Notch vs ShotScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notch
This app uses on-device machine learning to analyze shooting targets from photos, providing precise scoring and detailed performance analytics. It offers real-time tracking via Live Activities and Apple Watch, along with personalized coaching insights and progress tracking for competitive sport shooters.
- AI-powered target analysis
- Real-time session tracking
- Apple Watch companion app
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Detailed performance analytics
- Intelligent coaching system
- Exportable PDF reports
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Track your shooting sessions in real-time with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Monitor your scores directly from your wrist with our dedicated Apple Watch app. Stay motivated with beautiful Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing your practice streak. Notch is the complete rifle and target tracker designed for serious competitive sport shooters who demand professional-grade analytics. REAL-TIME SESSION TRACKING Live Activities & Dynamic Island Never miss a moment of your progress. Watch your shot count, current score, and session duration update in real-time as you shoot. The Dynamic Island keeps your essential stats visible while you focus on the target. Lock Screen Live Activities let you check your progress with just a glance—no need to unlock your phone between strings. Apple Watch Companion Your shooting coach on your wrist. Track active sessions and check recent scores without reaching for your phone. Perfect for shooters who keep their iPhone in their range bag. Home & Lock Screen Widgets Beautiful, informative widgets keep your shooting journey front and center. Display your current practice streak, days since last session, and recent scores. Multiple widget sizes let you customize your Home Screen. ADVANCED TARGET ANALYSIS Notch leverages cutting-edge on-device machine learning to analyze your competition targets with professional-grade precision. Instant Shot Detection & Scoring Simply photograph your target and let Notch do the rest. Our ML models automatically detect every shot, calculate precise scores to 0.1-point accuracy, and measure group sizes from 5mm to 90mm. Scores NSRA (including 25-yard benchrest), ISSF rifle and pistol, NRA 50 ft and 50 yd smallbore, DSB, ICFRA F-Class and 10m crossbow targets. Comprehensive Performance Analytics • Grouping analysis reveals your shot distribution patterns • Consistency metrics track your reliability across sessions • Ring distribution visualization shows exactly where your shots land • Aim point analysis identifies systematic bias • Long-term trend tracking shows your progression over time Intelligent Coaching System Notch doesn't just measure—it teaches: • Detects common shooting technique issues automatically • Provides actionable fixes for identified problems • Stage-by-stage performance breakdown for competition analysis • Personalized training recommendations based on your patterns ACHIEVEMENTS & PROGRESS Personal Bests & Milestones Every new personal best deserves recognition. Notch tracks your records and celebrates when you break them with satisfying animations. 30+ Unlockable Badges Stay motivated with achievements for consistency, improvement, and shooting excellence. Detailed Session History Review target images, shot-by-shot breakdowns, and performance metrics. Export professional PDF reports to share with your coach or club. BUILT FOR COMPETITION • N.S.R.A. prone rifle competition support • ISSF-standard target profiles • 10m air rifle disciplines • Competition-grade scoring accuracy Perfect for individual practice, club training, and competition preparation. 100% PRIVATE All analysis happens on your device. No internet required. No images uploaded. Your shooting data stays yours. --- Download Notch and take your competitive shooting to the next level.
ShotScore
This app uses AI to instantly score paper shooting targets by detecting bullet holes and scoring zones. It offers manual adjustments for accuracy and logs training sessions to track performance over time. Share your scored targets with others.
- AI bullet hole detection
- Shape-based target scoring
- Manual zone adjustment
- Training log and event tracking
- On-device AI processing
- Share scored targets
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ShotScore turns your phone into an instant target scorer. Snap a photo of your paper target, and AI detects bullet holes and scoring zones—marking hits (green) and misses (red) in seconds. SHAPE-BASED TARGETS ShotScore is optimized for common paper targets with circular or rectangular scoring zones. The on-device model reliably detects standard bullseye and zone layouts. MANUAL ZONE ADJUSTMENT Detection not perfect? Add circle or rectangle zones manually, move or resize zones, and correct hits or misses. You stay in control of the final score. TRAINING LOG & EVENTS Track rounds by firearm and ammo. Log competition days or range sessions. See accuracy over time and compare pistol vs rifle performance. • On-device AI — no internet required for scoring • Guided camera for consistent framing • Event and stage organization for competitions • Share scored targets (image, overlay, or both) • Light theme default for outdoor use Built for shooters who want fast, accurate scoring without manual counting. End User License Agreement https://shotscoreapp.com/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShotScore at every 2 days against Notch's every 2 months. ShotScore also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Notch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ShotScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notch ships an update every 2 months, ShotScore every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notch | ShotScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drobinin Limited | Base 2 Applications, LLC |
Customer experience
Notch
ShotScore
In-app purchases
Notch
- Notch Pro: Unlimited Scoring3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Notch Pro: Unlimited Scoring$29.991 Year
ShotScore
- ShotScore Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
- ShotScore Pro – Annual$24.991 Year
- ShotScore Pro – Lifetime$29.99







