Mantis Laser Academy

Dry-fire practice with measurable feedback

Mantis Laser Academy is a shooting practice app for people who want to work on marksmanship, speed, and reaction time without using live ammunition. It uses a smartphone camera, compatible smart targets, and a laser cartridge or laser-enabled firearm to detect shots, score hits, and record shot times. That makes it suited to firearm owners who want structured practice at home rather than untracked repetition.

Built around drills, not just a target screen

The app offers drills for accuracy, speed, and reaction time, with options for multiple targets and shooter-versus-shooter challenges. Some exercises are designed for particular smart targets, while others can work with any compatible target. A control target can also let you start, stop, clear, or close parts of a session by aiming at marked areas.

Useful equipment, careful setup

This is not a standalone timer or scoring app. You need a phone tripod or mount, suitable targets, and a laser training setup. The phone's rear camera watches the target area and identifies laser hits, so glare from windows or lights can affect detection. Anyone using the system should keep firearms unloaded and live ammunition away from the training space before beginning.

Why it stays in rotation

The appeal is its repeatability. You can choose a drill, run a session, and check saved results in the app's history instead of relying on memory. Mantis Laser Academy is published by Mantis Tech in the Sports category and has a 4.65 rating from 1,584 reviews, with 100,000+ installs. It is a practical fit for shooters who want regular, trackable dry-fire sessions and do not need a flashy training format.