Range Training vs IPSC Shot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Range Training
This app is a streamlined shooting log and performance tracker for serious shooters. It helps you score runs quickly, understand your performance instantly with automatic Hit Factor calculation, and capture detailed shot timer data. Visualize your progress to identify areas for improvement.
- Score runs in seconds
- Automatic Hit Factor calculation
- Sync shot timer with single tap
- Visualize progress and trends
- Log performance for competitive drills
- Efficient workflow for planning and review
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Your time at the range is valuable and ammo is EXPENSIVE. You're there to hone a skill—to shoot, score, and improve. Every shot needs to count. The last thing you need is technology that gets in the way. Range Training is the streamlined shooting log and performance tracker designed for serious shooters. Stop fumbling with clunky apps and get a range log that fits directly into your workflow. Score Runs in Seconds: Spend less time on your phone and more time on the trigger. Our streamlined interface makes logging runs for your whole squad fast. Know Your Performance Instantly: No more mental math. Get your Hit Factor calculated automatically so you always know where you stand. Perfect for USPSA, IDPA, tactical training standards, and other competitive shooting drills. Capture the Full Story: Sync your shot timer with a single tap. Instantly capture the entire shot string—every split, first shot, and total time—data you'd never log manually. It's the complete picture of your performance on every single run. Find Your Breakthroughs: Don't just collect data—use it. Visualize your progress to spot trends in your Hit Factor, identify your fastest first shots, and track your raw time to see exactly where you need to improve. Competitive shooters go to the range on a mission. It's more like a planned workout than a random plinking session. We built an efficient workflow—plan, shoot, get seamless scores, and review—that keeps you focused on the trigger, not the app. Whether you're a competitive shooting athlete pushing for your next USPSA classification, a tactical professional logging performance, or a Steel Challenge shooter chasing tenths, Range Training delivers the critical data you need to improve.
IPSC Shot Timer
This application transforms your iPhone into a precise shot timer for practical pistol training. It accurately measures split times and offers customizable par-time training without requiring dedicated hardware. Designed for competitive shooters, it focuses on delivering essential data for practice.
- Microphone-based shot detection
- Split times for every shot
- Customizable par-time buzzer
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Screen stays awake during runs
- No ads or tracking
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IPSC Shot Timer turns your iPhone into a precision shot timer for practical pistol training. Whether you're drilling for IPSC, USPSA, or 3-Gun, get accurate split times and par-time training without buying dedicated hardware. KEY FEATURES • Microphone-based shot detection — counts every shot using your phone's mic • Split times for every shot in a string • Customizable par-time buzzer with configurable random delay • Adjustable sensitivity for indoor and outdoor ranges • Loud, distinctive start beep • Screen stays awake during stage runs • No ads, no tracking, no account required DESIGNED FOR PRACTICAL SHOOTERS Built by a competitive practical shooter for serious training. Whether you're warming up before a match, drilling transitions in your garage, or working par times during dryfire, IPSC Shot Timer gets out of your way and reports the data that matters. PRIVACY FIRST Your microphone audio is processed in real time on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or transmitted. The app collects no data and contains no ads or analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPSC Shot Timer at none against Range Training's 1. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Range Training sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. IPSC Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Range Training against 5.0 for IPSC Shot Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Range Training ships an update every 2 months, IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Range Training | IPSC Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chris Whitling | EX Corporation Oy |
Customer experience
Range Training
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In-app purchases
Range Training
- Range Training Unlimited$12.991 Year
IPSC Shot Timer
No in-app purchases
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