# Range Master vs Clay Hunt START

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clay Hunt START at none against Range Master's 10. Range Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 185). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Range Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Clay Hunt START asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Range Master against 4.3 for Clay Hunt START. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Range Master has 1.4K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Range Master's written reviews are positive against 67% of Clay Hunt START's.

Range Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Clay Hunt START every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range Master | Clay Hunt START |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-master-sniper-academy/id972037645/reviews)** | [4.3 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-hunt-start/id1441754915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 173 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Shotgun Gaming Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/337571579) |

## 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


### Clay Hunt START

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-hunt-start/id1441754915)

Experience the thrill of shotgun shooting with this simulator. Practice trap, skeet, and sporting clays, or go pigeon hunting. Enjoy realistic gameplay and unique touch controls for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Tutorial mode, Olympic Skeet and Trap, Sporting Clays simulation, Pigeon Hunting, Customizable shotgun parts, Realistic physics simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 Great for practice/warm-up
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good for hunting enthusiasts
- 👍 Realistic gun mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads before score
- 👎 Controls can be tricky
- 👎 Targets can be too fast
- 👎 No allowance for pattern break
- 👎 Aiming is awkward

**Reported bugs**

- Ads before score
- Finger controls can be tricky
- Targets too fast
- No allowance for pattern break
- Aiming is awkward

**Requested features**

- Add doubles in skeet
- Add more shotguns and chokes
- Add load-out customization (e.g., specific gun models, wood grades)
- Add more sporting clays maps
- Add American trap


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Range Master free?

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

### Is Clay Hunt START free?

Clay Hunt START is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Range Master or Clay Hunt START?

Range Master is rated higher. Range Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Clay Hunt START averages 4.3 from 185 ratings.

### Do Range Master or Clay Hunt START have ads?

Both Range Master and Clay Hunt START show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Range Master or Clay Hunt START?

Range Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clay Hunt START every 2 months. Most recently, Range Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clay Hunt START on November 6, 2026.

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