# Par Timer — Train Smarter. Shoot Faster.

> A simple timer for practicing shooting competition par times. (iPhone/iPad app by Motus Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer/id959404082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Motus Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502773323)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer/id959404082/reviews.md

## What is Par Timer?

Par can be used to practice par times for USPSA or IDPA.  You set a par time and try to beat the clock, simple as that.

Features:
- Random, Instant,  or 3 Second start delay.
- Adjustable par time, to tenths of a second.
- Very easy to use.
- Large button to start/stop timer.

To change the start time, simply tap it to toggle between 3 seconds, random, and instant. To change the par time, simply tap it to type in a new par time, or use the plus and minus buttons to adjust tenths. Make sure your phone is not muted and the sound is up to hear sounds.

Note:  Does NOT detect audible gunshots, this app is for timing purposes only.

## Key features

- Practice par times for USPSA/IDPA
- Adjustable par time
- Random, instant, or 3-second start delay
- Easy-to-use interface
- Large start/stop button

## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer/id959404082/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs instant / Adjustable start

*2023-08-04*

This is great for dry fire but it needs two features, instant start for when someone is helping you and Adjustable start because sometimes you need a full 2 seconds to get set for your dry fire run otherwise you get a fast beep and need to start over. It’s well worth 99c but would be worth a few dollars more with these extra features. 

By far the easiest dry fire timer out there.

### 3/5 — Wish it were Better

*2023-06-24*

Needs more options. One option which is immediately needed is the ability to change the sound on the timer to more of the audible beep used in real shot timer. An easy enough fix. Please fix it.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted

*2023-03-26*

Perfect par timer for dry firing. Set the time you’re trying achieve, press the button, a random interval will begin and there will be a first beep followed by a second beep at the time you set. Super simple and easy to use

**Developer response:** Happy to hear it meets your needs - we spent a lot of time making it as simple as possible.

### 1/5 — This app is a joke , Do not waste your money.It is a joke what a waste of money

*2022-11-15, version 2.0*

This app is a joke , Do not waste your money.It is a joke what a waste of money

### 5/5 — Great app does exactly what it says

*2022-08-22*

Does exactly what it says. Perfect for dry fire anywhere, or use on a noisy range (works great with Bluetooth Peltor headers) when a shot timer would get confused.  I use this on random regularly for dry fire practice.

### 4/5 — Works and possible to train with it

*2022-05-25, version 2.0*

For a simple app like this its ok. Changing the sounds would be nice because really dont like this sound :) overall works I will be able doing some gun manual trainings ie drawing, reloading etc. Worth the price for me. But if would be more expensive I would pass probably.

### 4/5 — Good home training tool

*2022-03-25*

This app is great for dry fire training at home.  Draw times can drastically decrease the more you use it if you are training properly.  Very basic but does exactly what I expected.  Positives: You can set your timer to accommodate the type of training you are performing.  The timer itself is loud enough to hear so no issues there.  Negatives: I don’t know if you can repeat the timer without manually restarting it, but that’s just fine for what I’m doing.  Not sure if that is even a negative.  Overall, great alternative to a full range shot timer.  If you are like most of us who enjoy practicing at home before sending rounds down range, this is a great training aide to have on your phone or tablet.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the well thought out review. Glad this app is useful to you.

### 5/5 — What I needed

*2022-02-05*

This has exactly what I was looking for. 

•Random start time 
•Custom par times for reload times or day firing 
• $1 to practice at home is well worth it

**Developer response:** Very glad we checked all your boxes - we hope you enjoy using it.

### 5/5 — Simple and easy to use

*2022-01-10*

It's $1 and well worth it for any dry fire timer.

**Developer response:** Thank you, glad you’re happy with it. We think it’s the best value for a par timer on the App Store.

### 5/5 — KISS Principal MVP

*2021-12-31*

Was looking for par timer for reloading drills.  It is perfect for my need.  Simple and easy to use for dry fire practice.  Would be nice to have option to change beep tone, but that would introduce feature creep.  As a minimum viable product (MVP), it’s superb and well worth the investment of $0.99.
Please add to app description the range for random start time setting.

**Developer response:** Thank you. Definitely trying to keep it simple and trying to keep out anything superfluous or anything that would add a lot more buttons. I’m glad you appreciate the intent.

## Frequently asked questions about Par Timer

### What is the price of Par Timer?

Par Timer is a paid app, costing $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you full access to its features without any additional costs or subscriptions.

### What devices does Par Timer support?

Par Timer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It is designed to function across these Apple devices.

### How often is Par Timer updated?

The latest version of Par Timer is 2.1, last updated on August 25, 2025. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Par Timer?

Par Timer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can Par Timer detect gunshots?

No, Par Timer does NOT detect audible gunshots. Its sole purpose is to function as a timing device for practice, not to react to live fire.

### How do I change the start delay on Par Timer?

To change the start delay, simply tap the start time display. You can toggle between 3 seconds, random, and instant start delays.

### How do I adjust the par time in Par Timer?

You can adjust the par time by tapping it to enter a new value or by using the plus and minus buttons to fine-tune it to the tenth of a second.

### What are the benefits of using Par Timer for practice?

Par Timer allows you to set specific par times and practice beating the clock with customizable start delays. This helps competitive shooters improve their reaction time and overall performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2025-08-25

We added instant start as a delay option.

### 2.0 — 2020-03-16

- New user interface, all settings are handled from one screen. Tap the start time to toggle between "Random" and "3 Seconds" and then tap the par time to change it, or use the plus and minus buttons for tenths adjustments
- Dark Mode is now supported.

### 1.5 — 2018-10-17

- Support for larger phone screens
- We now highlight the par time when editing, to make it easier to overwrite
- We now warn users when their volume is too low
- We now play sounds regardless of the mute switch

### 1.4 — 2017-03-23

- Bug fixes and enhancements
- Thank you for your support.
- Please unmute your phone and turn up the volume to hear sounds.  Science!

### 1.3 — 2015-11-03

- Fixed a small UI bug.

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