Comparison

DryfireX vs IPSC Shot Timer

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

Head to head
About

DryfireX

This app uses your device's microphone to precisely time your firearm draw and trigger click for realistic at-home training. It offers instant statistics, detailed history tracking, and customizable sound calibration for accurate reaction timing.

Highlights
  • Audio-based shot timing
  • Draw and trigger click detection
  • Accurate reaction time measurement
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Sound and sensitivity calibration
  • Real-time visual and audio feedback
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DryFire: Precision Timing for Dry Practice DryFire is your personal dry-fire shot timer, built for speed, realism, and total control. Whether you’re a competitive shooter or focused on safe at-home training, DryFire uses your device’s microphone to time your draw and trigger click with precision — no hardware needed. How It Works • Audio-Based Detection: The timer starts after the beep ends — just like real competition shot timers. • Two-Sound System: Capture your draw and trigger click sounds to measure total reaction time. • Accurate Reaction Timing: Your performance is measured to the hundredth of a second. • Calibration Tools: Tune draw and trigger sensitivity for different guns and environments. • Real-Time Feedback: Visual timers, animations, and audio feedback keep you in the zone. Track Your Progress • Instant Stats: See your best and average times after every run. • Detailed History: Review each run with time and date. • Standard Deviation: Track consistency and improve your draw discipline. Fully Customizable • Sound Calibration: Train the app to recognize your gear and dry-fire click. • Sensitivity Sliders: Adapt detection to your unique environment. • Introduction Slides: Learn the system in minutes with an onboarding walkthrough. Safe. Smart. Effective. • Practice without ammo. Anywhere, anytime. • Requires a quiet space and two distinct dryfire sounds (draw + trigger click). • Designed for maximum safety — always confirm your firearm is unloaded. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure training. Download DryFire and start sharpening your edge.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Microphone-based shot detection
  • Split times for every shot
  • Customizable par-time buzzer
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Screen stays awake during runs
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DryfireX3 screens
IPSC Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPSC Shot Timer at 100% against DryfireX's 14%. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPSC Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of DryfireX's written reviews are positive against 100% of IPSC Shot Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DryfireX ships an update every 3 months, IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DryfireX versus IPSC Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDryfireXIPSC Shot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPetter StavelandEX Corporation Oy

Customer experience

DryfireX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral42.9%
Negative42.9%

IPSC Shot Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DryfireX

No in-app purchases

None

IPSC Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DryfireX free?
DryfireX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPSC Shot Timer free?
IPSC Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DryfireX or IPSC Shot Timer?
IPSC Shot Timer is rated higher. DryfireX averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IPSC Shot Timer averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do DryfireX or IPSC Shot Timer have ads?
Neither DryfireX nor IPSC Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DryfireX or IPSC Shot Timer?
DryfireX ships an update every 3 months, and IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. Most recently, DryfireX was updated on September 30, 2026 and IPSC Shot Timer on October 10, 2026.

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