Comparison

ShotForge vs RangeZero

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

Head to head
About

ShotForge

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ShotForge is a training system for shooters who want structure, feedback, and progression. Use ShotForge to run dry fire sessions, log live fire range work, track your firearms and ammo, and measure improvement over time. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RangeZero

This app helps shooters organize firearm data, calculate sight adjustments, and log range sessions. It offers various zeroing methods, target photo marking, and printable targets. Users can save detailed session notes, export reports, and find nearby ranges.

Highlights
  • Firearm profiles
  • Multiple zeroing methods
  • Sight adjustment calculator
  • Photo zeroing
  • Printable zero targets
  • Range session logging
  • PDF reports
  • Nearby range finder
Features
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RangeZero is a modern firearm zeroing and range log app built to help shooters organize firearm profiles, calculate sight corrections, save range sessions, and keep better records over time. Whether you are confirming a zero, adjusting sights from a measured group, marking impacts on a target photo, or saving session notes for later, RangeZero gives you a cleaner way to track what happened at the range. Key Features: • Firearm Profiles Save rifles, handguns, shotguns, calibers, sight systems, click values, preferred zero distances, ammo notes, and ballistic setup details. • Choose a Zero Method Use Manual Guided Zero, Adjust My Sights, Photo Zero, AR 10-yard target workflow, or USMC 25m / 300m target workflow. • Sight Adjustment Calculator Enter target distance, group offset, and click value to calculate elevation and windage corrections. • Photo Zero Mark scale points, point of aim, and shot impacts on a target photo. RangeZero calculates group size, offset, and suggested sight correction. • Printable Zero Targets Generate printable AR 10-yard and USMC 25m zero targets with clear instructions and scale checks. • Range Sessions Save zero attempts, group size, ammo used, location, notes, target photos, and confirmed zero status. • PDF Reports Export range reports with firearm details, session notes, adjustment data, and attached target photos. • Find Nearby Ranges Search nearby shooting ranges, clubs, training centers, and directions using Apple Maps. • iCloud Backup Back up firearm profiles, sessions, app preferences, and settings to your private iCloud account. RangeZero is designed for lawful range, sporting, and training use. Calculations are estimates and should always be confirmed at the range. Always follow firearm safety rules, local laws, and range procedures. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/swiftapps13/privacy-policy?authuser=0

Screenshots

ShotForge4 screens
RangeZero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RangeZero at none against ShotForge's shown. RangeZero also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). ShotForge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShotForge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and RangeZero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotForge ships an update every 2 weeks, RangeZero daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShotForge versus RangeZero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotForgeRangeZero
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJORGE VALENZUELA AGUILERABRIAN JAMES GAIDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotForge

Subscriptions1
  • ShotForgePro$9.991 Month
3 purchases

RangeZero

Subscriptions2
  • RangeZero Pro$2.991 Month
  • RangeZero Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • RangeZero Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is ShotForge free?
ShotForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RangeZero free?
RangeZero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotForge or RangeZero have ads?
ShotForge shows ads; RangeZero does not.
Which is updated more often, ShotForge or RangeZero?
ShotForge ships an update every 2 weeks, and RangeZero daily. Most recently, ShotForge was updated on October 28, 2026 and RangeZero on October 25, 2026.

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