# iDryfire vs Shot Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Timer at 4.1 against iDryfire's 3.7. Shot Timer also leads on ratings volume (457 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). iDryfire's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 22%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDryfire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 457 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of iDryfire's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shot Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iDryfire ships an update monthly, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDryfire | Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idryfire-shoot-house/id652079861/reviews) | **[4.1 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 284 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Safanyuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/652079864) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## What reviewers say

### iDryfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idryfire-shoot-house/id652079861)

Practice firearm handling and shooting skills safely at home using your own firearm and a smartphone. This system uses a laser insert and your device's camera to track shots on any paper target, offering a convenient alternative to live-fire ranges.

**Highlights:** Laser target system for firearm practice, Uses smartphone camera to track shots, Practice with own firearms safely at home, Works with paper targets or any object, Improved accuracy and new interface, Split time viewer for performance analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Cameras | Free | one-time |


### Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865)

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

**Highlights:** Multiple drill types, Personalized coaching tips, Attach photos to drill history, Adjustable timer settings, Set par time goals, Microphone sensitivity adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shot pick up
- 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
- 👍 Decent basic training tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire
- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection
- 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use
- 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Registers unholstering as a shot
- Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
- Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection
- Allow timing of multiple shots and strings
- Add more customizable drill options
- Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDryfire free?

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

### Is Shot Timer free?

Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iDryfire or Shot Timer?

Shot Timer is rated higher. iDryfire averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 457 ratings.

### Do iDryfire or Shot Timer have ads?

Neither iDryfire nor Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDryfire or Shot Timer?

iDryfire ships an update monthly, and Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, iDryfire was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shot Timer on October 22, 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.*