The best iPad apps for rifle shooting

The Shooting Showdown app is not one for the faint of heart because this one offers high-octane virtual reality shooting at a shooting range. You can square off against your enemies and friends in the head-to-head multiplayer option. The app supports the Game Center, Achievements, and Leaderboards. Just like the real thing you will need to aim your weapon, then fire, and hopefully you're right on target. The app offers spectacular impact sounds, muzzle flash, and bullet tracers. There are upgrades and unlockables as well which will take the gameplay to the next level.

• Practice your skills in the shooting range
• Engage in head-to-head multiplayer action through the Game Center
• The app supports Achievements and the Leaderboards
• There are upgrades and unlockables
• The sounds are realistic and sharp
• The game controls are smooth and realistic

It's time to head out and do a little hunting in the Deer Hunter 2014 app. This is a hunting simulator game that will have you trekking into the Savannah of Central Africa as well as the Pacific Northwest as you hunt for deer. It's not just deer however, there are more than 100 different animals species you can hunt such as cheetahs, wolves, and bears. These animals are all looking to hunt you as well so you need to keep your eyes open at all times. Your weapon can be upgraded and customized, and the app supports the Leaderboards and Achievements.

• Hunt for deer in a variety of locations and terrain
• There are 100 species out there all looking to hunt you as well
• You can upgrade and customize your weapon
• The app supports the Leaderboards and Achievements

Your skills are needed to knock off all the bad guys in the Sniper Shooter by Fun Games for Free app. It's your chance to become a "master hitman" where you will be working to complete missions. There are 13 chapters in total and each chapter contains a number of levels. The scenarios change up during the levels and you'll have multiple targets to take out. The 3D graphics help to make it more intense and game controls require you to simply tap on the screen to shoot. In total this game features hours' worth of fun and be sure to check out the additional mini sniper puzzles for bonus fun.

• There are 13 chapters
• Each chapter has a number of levels
• Complete missions and take out multiple targets
• The game features simple controls and 3D graphics
• There is also a mini sniper puzzle

In the Contract Killer: Sniper app you live the life of a dangerous and ruthless master assassin whose job it is to get into secure location so you can take out the high-profile targets that you have been hired to follow through on. Often it isn't just one target you will need to take out some contracts will have you taking out full enemy bases or a mob of bad guys. You've got more than 250 missions to embark on, which means plenty of gameplay ahead of you. The weapons are customizable, you'll be traveling all around the world, and you can even engage in player versus player battles.

• There are more than 250 missions
• Missions take place all around the world
• Some contracts feature one target while others have multiple targets
• Engage in player versus player gameplay

In the DEAD TRIGGER 2 app you won't just be looking to pick off the typical bad guys instead this is a zombie shooter game where you will be fighting to remain alive. When you launch the game you will be thrown smack in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. There are 10 different locations in the game and they are scattered around the world. You've got 38 different weapons at your disposal, there are 33 environments to explore, and there are 600 gameplay scenarios that will put your skills and reflexes to the test. The graphics are intense and realistic so this one is definitely not for kids.

• There are 10 different locations in the world
• There are 600 gameplay scenarios
• Make use of 38 different weapons
• Explore 33 environments
• The graphics are intense and not recommended for kids

Not all shooter style games react in a realistic way but the Sniper 3D Assassin app aims to not only feel realistic but also provide you with heart-pounding challenges. Your game controls are simple - just tilt your device in order to aim then tap on the screen to shoot. You will be embarking on sniper missions and there are hundreds of them here. The scenarios are all different and you'll find there are multiple targets to take out rather than just one. To add to the realism the weapons you'll be using are actual weapons that exist.

• There are hundreds of sniper missions to complete
• Tilt your device to aim then tap the screen to shoot
• Take out multiple targets in your missions
• The game uses weapons that actually exist adding to the realism

How would you like to take out a little frustration on a hungry horde of zombies? The Contract Killer: Zombies app gives players the chance to do just that as you embark on various missions during a zombie apocalypse. There are literally thousands of zombies to take out here, it just never seems like it will end. Your job is to get into the cities that are completely over-run with zombies, rescue any civilians, gather supplies that you can find, take out zombies along the way, and get everyone to safety. In other words this one is no cake walk!

• Enter a zombie apocalypse
• Get into the cities over-run by zombies to collect supplies and rescue civilians
• Get the civilians and your supplies to safety
• Destroy as many zombies as possible that are in your path

Are you ready for the Kill Shot app? If so, then you're ready for your assignment in this first person style shooter game. There are actually more than 600 missions for you to embark on so you've got your work cut out for you. You will make your way across 50 different maps with their own unique locations, the app features 3D graphics, and you've got more than 80 weapons at your disposal. Additional features include Achievements you can complete, four different Leaderboards, in-game rewards, power-ups, and a bullet cam that will show you those kill shots.

• There are more than 600 missions to complete
• Explore different locations and maps
• Work your way to the top of four Leaderboards
• There are in-game rewards and Achievements
• The app offers 3D graphics and more than 80 weapons

It's time to head off to war in the Frontline Commando app. Here you are being summoned to the front lines, which means you'll be facing some serious action. You're on your own as all of the members of your Commando were taken out by a ruthless dictator. It's all on your shoulders now to not only survive but take out the enemies. The game increases in difficulty as you go as does the amount of enemies you'll be faced with. You've got a large array of weapons to use such as rocket launchers, shotguns, sniper and assault rifles. Then there are the armor and medical kits that will also help you in your quest.

• There is non-stop action and fighting
• There are plenty of weapons to make use of
• The armor and medical kits will help you out in a big way
• This is a third-person shooter style game