Comparison

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession vs ShotSentry

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

Screenshots

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession4 screens
ShotSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShotSentry at 100% against IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's 33%. ShotSentry also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ShotSentry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShotSentry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShotSentry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, ShotSentry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession versus ShotSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPSC Shot Timer by ShotSessionShotSentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFelipe MunizTechNICKal LLC

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%

ShotSentry

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Shot Session Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Months trial$19.993 Months
  • Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • 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
1 purchases

ShotSentry

One-time1
  • ShotSentry Pro$9.99

Questions

Is IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession free?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShotSentry free?
ShotSentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or ShotSentry?
ShotSentry is rated higher. IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShotSentry averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or ShotSentry have ads?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession shows ads; ShotSentry does not.
Which is updated more often, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or ShotSentry?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, and ShotSentry every 3 days. Most recently, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShotSentry on November 10, 2026.

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