# Dry Fire Timer — Drill Library & Par Timer

> Precision dry fire training timer with drill library and Apple Watch support. (iPhone/iPad app by Konstantin Kurilo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-fire-timer/id640341932 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Konstantin Kurilo](https://appshunter.io/developer/623242182)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-fire-timer/id640341932/reviews.md

## What is Dry Fire Timer?

The dry fire timer other apps wish they were.

Dry Fire Timer is the only dry fire trainer with standalone Apple Watch, pause & resume, fully customizable sounds, and drill sharing — features you won't find anywhere else. 23 built-in competition drills. Progress charts. One-time purchase.

APPLE WATCH — STANDALONE
Run drills from your wrist without your phone. Browse by category, start with one tap, feel haptic signals — Stand By tap, Go buzz, Par Time pulse. Logs sync back to iPhone automatically.

PAUSE & RESUME MID-DRILL
Paused on rep 23 of 50? Resume from rep 24. Your session isn't lost because life interrupted.

CUSTOMIZABLE SOUNDS
4 presets — Default, Tactical, Soft, Classic — or build your own. Assign a different tone to each of the 5 signals from 8 tone types. Preview before you train.

EXPORT & IMPORT DRILLS
Share your entire training program. Export drills as JSON, send to your squad via AirDrop or text. They import and run your exact drills with your exact par times.

TRAINING LOG & PROGRESS CHARTS
Every session logged with time, par times, notes, and target photos. Charts track your improvement over weeks. Export logs as CSV with photos for your coach.

DRILL LIBRARY
23 built-in competition drills — Core, Match, and all 8 Steel Challenge stages. Build unlimited custom drills with multiple strings and individual par times per string.

PAR SHIFT
One tap shifts every par time across all strings by 1/100s. Tiny increments that compound into real speed. Perfect for Steve Anderson's "Refinement and Repetition."

PRECISION TIMER
Hardware-scheduled beeps — millisecond accuracy. Random or fixed start delay. Visual flash signals work with ear pro. AirPods and Bluetooth speaker support.

No subscriptions. No ads. No account. Works offline. On the App Store since 2013.

## Key features

- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Pause and resume drills
- Customizable sounds and signals
- Drill sharing via export/import
- Training log and progress charts
- 23 built-in competition drills

## Chart rankings

- #12 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-fire-timer/id640341932/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It is back!

*2026-04-25*

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

### 1/5 — Awful Update

*2026-03-14*

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.

### 1/5 — Audio doesn’t work

*2025-04-07*

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

### 2/5 — Simple but off

*2023-03-06*

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.

### 1/5 — No volume

*2022-11-02*

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

### 1/5 — Dead app

*2022-10-04*

No sound, defeats the point

### 1/5 — No sound = useless

*2022-04-19*

The sound doesn’t work. The patch notes from the last update (which was a while ago) say this known issue was fixed. It’s not. The app is useless without sound. It’s literally a tool that says “get ready” then beeps to start and again at the end of the par time. I was interested in the ability to set up drills that automatically take you through multiple reps at different par times. That function (and really the whole app) is USELESS without sound cues. I emailed the developer and I hope he fixes this right away.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-10-11*

Dod not attend my training needs. Does not indicate the shoot time.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2021-05-09*

Exactly what you need to practice and improve for USPSA, IPSC, etc.

### 5/5 — Excellent app for dry fire

*2021-01-23, version 1.0.4*

An excellent dry fire tool. Create your dry fire drill, set your par time, number of reps and strings.  No need to remember your par times anymore, it is in the app and ready to go. Could be improved by the ability to add a photo and detailed description of each individual drill.

## Frequently asked questions about Dry Fire Timer

### What makes Dry Fire Timer unique compared to other shooting timer apps?

Dry Fire Timer offers standalone Apple Watch functionality, allowing you to run drills directly from your wrist. It also features pause and resume mid-drill, fully customizable sounds, and drill sharing capabilities, which are not commonly found in other apps.

### Can I use Dry Fire Timer without my iPhone?

Yes, the app has a standalone Apple Watch version. You can browse drills, start sessions with a single tap, and receive haptic feedback directly from your watch, with logs syncing back to your iPhone automatically.

### How does the drill sharing feature work in Dry Fire Timer?

You can export your custom drills as JSON files and share them with others via AirDrop or text. Recipients can then import these drills to run your exact training routines with your specified par times.

### What kind of sounds can I customize in Dry Fire Timer?

Dry Fire Timer provides 4 preset sound profiles (Default, Tactical, Soft, Classic) and allows you to create your own. You can assign different tones from 8 available types to each of the 5 distinct signals used during a drill.

### Does Dry Fire Timer support offline use?

Yes, Dry Fire Timer works offline, meaning you do not need an internet connection to use its core features for training.

### What is the price of Dry Fire Timer and is it a subscription?

Dry Fire Timer is a one-time purchase priced at $8.99. It does not have any subscriptions or ads.

### How often is Dry Fire Timer updated?

The latest version, 4.0.3, was released on March 19, 2026. The app has been available on the App Store since 2013, indicating a history of updates and support.

### What age rating does Dry Fire Timer have?

Dry Fire Timer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in firearm training.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.3 — 2026-03-19

• Free tier with 14-day full trial — try every feature before you buy
• Apple Watch — standalone drills with haptic signals, no phone needed
• Pause & resume — stop mid-drill, pick up from the exact rep
• Custom sounds — 4 presets + build your own from 8 tone types
• Training log with progress charts and target photos
• Export/import drills as JSON — share with training partners
• Export logs + photos as ZIP
• 23 built-in drills including all 8 Steel Challenge stages
• Par Shift — tighten all par times with one tap

### 4.0.2 — 2026-03-16

• Free tier with 14-day full trial — try every feature before you buy
• Apple Watch — standalone drills with haptic signals, no phone needed
• Pause & resume — stop mid-drill, pick up from the exact rep
• Custom sounds — 4 presets + build your own from 8 tone types
• Training log with progress charts and target photos
• Export/import drills as JSON — share with training partners
• Export logs + photos as ZIP
• 23 built-in drills including all 8 Steel Challenge stages
• Par Shift — tighten all par times with one tap

### 4.0 — 2026-03-09

• Free tier with 14-day full trial — try every feature before you buy
• Apple Watch — standalone drills with haptic signals, no phone needed
• Pause & resume — stop mid-drill, pick up from the exact rep
• Custom sounds — 4 presets + build your own from 8 tone types
• Training log with progress charts and target photos
• Export/import drills as JSON — share with training partners
• Export logs + photos as ZIP
• 23 built-in drills including all 8 Steel Challenge stages
• Par Shift — tighten all par times with one tap

### 3.0 — 2026-03-03

• 5 new match drills: Draw & Split, Reload & Engage, 4-Target Sprint, 2-Target Transition, 3-Target Transition
• All 8 Steel Challenge stages with authentic names
• Brighter flash overlay for clearer start signals
• Delete confirmation for drill safety
• Adjustable delay time (2–9 seconds) per drill
• iPad support

### 1.0.4 — 2020-07-21

Fixed audio issues on newest iOS versions — now the app fully works!

We've quickly worked to address the issue which popped up thanks to all the critical feedback you gave us.

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All apps by Konstantin Kurilo: https://appshunter.io/developer/623242182

## Related topics

[dry fire timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dry-fire-timer)

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