovative shot timer app designed for the competitive shooter. Leveraging advanced AI and sensor technology, BSHOCK offers real-time precision analytics directly from your Apple Watch. Key features include: AI-Powered Shot Detection: Experience unparalleled accuracy in shot timing with our sophisticated AI that understands the nuances of live and dry fire sessions. Comprehensive Analytics: Review in-depth insights after each session with data on first shots, split times, and overall performance to track your progress. Synced Video Recording: Visualize your timing with synchronized video playback, capturing every detail of your shooting mechanics for a thorough analysis. Intuitive User Interface: Navigate with ease through a clean, user-friendly interface designed to enhance your training experience without the clutter. Portable and Hassle-Free: Say goodbye to bulky timing equipment. BSHOCK brings advanced shot timing to your wrist, making it easier than ever to focus on improving your skills. Perfect for IPSC, USPSA, and IDPA enthusiasts, BSHOCK is the next step in the evolution of shooting sports training. Ready to raise your game? Download BSHOCK now and feel the impact. Term of Use: https://pooloflife.github.io/terms-of-service.html (EULA)

Screenshots

Blast Buddy4 screens
BSHOCK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blast Buddy at 5.0 against BSHOCK's 4.8. BSHOCK's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. Blast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BSHOCK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blast Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BSHOCK has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Buddy ships an update fortnightly, BSHOCK every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blast Buddy versus BSHOCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BuddyBSHOCK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperENDCODE SRLBShock LLC

Customer experience

Blast Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BSHOCK

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
2 purchases

BSHOCK

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Blast Buddy free?
Blast Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BSHOCK free?
BSHOCK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blast Buddy or BSHOCK?
Blast Buddy is rated higher. Blast Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BSHOCK averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Blast Buddy or BSHOCK have ads?
Neither Blast Buddy nor BSHOCK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blast Buddy or BSHOCK?
Blast Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and BSHOCK every 4 weeks. Most recently, Blast Buddy was updated on October 9, 2026 and BSHOCK on October 10, 2026.

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