Comparison

PulseAim Mobile vs GM Path

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

Head to head
About

PulseAim Mobile

Features
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Turn your phone into a complete shooting training tool. PulseAim Mobile scores your PA Target paper, maps every shot, and tracks your progress over time — no extra hardware required. Just hang your PA Target, take a photo, and let PulseAim do the rest. WHAT PULSEAIM MOBILE DOES * Automatic scoring — capture your PA Target with the camera and get an instant score * Shot placement mapping — see exactly where every round landed * Grouping analysis — measure group size and consistency shot to shot * Session history — every string is saved so you can review and compare * Progress tracking — watch your accuracy and consistency improve over time DESIGNED FOR THE PA TARGET PulseAim Mobile is built specifically around the PA Target paper. Because scoring is tuned to one target, you get fast, reliable results every time — no setup guesswork, no calibration headaches. * Works indoors and outdoors * Fast capture between strings * Clear, readable results on the range NO HARDWARE NEEDED Unlike systems that require cameras, sensors, or mounts, PulseAim Mobile runs entirely on your phone. Your device camera and a PA Target are all you need to start. Prefer more? PulseAim Mobile can also connect to optional accessories if you choose — but it's fully functional on its own. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Shooting improves when you can measure it. PulseAim Mobile gives you the numbers behind every session — score, placement, and grouping — so you can spot patterns, fix fundamentals, and track real progress from range day to range day. FREE TO USE PulseAim Mobile is free. Download it, capture your first PA Target, and start building your training record today. SAFETY FIRST PulseAim Mobile is a training tool and does not replace proper firearm safety, professional instruction, or range rules. Always follow all firearm safety practices and local laws. Download PulseAim Mobile and make every shot count.

About

GM Path

Analyze your competitive shooting performance with detailed match breakdowns, classifier progress tracking, and video editing tools. Improve your skills with personalized practice plans and insights into your competition.

Highlights
  • Match results analysis
  • Classifier progress tracking
  • Stage video editing
  • Dry-fire practice tools
  • Competitor preview
  • Squad leaderboards
Features
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Make your next match better. GM Path brings your USPSA, PCSL and IPSC match results, USPSA classifier progress, stage videos and dry-fire practice together on your iPhone. NEW: PATH TO YOUR NEXT CLASS (PRO) See what USPSA shooters who made your next class were doing: matches per month, points retained, penalties, clean stages and pace, next to your own numbers, with what to work on first. NEW: PICK A HOME STYLE (PRO) Lay out Home as Classic, Season timeline or Widget grid. PREVIEW THE FIELD Open an upcoming match from your Calendar to see who usually shoots at that club in your division, how the club's stages run and how big the field usually is. Now for PCSL, IPSC, IDPA, Steel Challenge, Time Plus and ICORE too. Pro adds where you'd likely finish and your record against every regular (USPSA, PCSL and IPSC). PCSL AND IPSC Import your PCSL and IPSC match results from PractiScore alongside your USPSA matches. Each match gets the same stage breakdown: hit factor, time, hits, penalties and the points you left behind, with PCSL's K zone scored. Shoot more than one sport? Pick one on Home and its stats stay separate. Classification, Mike Rank and Thrones stay USPSA only. THRONES Start a squad of up to 5 with your range friends. Counted USPSA club matches add club points, and the top squad at each club each month takes its throne. Climb the monthly board nationwide or in your state, and scout any squad's points by member and by match. Squads are optional and free for every account. KNOW WHERE TO IMPROVE Review stage scores, time, hits, and penalties. See where you gained points and where you left them behind. Clear chart explanations help you understand each result. PLAN YOUR CLASSIFIER PROGRESS Follow your USPSA classifier history, try future scores in the planner, and compare supported classifier results with recorded samples. Official USPSA classification remains separate from GM Path estimates. TURN STAGE FOOTAGE INTO HIGHLIGHTS Import a video, review detected shots, correct timing, and add timer or stage overlays. Pro spots your reloads, shows each reload time and splits two camera angles side by side or top and bottom. Save your project and export a clip to share. DRY FIRE ON YOUR TV Practice at home: mirror GM Path to your TV with AirPlay and dry fire at targets drawn on the screen. Run timed strings and dry-fire games, or follow Today's practice, a short daily plan built from your match times and classifier scores. Pro adds moving courses, 3D ranges, every game and laser hits scored in USPSA zones. ASK MIKE ABOUT YOUR MATCHES Ask questions about your saved results and get answers with supporting match information. You choose whether to share data for AI answers. STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR CLUBS Follow clubs, track upcoming matches, preview the field, and review found-match alerts before importing your results. START FREE Free includes recent match history, stage charts, classifier tools, single-camera video editing, two dry-fire stages and two dry-fire games, and 5 Ask Mike questions per calendar month. GO FURTHER WITH GM PATH PRO Pro adds full match history, advanced trends and opponent comparisons, Path to your next class, Home styles, more watched clubs, two camera angles, more overlay styles, the Hit Factor bar, watermark removal, bulk export, reload times in your stage videos, your projected finish and every regular in Match preview, dry-fire moving courses, 3D ranges, every dry-fire game, laser hits, and 100 Ask Mike questions per calendar month. GM Path Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Price is shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. GM Path is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by USPSA, PCSL, IPSC or PractiScore. Privacy policy: https://gmpath.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PulseAim Mobile3 screens
GM Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseAim Mobile at none against GM Path's 5. PulseAim Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). GM Path's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price 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. GM Path sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. PulseAim Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseAim Mobile ships an update every 4 days, GM Path every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PulseAim Mobile versus GM Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseAim MobileGM Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPulse Frontier, IncVanta Omega LLC

In-app purchases

None

PulseAim Mobile

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

GM Path

Subscriptions5
  • GM Path Pro Weekly$2.497 Days
  • GM Path Pro$9.991 Month
  • GM Path Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • GM Path Pro Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • GM Path Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PulseAim Mobile free?
PulseAim Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GM Path free?
GM Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseAim Mobile or GM Path have ads?
GM Path shows ads; PulseAim Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, PulseAim Mobile or GM Path?
PulseAim Mobile ships an update every 4 days, and GM Path every 2 days. Most recently, PulseAim Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and GM Path on November 10, 2026.

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