# Range Master vs Shooting Range

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shooting Range at 100% against Range Master's 69%. Shooting Range also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Range Master's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 136). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Range Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Shooting Range sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shooting Range holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Range Master has 1.4K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Range Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shooting Range's.

Range Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Shooting Range every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range Master | Shooting Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-master-sniper-academy/id972037645/reviews) | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-desert/id1276058426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [嘉杰 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/455866051) |

## What reviewers say

### Range Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-master-sniper-academy/id972037645)

Engage in a realistic 3D shooting range experience with diverse weapons and environments. Compete against players globally in multiplayer modes, hone your skills in training, and customize your arsenal to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer shooting range, 3 weapon categories, 30+ different weapons, 100+ weapon upgrades, Realistic 3D graphics, Daily tournaments, Training mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banknote Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Banknote Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Banknote Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Banknote Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Banknote Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Realistic shooting experience
- 🏆 Competitive multiplayer
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🔍 Detailed weapon selection
- 💪 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Frequent weapon repair required
- 🕰️ Short time limit for shots
- 🤖 Suspected bot/cheating issues
- 🎯 Inconsistent aim/accuracy
- 💰 Progression gated by in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and connection issues
- Incorrect scoring/results
- Weapon stats/performance not matching expectations

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust control sensitivity
- Option to challenge friends directly
- Inclusion of wind/environmental factors
- More varied game modes (e.g. pistol, moving targets)
- Improved weapon customization/progression


### Shooting Range

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-desert/id1276058426)

Experience a realistic first-person shooting range simulation in a desert environment. Train your weapon skills with various firearms, accounting for wind, distance, and drag for accurate shots. This challenging game features a rewarding level system designed to keep you hooked.

**Highlights:** First-person POV simulation, Realistic ballistics (wind, distance, drag), Multiple firearms (M9A3, Steyr AUG, Minimi C9), Challenging level system, Desert landscape environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill Ammo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 8 Ammo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Range Master free?

Range Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shooting Range free?

Shooting Range is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Range Master or Shooting Range?

Shooting Range is rated higher. Range Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Shooting Range averages 4.7 from 136 ratings.

### Do Range Master or Shooting Range have ads?

Both Range Master and Shooting Range show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Range Master or Shooting Range?

Range Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shooting Range every 2 weeks. Most recently, Range Master was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shooting Range on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*