Precision academy vs Downrange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Precision academy
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PRECISION ACADEMY - LONG-RANGE SHOOTING SIMULATOR Train like a real long-range marksman. Precision Academy is the most realistic tactical shooting simulator on iPhone, built around a certified ballistic engine that calculates every shot using real-world physics. Whether you're a sport shooter looking to sharpen your skills off the range, a ballistics enthusiast who wants to understand what happens between the muzzle and the target, or a gamer seeking the most authentic sniper experience on mobile — this is your training ground. REALISTIC BALLISTICS — EVERY SHOT IS AN EQUATION Forget arcade shooters. Every bullet follows a real trajectory computed in real time: gravity drop, wind drift, Coriolis effect, atmospheric pressure, temperature, altitude and humidity. The engine uses the same equations as professional ballistic calculators. Adjust your turrets in MRAD or MOA, read the wind, control your breathing, and send it. 8 LEGENDARY PRECISION RIFLES Progress through an authentic arsenal spanning every major long-range caliber: - CZ 457 MDT (.22 LR) — Learn the fundamentals - Ruger Precision Rifle (.223 Rem / 5.56 NATO) - Remington 700 SPS Tactical (.308 Win / 7.62 NATO) - Tikka T3x TAC A1 (6.5 Creedmoor) - Accuracy International AT (.300 Win Mag) - Sako TRG 42 (.338 Lapua Magnum) - Barrett M82A1 (.50 BMG) — The legend Each weapon features real ballistic data: G1/G7 ballistic coefficients, muzzle velocity, bullet weight, barrel twist rate and matching ammunition. FFP SCOPE SIMULATION Experience a faithfully reproduced First Focal Plane Vortex Viper PST Gen II reticle with functional MRAD/MOA turret systems. Adjust elevation and windage click by click, just like on a real rifle scope. TACTICAL CAMPAIGN — 6 CHAPTERS, 30+ MISSIONS Follow a structured progression path from rookie to elite: - Chapter 1: Fundamentals — sight alignment, trigger control - Chapter 2: Turret mastery — elevation and windage adjustments - Chapter 3: Wind reading — crosswind, headwind, variable conditions - Chapter 4: Advanced ballistics — moving targets, extreme distances - Chapter 5: Environmental factors — altitude, temperature, pressure - Chapter 6: Elite operations — combined skills under pressure Every mission teaches a real concept used by long-range shooters worldwide. Briefings explain the theory, then you apply it behind the scope. DAILY CHALLENGES A new tactical challenge every day. Build streaks, earn bonus XP, and push your limits. Stay sharp day after day. DOPE LOG Record every engagement in your personal Data On Previous Engagements logbook: corrections applied, weather conditions, distance, impact results. Build your own ballistic database over time — just like real precision shooters do. DETAILED DEBRIEF After every shot: impact map, accuracy score, correction analysis, objective tracking and XP rewards. Understand exactly what happened and what to improve. HAPTIC FEEDBACK & TACTICAL AUDIO Feel the recoil through haptic feedback. Hear the turret clicks, the trigger break, the supersonic crack. An immersive experience designed for precision. 100% FREE — NO ADS — NO DATA COLLECTION Precision Academy is completely free. No ads, no in-app purchases, no account required. All weapons unlock through progression. Your data stays on your device — always. Powered by the EliteRange ballistic calculation engine.
Downrange
Experience a precision shooting range simulator designed for immersive landscape play. Master aiming with touch or gyroscope controls, unlock various weapons, and challenge yourself across three distinct ranges and game modes. Progress through skill-based challenges with no pay-to-win mechanics.
- Gyroscope and touch aiming controls
- Four distinct weapon types
- Three unique shooting ranges
- Free Shoot, Timed Challenge, and Precision Course modes
- Progressive skill-based ranking
- No personal data collection or ads
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Step up to the line. Downrange: Sharpshooter is a precision shooting range simulator built for landscape play on iPhone and iPad — steady your aim, read the wind, and chase the bullseye across three distinct ranges. TWO WAYS TO AIM Drag across the screen for classic touch aiming, or tilt your device with real gyroscope controls for a hands-on, physical feel. Switch between them anytime, mid-session. FOUR WEAPONS, EACH WITH ITS OWN FEEL Pistol, rifle, shotgun, and sniper rifle — each with a distinct reticle, handling, and aim-down-sights view. Unlock and progress through your weapon locker as you play. THREE RANGES TO MASTER Take your shot outdoors under open sky with real wind drift, indoors on a tight, controlled course, or out in the desert among barrels, fences, and long sightlines. THREE WAYS TO PLAY - Free Shoot: no timer, no pressure — settle into relaxed target practice at your own pace. - Timed Challenge: the clock starts the moment you step up. Score as many points as you can in 60 seconds. - Precision Course: five stages, each tougher than the last. Hit the goal to advance and see how far your accuracy can carry you. TARGETS THAT FIGHT BACK Steel plates, paper bullseyes, clay pigeons, bottles, and gongs — every target type scores differently, and wind speed genuinely affects your shot. PROGRESS THAT MEANS SOMETHING Earn rank and points through skill alone. Track your accuracy, shots fired, and best combo in your stats. No pay-to-win, no shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Downrange collects no personal data, requires no account, and shows no ads. Everything you do stays on your device — this is a game built to be played, not tracked. Whether you've got sixty seconds or an hour, Downrange is built for landscape play, real precision, and the satisfaction of a clean shot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Precision academy at 18.4 against Downrange's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Precision academy | Downrange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PHILIPPE COHEN | Roy Raedisch |
In-app purchases
Precision academy
No in-app purchases
Downrange
No in-app purchases









