Dry Fire Timer & Par Drills

Dry Fire Timer & Par Drills

Pistol Training on Apple Watch

9 ratings
26 reviews
$8.99

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Released
April 30, 2013
Updated
November 3, 2026

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This app provides a standalone dry fire training experience on Apple Watch, allowing users to run drills, customize sounds, and track progress. It features pause and resume functionality, drill sharing, and a library of competition drills for pistol training.

✓Standalone Apple Watch functionality
✓Pause and resume mid-drill
✓Customizable sounds and signals
✓Drill export and import
✓Training log and progress charts
✓23 built-in competition drills
✓Par time shifting
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What's New in Dry Fire Timer & Par Drills

4.1.3

November 3, 2026

New in Settings: Ask to Save After Drill. Turn it off to skip the save screen after each drill, results go to the log automatically.

User reviews

It is back!

My favourite dry fire timer is back after an update. I have been using this timer for many years and cannot fault it.

Response from developer

Thank you, this made our day! It's great to hear from someone who has been training with the timer for so many years. The comeback was a big rebuild so it means a lot that it still feels like your favourite. If you ever have an idea for a new drill or feature just write to us at help@dry-fire-timer.com or tap Send Feedback in Settings, we read every message. Happy training and see you on the range!

Awful Update

The new update is awful. First it deleted all my saved drills from the previous version, with no warning.

Now it quits immediately on launch, I’ll probably have to delete the save data, along with all my drills that I had to recreate, if I want to run it again.

On top of that, the stupid save screen that now comes after every drill is an annoyance.

Find another timer app, this is a guaranteed disappointment.
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Response from developer

Hi, thank you for the honest feedback and we're really sorry, losing your saved drills after an update is the worst thing a timer app can do and you had every right to be upset. The crash on launch came from the data migration in 4.0 and it was fixed in an update a few days after your review. The current version opens normally and keeps your drills, so there is no need to delete the app or its data. About the save screen after each drill, you were right. The next update 4.1.3 adds a switch in Settings, Ask to Save After Drill. Turn it off and the result just goes to the log without any screen. If you decide to give it another try and something still doesn't work please write to us at help@dry-fire-timer.com or use Send Feedback in Settings and we will help you personally

Audio doesn’t work

Can’t figure out what’s wrong with it no matter what I try I get no part-time beep or start time beep

Response from developer

Hi, sorry for the trouble and for the slow reply. The app was completely rebuilt in 2026 and the sound issue is gone, beeps now play through the speaker, Bluetooth and AirPods. Please update to the latest version and if you still hear nothing write to us at help@dry-fire-timer.com and we will sort it out

Simple but off

The pros: Simple to use and I like how you can save different drills. For example I can set up 5 different times for bill drills that I use for different yards.

The Con: Major complaint is the time is off. It’s much faster then a actual timer. Probably off by .2 or more. Also if you want to stop you need to go back to the beginning. I like to set up a drill and do maybe 10 reps and then bring the par time down and continue. The problem is if you want to stop you have to start from the beginning.
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Response from developer

Thank you for checking it against a real timer, that was a fair point. In the 2026 rebuild we moved the beeps to the hardware audio clock so the par time you set is the time you hear. You can also pause a drill now and continue from the same string instead of starting over. If you try it again and see any difference please let us know at help@dry-fire-timer.com

No volume

Stopped working. There is no noise anymore. Been this way for at least a couple months.

Response from developer

Sorry for the very late reply and for the trouble with the sound. The app was rebuilt from scratch in 2026 and the audio works again on current iPhones, including Bluetooth speakers and AirPods. If you still have it please update and give it another try, and if anything is wrong write to us at help@dry-fire-timer.com

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FAQ

What is Dry Fire Timer?

Dry Fire Timer is a standalone application for Apple Watch and iPhone designed to help users practice pistol drills. It offers features like customizable sounds, pause and resume functionality, and drill sharing to enhance training.

Does Dry Fire Timer have ads?

No, Dry Fire Timer is ad-free. The app was designed to provide an uninterrupted training experience for users.

How much does Dry Fire Timer cost?

Dry Fire Timer is a one-time purchase priced at $8.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to access all features.

Can I use Dry Fire Timer without my phone?

Yes, Dry Fire Timer offers standalone Apple Watch functionality. You can browse, start, and complete drills directly from your wrist, with logs syncing back to your iPhone automatically.

What kind of drills are included in Dry Fire Timer?

The app includes 23 built-in competition drills covering various categories like Core, Match, and all 8 Steel Challenge stages. Users can also create unlimited custom drills.

How accurate is the timer in Dry Fire Timer?

Dry Fire Timer uses hardware-scheduled beeps for millisecond accuracy. It supports random or fixed start delays and provides visual flash signals for use with ear protection.

Can I share drills with others using Dry Fire Timer?

Yes, you can export your drills as JSON files and share them with others via AirDrop or text. These imported drills will run with your exact par times and settings.

What devices is Dry Fire Timer compatible with?

Dry Fire Timer is compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It has been available on the App Store since 2013 and was last updated on November 3, 2026.