Comparison

ShotAnalyzerX vs Target Scan ISSF

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

Head to head
About

ShotAnalyzerX

Analyze your shooting targets with precision. Upload target photos, mark shots, and get instant measurements for group size and point of impact. Track multiple sessions and share results to improve your performance.

Highlights
  • Mark shots and aim points
  • Measure group size in MOA/MIL/mm
  • Calibrate with reference distance
  • Track multiple shooting sessions
  • Share results via messaging apps
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ShotAnalyzerX is a target photo and shot group analysis app for iPhone and iPad, designed for precision rifle shooters, handloaders, PRS, Benchrest and F-Class competitors, and hunters. Take a target photo with your iPhone or import one from your photo library. Calibrate the image and mark the bullet holes to analyze your shooting results. NEW IN RECENT UPDATES: • Customizable Target Exports: Choose between clean photos without stats, single-group overlays, or full multi-group summary cards. • Smart Parameter Cards: Keep shared session context visible while minimizing screen footprint. • Polish Localization: Fully translated interface for our Polish shooting community. • Smooth iOS 27 Zooming: Refined touch gestures and scaling accuracy during calibration. • Mean Radius: Measure the average distance of shots from the group’s mean point of impact. • Modern Translucent UI: Maximum visible target area with intuitive touch overlay controls. • Tactile Haptics: Precise vibration feedback when placing bullet impacts and aiming points. CORE FEATURES: • Group Measurements: Mark the centers of bullet holes to calculate the diameter of the smallest circle enclosing them in MOA, MIL or mm, plus Mean Radius. Add a Point of Aim to measure the mean Point of Impact offset from it. • Multiple Groups per Target: Analyze and color-code multiple distinct shot groups on a single target — perfect for powder charge ladder tests and bullet seating depth experiments. • Composite Group Analysis (Premium): Overlay groups from multiple targets to evaluate dispersion using a larger sample of shots. A limited number of free trials is included. • Ammunition Notes: Save caliber, shooting distance and date. Use the project description to record bullet weight, powder charge, primer type and measured muzzle velocity. • Scale Calibration: Mark two points on the target and enter the distance between them in millimeters or inches. • Project Search and Sorting: Search by name, description or caliber. Sort projects by name, last modification or best group size. • High-Resolution Export: Generate professional target summary images and reports to share with your coach, shooting partners, or shooting logs. • iCloud Synchronization: Sync projects and target photos between devices using the same iCloud account when iCloud is available. FREE AND PREMIUM: • Free Version: Single-group analysis, calibration and core calculations. Includes 5 group-combining trials and 10 free additions of another group to a target. • Premium: Add unlimited groups to a target and combine groups from multiple targets without trial limits. Elevate your shooting precision — download ShotAnalyzerX today!

About

Target Scan ISSF

Features
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Target Scan ISSF turns your phone into a precision target scoring tool. Photograph your paper target, and the app detects bullet holes, maps them to scoring rings, and calculates your total — all in seconds. CAPTURE & SCORE • Take a photo or pick from gallery • AI-powered automatic hole detection • Drag markers to refine shot positions • Adjustable sensitivity for different target conditions ISSF DISCIPLINES • Built-in presets: 10 m Air Rifle, 10 m Air Pistol, 50 m Rifle, 25 m Pistol Precision • Create custom disciplines with your own ring layouts and scoring • Automatic target registration adapts to perspective and distortion SCORING OVERLAY • Green scoring rings mapped to your target photo • Drag-to-refine registration handles for perfect alignment • Toggle ring visibility on and off HISTORY & ANALYTICS (Pro) • Save every session with annotated thumbnails • Browse session history with date, discipline, and score • Trend charts and statistics across sessions • Filter by discipline and date range FREE VERSION • Capture and score unlimited sessions • Banner and interstitial ads PRO UPGRADE ($1.99 one-time) • Remove all ads permanently • Unlock History, Analytics, and Disciplines management • Support independent development Built for competitive and recreational shooters who want fast, accurate scoring without manual counting. Works with any single-bull ISSF-style paper target.

Screenshots

ShotAnalyzerX4 screens
Target Scan ISSF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShotAnalyzerX at none against Target Scan ISSF's shown. Target Scan ISSF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ShotAnalyzerX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Target Scan ISSF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, Target Scan ISSF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShotAnalyzerX versus Target Scan ISSF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotAnalyzerXTarget Scan ISSF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperViacheslav SyriaievJade

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotAnalyzerX

One-time1
  • ShotAnalyzerX Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Target Scan ISSF

One-time1
  • Go Pro!$1.99

Questions

Is ShotAnalyzerX free?
ShotAnalyzerX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Target Scan ISSF free?
Target Scan ISSF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotAnalyzerX or Target Scan ISSF have ads?
Target Scan ISSF shows ads; ShotAnalyzerX does not.
Which is updated more often, ShotAnalyzerX or Target Scan ISSF?
ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, and Target Scan ISSF every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShotAnalyzerX was updated on September 22, 2026 and Target Scan ISSF on September 19, 2026.

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