DryfireX vs ShotSentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ShotSentry
This app transforms your iPhone into a shot timer for practical shooting sports. It measures first-shot, split, and total string times for both live and dry fire practice, helping you build consistency and track progress without extra hardware.
- First-shot, split, and total string times
- Live Fire and Dry Fire modes
- Par-time training
- Customizable start delays
- Shot review and corrections
- Data export (CSV, PDF)
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POWERED BY SHOTSENTRY ENGINE V1.2 Turn your iPhone into a powerful shot timer and training companion. Measure first-shot times, splits, and total string times, and track your progress — no additional hardware required. ShotSentry automatically calibrates to your surroundings and helps filter out shots from nearby shooters. Its custom detection engine has been refined across more than 700 simulated range environments to improve performance from quiet bays to busy ranges. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Preparing for USPSA, IDPA, or other practical shooting competitions? Build consistency between matches with timed drills, par-time practice, and performance tracking. Use ShotSentry to refine your routine and measure progress at your own pace. LIVE FIRE & DRY FIRE Use Live Fire mode to detect live fire at the range, or switch to Dry Fire to capture trigger clicks during practice at home. Both modes support the same drills, start signals, par times, and timing tools. Dry Fire is optimized for snap-cap and striker clicks in quiet settings. Adjust sensitivity as needed, and use Check Detection to test your setup before starting. TRAIN YOUR WAY • Fixed or random start delays • Built-in drills for quick practice • First-shot, split, and total string times • Live Fire and Dry Fire modes • Par-time training • Easy shot review and corrections • Full-screen, distraction-free range view • Light and Dark Mode • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support START FREE Enjoy 5 timed runs every day with all core timing features included. Upgrade only when you're ready for more. SHOTSENTRY PRO - No subscription. One purchase unlocks all Pro features. • Unlimited Runs: Train without daily limits. • Personal Bests: See when you beat your fastest first shot, split, or string time. • Adaptive Par: Automatically tighten your par time as you improve. • Listen-Only Mode: Start timing when an external hardware shot timer beeps. Capture the same string on your iPhone without a second start signal — useful for training and matches. • String Replay: Listen to a saved string and move, add, or delete shot markers by ear. Audio stays on your iPhone and is saved only with your permission. • Gear Tags: Label runs by firearm, holster, or load; filter your history and include tags in exports. • Custom Drills: Create and save drills for your training goals. • Performance History: Review sessions and trends by drill, with separate Live Fire and Dry Fire history. • Advanced Par Training: Run up to 20 automatic repetitions. • Automatic Stop: End a run automatically after the final shot. • Data Export: Save your results as CSV or PDF files. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Microphone audio is analyzed directly on your iPhone and never uploaded. Pro can optionally save string audio locally for replay, and you control whether that feature is enabled. No accounts, advertising, or tracking. HELP SHAPE SHOTSENTRY Have a feature idea, a drill suggestion, or a bug to report? Tap Send Feedback in the About screen. IMPORTANT ShotSentry is a practice and training tool, not an approved match timer. Detection can be affected by wind, echoes, nearby shooters, phone placement, cases, and other conditions. Always follow firearm safety rules and your range's regulations. Privacy Policy: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/privacy Support: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShotSentry at 100% against DryfireX's 14%. ShotSentry also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). DryfireX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ShotSentry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DryfireX asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShotSentry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of DryfireX's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShotSentry's.
DryfireX ships an update every 3 months, ShotSentry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DryfireX | ShotSentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petter Staveland | TechNICKal LLC |
Customer experience
DryfireX
ShotSentry
In-app purchases
DryfireX
No in-app purchases
ShotSentry
- ShotSentry Pro$9.99
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