Android or iOS App: Two Arms of the Same Training System

A common question from Android users is simple:
Do I get the same training capability as iOS?

The short answer is yes.
The difference is not in capability. The difference is in how you get there.

Two Platforms, Two Approaches

LaserHIT is built on the same core system across both platforms.
What changes is the workflow.

On iOS, you use pre-set drills.
On Android, you build them yourself.

Why iOS Gets Drills First

iOS allows faster feature deployment due to a controlled hardware environment:

  • Limited number of devices

  • Consistent hardware performance

  • Stable camera systems

This allows precise development and validation.

Android operates in a very different ecosystem:

  • Over 20,000 device variations

  • Performance differences even within the same brand

As a result, Android development is:

  • Selective

  • Carefully tested

  • Released incrementally

This is not a limitation. It is a response to diversity.

Android Is Built for Control

Android users typically prioritize:

  • Control

  • Customization

  • Flexibility

That is exactly how LaserHIT is structured on Android.

You are not restricted to presets.
You are not limited to predefined drills.
You configure your training environment based on your goals.

What iOS Drills Actually Are

iOS drills are not exclusive features.
They are predefined configurations of existing LaserHIT practices.

Each drill defines:

  • Number of shots

  • Timing

  • Target zones

  • Scoring logic

  • Feedback

All of these elements are available on Android.

What You Can Do on Android

On Android, you can recreate any iOS drill by configuring your practice.

You control:

  • Target type and scale

  • Number of shots

  • Timing and delays

  • Scoring zones

  • Visual and audio feedback

You are not missing drills.
You are building them.

EXAMPLES:

Precision Drill

On iOS:
Pre-set grouping drill.

On Android:

  • Choose Practice: Free Target (Advanced) or Black Steel (Advanced)

  • Select LaserHIT or your own target

  • Set firing distance in feet, yards, or meters

  • Define target scale from 1:1 to 1:100 (for FreeTarget Advanced) or auto-option for BlackSteel Advanced)

  • Open "More Settings"

  • Select measurement units: inch, cm, MOA, MIL

  • Enable Group results on screen

  • Set fixed number of shots

  • Adjust timing pressure

  • Focus on grouping

iOS or Android, different Setup steps - same outcome.

Home Defense Drill

On iOS:
Predefined defensive sequence.

On Android:

  • Choose Practice: Black Steel Advanced

  • Select silhouette B3-style target

  • Set firing distance (from 1 yard to 16.7 yards)

  • Open "More Settings"

  • Select measurement units

  • Configure on-screen results:

    • Target index: hide

    • Hits on target: show

    • Target range: show

    • Hit zone: show

    • Windage and elevation: hide

    • Group: hide

    • Elapsed time: show

    • Split time: show

    • Best results: enabled

  • Configure shot announcements (Show or Hide)

  • Adjust hit size scale (optional)

  • Set maximum hits to 3

  • Apply timing constraints if needed

iOS or Android. Same logic. Same purpose.

Speed and Transitions

On iOS:
Timed multi-target drill.

On Android Version 1:

  • Choose Practice: Black Steel Basic

  • Select multiple silhouette targets in the same scale

  • Set firing distance

  • Define target scale from 1:1 to 1:16

  • Set shot count

  • Apply timing

  • Train target acquisition

On Android Version 2:

  • Choose Practice: Black Steel Advanced

  • Select targets with same or varied scale from 1:1 to 1:100

  • Set firing distance

  • Select measurement units

  • Configure on-screen results:

    • Target index: show

    • Hits on target: hide

    • Target range: show

    • Hit zone: show

    • Windage and elevation: hide

    • Group: hide

    • Elapsed time: show

    • Split time: show

    • Best results: enabled

  • Configure shot announcements

  • Set fixed number of shots

  • Apply timing

  • Measure transitions and scoring

iOS or Android. Same training effect.

Rifle Training

On iOS:
Rifle Practical Precision or Rifle Practical Accuracy drills.

On Android:

  • Choose Practice: Free Target Advanced

  • Select LaserHIT target or your own dark target

  • Set firing distance

  • Define target scale

  • Select measurement units

  • Configure on-screen results:

    • Windage and elevation: show

    • Group: show

  • Set Vital Zone radius ( for example 1 MOA)

  • Configure shot announcements

  • Set fixed number of shots

  • Apply timing

  • During setup, align reticle and Vital Zone to the intended aiming point

  • Measure consistency and precision

iOS or Android. Same precision principles. Same training purpose.

What About Progress Tracking

iOS provides automatic reporting.

On Android, you can:

  • Capture screenshots

  • Track results manually

  • Compare sessions over time

Different method. Same objective: performance analysis.

The Key Point

Android is not a limited version.
It is a flexible version.

iOS provides structure.
Android provides control.

If your approach to training is based on customization, Android gives you the full toolset to build effective and purpose-driven sessions.

Before You Go

If your guiding question is:
Can I do this on Android?

The answer is yes.

If you need help setting up your training, contact us and we will guide you step by step.

For users who want both speed and flexibility, consider using an additional iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone 11 or newer. Refurbished devices are widely available, require no service contract, and can operate on home Wi-Fi. This gives you access to pre-configured drills alongside full Android customization.