Comparison

DrillShot vs IPSC Shot Timer

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

Head to head
About

DrillShot

This app helps competitive shooters train effectively by simulating drills with configurable parameters and tracking performance. It allows users to set up custom loadouts and practice with various drill styles, including timed intervals and randomized shot counts. Users can analyze their progress, compete head-to-head, and even use AI to scan and create drills from real targets.

Highlights
  • Customizable drill parameters
  • Loadout and gear management
  • Timed drill execution with audio cues
  • AI target scanning for custom drills
  • Head-to-head game mode
  • Shot-by-shot performance tracking
  • Progress and personal best analysis
Features
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DrillShot is built for shooters who compete — and want to train like it. Whether you're chasing a classification, prepping for your next match, or just out to beat last week's run, DrillShot turns range time into focused, competitive reps you'll actually want to repeat. TRAIN WITH WHAT YOU CARRY New in this release. Keep your guns and their magazines in DrillShot, then build a loadout for the drill you're about to run: this gun, these mags, this many rounds in each. Your drill's round count and reload points come from that — "3 x 10" means thirty rounds with a reload at ten and at twenty, so you reload where the gun actually runs dry instead of at an arbitrary number you picked. Set your own reload par time. (Qualification takes its shot count from your loadout but places no reload cues, because it fires a random number of shots each interval.) Drills too big for what you're carrying tell you why, instead of failing halfway through a string. RUN TIMED DRILLS Configurable rounds, interval times, prep countdowns, rest periods and reload windows, with audio beeps on every phase so your eyes stay downrange. Three drill styles: - Standard timed intervals - Bill Drill - every shot on one open-ended par - Qualification - randomized shot counts with per-interval par times Color calls and surprise no-shoot rounds keep you honest under pressure. START FREE, GUIDED The Training Path walks a new shooter up one concept at a time - first shots, then the clock, then scoring, then doubles, then curveballs, then a magazine change - and every rung is free. TRAIN ON REAL TARGETS Seven built-in targets, each with its own scoring zones and drill calls: Qualification Silhouette, Universal Training and Balloons are free; 9-Circle, Dual-Zone Silhouette, Cardboard Silhouette (A/C/D) and an IDPA-style points-down silhouette are Pro. Shooting something else? Photograph it and AI target scanning builds a matching drill for you. (Scanning is scoped strictly to target training - no tactical or firearm-handling advice - and asks for a retake when a photo is unclear.) GO HEAD-TO-HEAD Game mode runs multiple shooters in a rotation and keeps everyone in the fight. Play 301 - a darts-style countdown where every ring has a value and the first to hit exactly zero wins - solo or head-to-head. TRACK PROGRESS, BEAT YOUR PRs Score every run shot by shot, see what the drill called against what you actually hit, attach target photos, and watch your consistency and personal bests climb. WHAT'S FREE Three targets, one shooter profile, the whole Training Path, and your five most recent sessions in your history. Personal records and competition scoring are free too. WHAT PRO ADDS Unlimited history, the four Pro targets, AI target scanning and photo scoring, Gear & Loadouts, Game Mode, extra shooter profiles, saved custom targets and presets, and export. DrillShot is a training and sport-shooting tool for safe, legal practice. Always follow all firearm safety rules and local laws. Your training data stays on your device unless you choose to export it. When you scan a target, that photo is sent to our AI service to read it.

About

IPSC Shot Timer

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise shot timer for practical pistol training. It accurately records split times and offers customizable par-time drills, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. Designed for competitive shooters, it focuses on delivering essential data without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Microphone-based shot detection
  • Split times for every shot
  • Customizable par-time buzzer
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Screen stays awake during runs
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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IPSC Shot Timer turns your iPhone into a precision shot timer for practical pistol training. Whether you're drilling for IPSC, USPSA, or 3-Gun, get accurate split times and par-time training without buying dedicated hardware. KEY FEATURES • Microphone-based shot detection — counts every shot using your phone's mic • Split times for every shot in a string • Customizable par-time buzzer with configurable random delay • Adjustable sensitivity for indoor and outdoor ranges • Loud, distinctive start beep • Screen stays awake during stage runs • No ads, no tracking, no account required DESIGNED FOR PRACTICAL SHOOTERS Built by a competitive practical shooter for serious training. Whether you're warming up before a match, drilling transitions in your garage, or working par times during dryfire, IPSC Shot Timer gets out of your way and reports the data that matters. PRIVACY FIRST Your microphone audio is processed in real time on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or transmitted. The app collects no data and contains no ads or analytics.

Screenshots

DrillShot4 screens
IPSC Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPSC Shot Timer at none against DrillShot's 4. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. DrillShot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IPSC Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DrillShot against 4.9 for IPSC Shot Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrillShot ships an update every 6 weeks, IPSC Shot Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrillShot versus IPSC Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrillShotIPSC Shot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB25 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperCirsium Labs LLCEX Corporation Oy

Customer experience

DrillShot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IPSC Shot Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DrillShot

Subscriptions4
  • DrillShot Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • DrillShot Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • DrillShot Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • DrillShot Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
None

IPSC Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrillShot free?
DrillShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPSC Shot Timer free?
IPSC Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrillShot or IPSC Shot Timer?
DrillShot is rated higher. DrillShot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPSC Shot Timer averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do DrillShot or IPSC Shot Timer have ads?
Neither DrillShot nor IPSC Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrillShot or IPSC Shot Timer?
DrillShot ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPSC Shot Timer every 6 days. Most recently, DrillShot was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPSC Shot Timer on November 9, 2026.

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