Comparison

KR Shot Timer vs Real Dots

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

Head to head
About

KR Shot Timer

Features
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KR Shot Timer turns your iPhone into a precision shot timer for live-fire and dry-fire practice — no extra hardware. Press start, draw on the beep, and KR Shot Timer captures your time to first shot and every split in between. In dry fire it listens for the hammer click or striker snap, so you can run reps in a quiet room with no live round. FEATURES • Live-fire timing via the microphone with per-shot splits • Dry-fire timing via hammer-click detection — no live round needed • Adjustable mic sensitivity so it catches your specific firearm • Par-time beeps and customizable start delay • 20+ benchmark drills graded Novice to Expert — Bill Drill, El Presidente, FAST, Mozambique, and more • Build and save your own drills and firearm profiles • Video review with your split times burned into the recording • Full session log and history to track progress over time • On-device coaching insights — draw speed, split consistency, benchmark progress • AI drill generator powered by Apple Intelligence — on-device and private • Clean, fast Liquid Glass interface KR SHOT TIMER PRO Unlock the full experience with KR Shot Timer Pro. Try it free for 7 days, then $4.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Always follow safe firearm handling rules. KR Shot Timer is a training aid and does not replace professional instruction. Privacy Policy: https://kineticreaction.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kineticreaction.com/terms.html

About

Real Dots

Visualize popular red dot sights on your camera feed, scaled to their actual dimensions. Compare different models, check window and housing sizes, and preview finishes before making a purchase. Unlock advanced features for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live camera overlay of red dot sights
  • Scaled to published housing and window sizes
  • Catalog of open and enclosed sights
  • Preview Black and FDE finishes
  • Compare two sights side-by-side (Pro)
  • Ad-free use (Pro)
Features
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Real Dots is a red dot (reflex) sights viewer for popular optics. See Holosun, Trijicon, Osight, Vortex, Aimpoint, SIG Sauer, EOTech, Gideon, Shield, and other red dots on a live camera overlay, scaled to published housing and window sizes. It is a comparison and preview tool. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Overlay an optic on your camera at approximate real size • Browse a growing catalog of open and enclosed sights • Browse the full catalog with a freemium swap model - a few swaps free, then optional ads, or unlock Pro • Check window size, housing shape, and footprint • Preview Black and FDE finishes • Unlock Pro once for ad-free use, true 1:1 screen calibration, and side-by-side Compare Sizes are approximate. Lighting, phone model, and distance all affect what you see. CATALOG The catalog covers popular red dots and reflex sights, including Holosun, Trijicon, Osight, Vortex, Aimpoint, SIG Sauer, EOTech, Shield, and more. New drawings and models can arrive with catalog updates. COMPARE BEFORE YOU BUY Use Real Dots when you want to feel window size, housing bulk, and reticle size before you choose a sight. Pro unlocks Compare mode so you can view two sights side by side. IMPORTANT Real Dots is a viewer and comparison app. It does not aim, zero, or replace a real optic. Overlay size is approximate. Real Dots is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Catalog listings are community-submitted and curated; always confirm details with the manufacturer. Privacy Policy: https://www.realdots.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: admin@realdots.app

Screenshots

KR Shot Timer4 screens
Real Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KR Shot Timer at none against Real Dots's shown. Real Dots's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. KR Shot Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Real Dots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KR Shot Timer versus Real Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKR Shot TimerReal Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose AguilarRon Greenbaum

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KR Shot Timer

Subscriptions1
  • KR Shot Timer Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Real Dots

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99
  • Real Dots Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is KR Shot Timer free?
KR Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Dots free?
Real Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KR Shot Timer or Real Dots have ads?
Real Dots shows ads; KR Shot Timer does not.

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