Comparison

Target Tracer vs RingTrace

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

Head to head
About

Target Tracer

Features
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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/

About

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.

Screenshots

Target Tracer4 screens
RingTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Target Tracer ships an update every 3 days, RingTrace every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Target Tracer versus RingTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarget TracerRingTrace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian DornerMarkus Rittmann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Target Tracer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro annual subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

RingTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Target Tracer free?
Target Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RingTrace free?
RingTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Target Tracer or RingTrace have ads?
RingTrace shows ads; Target Tracer does not.
Which is updated more often, Target Tracer or RingTrace?
Target Tracer ships an update every 3 days, and RingTrace every 6 weeks. Most recently, Target Tracer was updated on October 31, 2026 and RingTrace on October 31, 2026.

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