Notch
Comparison
Notch vs MantisX
MantisX reads the firearm's movement through a sensor. Notch reads the card you shot.
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Notch on iPhone
Facts checked on 11 November 2026.
The short answer
Notch works from a photo of the card you shot and scores it. MantisX works from a sensor on the firearm and analyses movement.
Pick Notch if
- You want feedback from the card, with nothing fitted to the rifle.
- You want a score and a group size for every card.
- You want a record by rifle and range.
Side by side
| Notch | MantisX | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | target shooters who want a card scored and a group explained before they leave the range | shooters who want movement feedback from a sensor on the firearm |
| Where it runs | iPhone and Apple Watch, with scoring on the device | iPhone and iPad, in 15 languages, with a MantisX sensor |
| How it scores | from a photo: every shot found, scored and measured, across NSRA, ISSF and other formats | no card scoring: it analyses movement around each shot |
| What it keeps | sessions by rifle, range and date, with trends, heat maps and coaching insights | sensor data for each shot, with a diagnosis of mechanics |
| How you pay | free for your first three sessions; Notch Pro is a weekly or annual subscription | the app has no price in the store and requires the MantisX sensor |
What Notch is
Notch is an iPhone and Apple Watch app that scores shooting target cards from a photo. It finds each shot on the device, measures the group, flags patterns such as fatigue or breathing through the shot, and keeps every session by rifle and range.
What MantisX is
MantisX is the app for the MantisX sensor, which attaches to a rail on the firearm. The sensor collects movement data before, during and after each shot, and the app analyses it, diagnoses shooting mechanics and gives coaching.
Questions
Is Notch a good alternative to MantisX?
Yes, if you want a card scored from a photo, with coaching on what the group says. Notch works from a photo of the card you shot and scores it. MantisX works from a sensor on the firearm and analyses movement.
What is the difference between Notch and MantisX?
Notch is built for target shooters who want a card scored and a group explained before they leave the range. MantisX is built for shooters who want movement feedback from a sensor on the firearm.
How is Notch sold compared with MantisX?
Notch: free for your first three sessions; Notch Pro is a weekly or annual subscription. MantisX: the app has no price in the store and requires the MantisX sensor.
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We make Notch. What we say about MantisX comes from its own pages, read on 11 November 2026: MantisX on the App Store. Spotted a mistake? Write to support@notch.vision. MantisX belongs to its owner, and Notch is not affiliated with it.