Comparison

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession vs VShotTimer

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

Head to head
About

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

This app acts as a training companion for competitive shooters, automatically detecting and recording shot times. It allows users to track sessions, manage firearms, analyze performance, and share results, all while prioritizing offline functionality for use at the range.

Highlights
  • Smart shot detection
  • Live fire and dry fire modes
  • Session tracking with photos and notes
  • Firearm management
  • Performance analytics and charts
  • Results sharing
  • Offline first functionality
Features
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Shot Session is the shot timer for competitive shooters. Whether you train IPSC, USPSA or dry fire at home, Shot Session times every shot through your iPhone microphone and keeps every session. SMART SHOT DETECTION Tap Start, wait for the random beep and shoot. Your iPhone hears every shot and records your first shot and your splits automatically. Adjust the detection threshold to your gun and your range, with a live test that shows what the microphone hears. TRAINING MODES • Dry Fire: maximum sensitivity for trigger clicks at home • Live Fire: real shots at the range, with adjustable sensitivity • First Shot: your draw to first shot time • Multi Shot: every shot of the string, with your splits • Par Time: shoot within a time window you set APPLE WATCH Start the timer on your wrist and see your time without touching the iPhone. SESSION HISTORY Every run is saved with its splits. Add the firearm, the location and photos of your targets, and compare the runs of each session. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Charts for every session show your best and average times and how they drop over time. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Turn your best shot into a card and share it on Instagram Stories, WhatsApp or any app. POINTS AND INVITES Earn 1 point for every shot you train and 1,000 points for each friend who subscribes with your link. Use your points for a discount on your next renewal. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No account needed to start. Everything is saved on your iPhone first, even at a range with no signal, and syncs when you sign in. BUILT FOR THE RANGE • Large numbers and high contrast for outdoor light • Simple one hand operation • Ready to train in seconds Train smarter, track every split and watch your times drop. Terms of Use: https://flipventures.tech/shot-session/terms

About

VShotTimer

This tool helps analyze and improve shooting performance by recording stage results and videos. It offers features like automatic beep and shot detection, overlaying shot times, and dry fire training customization. All video processing is done locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Record stage results
  • Record shooting videos with beep
  • Automatic beep and shot detection
  • Overlay shot times and target results
  • Dry fire training customization
  • Local video processing
Features
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VShotTimer(Virtual Shot Timer) is a practical shooting tool that helps you analyze and improve your shooting performance. Key Features • Stage Results Record stage results for every match or training session (Free) • Record Video Record shooting videos with an optional countdown beep that mimics a competition timer. All videos are processed locally on your device (Free) • Import Video • Select a video from your photo library for analysis. High-precision automatic detection of beeps and shots (Free) • Fine-tune detection results by adjusting sound sensitivity, or by adding or removing shots (Free) • Overlay each shot's time and best split on the video (Free) • Import and overlay stage target results on the video (Subscribe) • Overlay the shooter's nickname on the video (Subscribe) • Dry Fire Training • Customize training duration, intervals, and number of sets (Free) • Multiple beep alerts to signal the start and end of different training phases (Free) Perfect for • Practical shooting sports (IPSC / USPSA / IDPA / PCSL / HDP / 3-Gun) • All kinds of shooting training Subscription • Customize video overlay information (nickname, stage results) All video processing is done locally on your device. We never upload your videos anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://dpydp.studio/vshottimer/privacy-ios.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://dpydp.studio/vshottimer/eula.html

Screenshots

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession4 screens
VShotTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession and VShotTimer both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's written reviews are positive against 0% of VShotTimer's. IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VShotTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession against 3.0 for VShotTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's written reviews are positive against 0% of VShotTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, VShotTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession versus VShotTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPSC Shot Timer by ShotSessionVShotTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFelipe Muniz鹏 于

Customer experience

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

VShotTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Shot Session Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Quarterly2 variants$19.993 Months
  • Annual Pro$24.991 Year
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shot Session Pro$19.99
2 purchases

VShotTimer

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • All Access - Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession free?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VShotTimer free?
VShotTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or VShotTimer?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession and VShotTimer are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or VShotTimer have ads?
Neither IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession nor VShotTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or VShotTimer?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, and VShotTimer every 9 days. Most recently, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession was updated on October 24, 2026 and VShotTimer on October 17, 2026.

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