Target Tracer vs RingTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Target Tracer
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Target Tracer takes care of scoring your targets. Scan your target with your smartphone, select an image from your gallery, or use live scoring through a spotting scope. AI recognizes target types and shot holes, analyzes shot patterns, and automatically calculates your scores. * AI-powered recognition of shot holes and targets * Automatic score calculation * Photograph targets directly with your smartphone camera * Analyze existing photos and videos from your gallery * Live scoring through a spotting scope or binoculars while shooting * Detect the sequence of shots directly in the app * Analyze hits and shot patterns * Logbook for recording and reviewing your results * Combine multiple scored targets into a match and save them together * Fast and intuitive operation directly at the shooting range Target Tracer helps you digitally analyze and score your shooting results – completely offline, with no internet connection required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RingTrace
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Document your hits, equipment, and training progress in one place. RingTrace is a digital training log for sport shooting. Record your training sessions, enter scores and hit positions, and keep track of your development over time. Features: • Record training sessions with distance, target type, firearm, caliber, and optic • Enter and correct scores and hit positions manually • Manage firearms and optics • Training history with filters and sorting • Statistics for tracking personal progress • Compare two training sessions directly • Share results as PDF • Create and restore local backups • German and English • Light and dark appearance All training data and target photos are stored locally on your iPhone. RingTrace is intended solely for documenting lawful sport shooting training. The app does not sell firearms or ammunition and does not facilitate such purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RingTrace at none against Target Tracer's 2. Target Tracer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Target Tracer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. RingTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.
Target Tracer ships an update every 3 days, RingTrace every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Target Tracer | RingTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabian Dorner | Markus Rittmann |
In-app purchases
Target Tracer
- Pro annual subscription$8.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$24.99
RingTrace
No in-app purchases








