Comparison

Notch vs TargetIQ

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

TargetIQ

Features
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TargetIQ is a subscription-based practice log for clay target shooters — Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, FITASC, Super Sporting, and Helice. A TargetIQ Premium subscription is required to use the app; there is no free version. Your subscription includes: • Unlimited round logging across every discipline • Per-station hit breakdowns for Trap, Trap Doubles, Skeet, and Skeet Doubles • Per-target-type breakdowns for Sporting Clays, FITASC, Super Sporting, and 5-Stand • Handicap-yardage tracking for Trap • Score trends and history across custom date ranges • A Coach view for tracking athletes' progress • Squad scoring for group rounds Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly through your Apple ID and include a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged at confirmation; subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed anytime in your device's Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internal/terms/site/itunes/dev/stdeula/ A separate Team plan for clubs and coaching programs covering up to 50 members is available at shootbreakpoint.com and is billed independently of the App Store subscription.

Screenshots

Notch4 screens
TargetIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TargetIQ at 15.0 against Notch's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Notch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TargetIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Notch versus TargetIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotchTargetIQ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDrobinin LimitedJosef Babilon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notch

Subscriptions2
  • Notch Pro: Unlimited Scoring3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Notch Pro: Unlimited Scoring$29.991 Year
2 purchases

TargetIQ

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Notch free?
Notch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TargetIQ free?
TargetIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notch or TargetIQ have ads?
Neither Notch nor TargetIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notch or TargetIQ?
Notch ships an update every 2 months, and TargetIQ every 2 months. Most recently, Notch was updated on October 28, 2026 and TargetIQ on October 28, 2026.

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