🔫 LASR vs. iDryfire:

Which Dry-Fire Training System Wins?

Dry-fire training has come a long way. Shooters today can choose between different software platforms to track their performance, sharpen fundamentals, and add structure to their practice. Two of the most well-known options are LASR (Laser Activated Shot Reporter) and iDryfire.

But which one gives you the most value, reliability, and long-term support? Let’s break it down 👇

🖥️ Platforms & Compatibility

• LASR

  • Two versions:

    • LASR X 🌐 – browser-based, requires internet.

    • LASR Classic 💻 – Windows-only.

  • ❌ No Mac support.

• iDryfire

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android 📱💻.

  • Truly cross-platform.

  • ✅ No subscriptions required.

📸 Cameras & Setup

• LASR

  • Uses the old PlayStation 3 Eye camera 🎮 - discontinued years ago.

  • Needs a local 3rd-party driver (not officially licensed) just to function.

  • ❌ More setup, calibration, and risk of instability.

• iDryfire

  • Works with your built-in laptop, tablet, or phone camera 📷.

  • Also supports modern USB webcams.

  • ✅ Plug-and-play, no calibration needed.

💵 Pricing

• LASR

  • $9/month subscription 💳 or $120 lifetime license.

  • “Dynamic Pack” with hardware runs ~$250.

  • Still tied to outdated hardware.

• iDryfire

  • One-time ~$85–100 for the software license.

  • ✅ No subscriptions.

  • ✅ No obsolete cameras.

🎯 Training Features

• LASR

  • Built for competition-style shooters.

  • Offers par timers ⏱️, reload/miss zones 🎯, race mode 🏁, and networked multi-device setups.

  • Good for dynamic drills, but requires PC + PS3 camera + driver installation.

• iDryfire

  • Focused on practical, everyday training.

  • Tracks shot placement, timing, split times, and keeps training logs 📊.

  • Supports zones 🟦🟥🟩 on the target for more detailed feedback.

  • Runs natively across modern devices - no extra drivers needed.

🛠️ Support & Reliability

• LASR

  • Customers report locked software support 🔒 and lack of communication.

  • Outdated hardware + 3rd-party drivers = instability and no future growth.

  • One recent LASR customer shared this frustration:

    “.... Their Discord and forums are dead. They stopped selling licenses 6/15 and turned the update server off 7/15, so my app is complaining ‘Phone Home’ every time I start it.”

• iDryfire

  • Actively supported across modern platforms.

  • Recently, LASR customers have contacted iDryfire after running into shutdowns and restrictions.

  • ✅ Continuous updates, responsive support, and future-proof design.

✅ The Bottom Line

• LASR → For competition shooters who don’t mind subscriptions, PC-only setups, and fiddling with old PS3 hardware. But with recent shutdowns and a lack of support, it’s become risky.

• iDryfire → For shooters who want modern, cross-platform, no-subscription training with no calibration and zone-based feedback. Reliable, supported, and future-proof.

👉 If you value simplicity, stability, and long-term support, iDryfire is the clear winner 🏆.

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