Beep Bully vs ShotSentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beep Bully
This app uses AI video analysis to provide precise timing for your dry-fire shooting practice. It measures draw times and shot splits, stores your training history, and offers structured drills with a built-in library. An AI coach analyzes your data to prescribe personalized training sessions.
- AI video analysis for dry-fire reps
- Precision shot timing (draw and split)
- On-device training history storage
- Structured drill library
- Cadence Score for skill ranking
- Firearm and holster profiles
- Silent video recording sync
- Conversational AI coach
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Your draw time doesn't lie, and now you have a coach who says so out loud. Beep Bully is a precision shot timer and training tracker for pistol shooters, with an AI coach that roasts your numbers because it wants you to win. Using your iPhone's microphone, Beep Bully detects live gunshots and dry-fire clicks, timing your draw and every shot-to-shot split down to the hundredth of a second. Every string is stored on-device, so you build a real training history you actually own. Run structured drills from a built-in library, each with a briefing, clear standards, and a guided flow from beep to results to score. Random or fixed start delays and a loud range-ready beep keep every rep honest and repeatable. Beep Bully Score gives you a standardized rank that stays separate from daily training reps, so your number reflects real skill, not inflated practice sessions. Firearm and holster profiles scale your standards to your actual rig, accounting for optics versus irons and retention level. Silent video recording syncs to the beep so you can see the draw, not just the number. The AI film check reads your rep frame by frame, throws out false trips, and calls a lazy draw what it is. The conversational AI coach reviews your own recorded numbers and prescribes your next dry-fire session, with attitude. Track volume, streaks, round count, and weekly progress over time, and unlock achievements as your consistency improves. A firearm safety agreement and unloaded-firearm confirmation gate every dry-fire session, because measurement always comes with responsibility. Safety guidance stays straight. Everything else gets bullied. Beep Bully is a subscription: monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial. One plan opens the whole app. Prices are shown in the app before you buy, and the subscription renews automatically until cancelled in your iPhone settings. Terms of Use: https://zv9vln90oa4xidsfyuxqb-web.rork.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://zv9vln90oa4xidsfyuxqb-web.rork.live/privacy Download Beep Bully and get bullied into being a better shooter.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Bully at none against ShotSentry's 1. Beep Bully also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). ShotSentry's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. ShotSentry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beep Bully asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beep Bully against 5.0 for ShotSentry. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beep Bully has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Beep Bully ships an update fortnightly, ShotSentry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beep Bully | ShotSentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garrett Miller | TechNICKal LLC |
Customer experience
Beep Bully
ShotSentry
In-app purchases
Beep Bully
No in-app purchases
ShotSentry
- ShotSentry Pro$9.99
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