Comparison

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession vs RingTrace

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

RingTrace

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Document your hits, equipment, and training progress in one place. RingTrace is a digital training log for sport shooting. Record your training sessions, enter scores and hit positions, and keep track of your development over time. Features: • Record training sessions with distance, target type, firearm, caliber, and optic • Enter and correct scores and hit positions manually • Manage firearms and optics • Training history with filters and sorting • Statistics for tracking personal progress • Compare two training sessions directly • Share results as PDF • Create and restore local backups • German and English • Light and dark appearance All training data and target photos are stored locally on your iPhone. RingTrace is intended solely for documenting lawful sport shooting training. The app does not sell firearms or ammunition and does not facilitate such purchases.

Screenshots

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession4 screens
RingTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RingTrace at none against IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's 12. IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RingTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, RingTrace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession versus RingTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPSC Shot Timer by ShotSessionRingTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFelipe MunizMarkus Rittmann

In-app purchases

12 purchases

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Shot Session Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Months trial$19.993 Months
  • Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Annual Pro$24.991 Year
  • Quarterly14 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shot Session Pro$19.99
None

RingTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession free?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RingTrace free?
RingTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or RingTrace have ads?
Both IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession and RingTrace show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or RingTrace?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, and RingTrace every 6 weeks. Most recently, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession was updated on October 30, 2026 and RingTrace on October 26, 2026.

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