iDryfire vs Shot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDryfire
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.
- 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
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About our company: The iDryfire® laser target system is brought to you by the developers of iMarksman® Virtual Target Systems, premier training tools for Marksmanship and Use of Force simulation. The iDryfire® Laser Target System is the new, safe, and convenient way to practice with your own firearms before stepping foot on a live-fire shooting range. Our clients: Federal Air Marshals PTU FBI Academy United States Army Army of Spain Police and security companies around the world. How does it work? Always ensure you are starting with a safe, clear and empty firearm. Choose any paper target or object. For best performance use a background with no glare Point your Smart Devices camera at the target from a short distance of 3 – 7 yards (additional accessories available on our website to increase the functional distance up to 20 yards). We recommend you use a tripod with your iPhone/iPad. As a Dry fire device, you can use any dry fire barrel laser inserts or cartridges designed for firearms or laser simulator, including training handguns or Rifles (www.iDryfire.com) Recommended exercises: - Drawing from the holster -> present the firearm -> dry fire -> re-holster - Drawing from the holster -> present the firearm -> reload -> dry fire -> re-holster. More information: - Recommended background: Matte surface on a lighted painted wall - Avoid shiny subjects in the background or direct light on the target or camera For any issues please contact us at HYPERLINK "mailto:info@iDryfire.com" info@iDryfire.com For available accessories please visit www.iDryfire.com This is the second version of the app. We've completely re-engineered this application from scratch and addressed the major fault reported in the comments - The “Switch background it is too bright” error message has been corrected! Version 3.0 introduces a brand new interface, improved accuracy of laser detection and a split time viewer.
Shot Timer
This utility app helps airsoft players improve their shooting accuracy and speed. It offers various drill types, including single shot, multi-shot, and par time exercises, with customizable start delays and countdown options.
- Single shot drills
- Multi shot drills
- Par time drills
- Split time drills
- Start delays
- Optional countdown
- Adjustable sensitivity
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- Single shot drills - Multi shot drills - Par time drills - Split time drills - Start delays - Optional countdown - Sensitivity levels and much more. Leave a review with any drills or features you would like to see added!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shot Timer at 15 against iDryfire's 3. Shot Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for iDryfire against 3.7 for Shot Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of iDryfire's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shot Timer's.
iDryfire ships an update monthly, Shot Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iDryfire | Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrey Safanyuk | Daniel Yaakob |
Customer experience
iDryfire
Shot Timer
In-app purchases
iDryfire
- Multiple CamerasFree
Shot Timer
- ShotTimer Premium$6.99
