Comparison

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics vs PaceMaster Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

Manage your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to enhance shooting accuracy. Create and store gun profiles, access extensive bullet libraries, and view shooting solutions remotely. The app also facilitates firmware updates for your device.

Highlights
  • Gun profile management
  • Access bullet libraries
  • Remote target viewing
  • Custom target creation
  • Printable range cards
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The Kestrel LiNK® Ballistics App gives you the ability to manage key features and functions of your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to maximize convenience and boost your shooting performance. Quickly and easily create, upload, download, and store gun profiles and access the Applied Ballistics and Hornady libraries of lab-tested bullet parameters and profiles for use in your Kestrel Ballistics Meter using the Gun Profile Manager(1). Place your Kestrel in the vane mount on a tripod (sold separately) to view solutions remotely from your shooting position on your mobile device using Single Target Mode. Create and send up to 10 custom targets to your Kestrel or export a printable range card using Target Card Mode(2). The Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app also allows you to easily update the firmware in any LiNK-enabled Kestrel Ballistics meter or HUD so you always have the latest features and improvements. * Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter, 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter, and Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display (1) Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs and AB Custom Drag Models. Kestrel 5700 and 2700 Ballistics Weather Meters can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs. Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meters with Hornady 4DOF can access Hornady G1 & G7 BCs and Hornady Bullet Files. (2) Target Card Mode available on Kestrel 5700 Elite Models only.

About

PaceMaster Timer

This app provides customizable timers with various alert options to help you manage your pace during workouts, tasks, or any timed activity. It offers haptic feedback and voice or beep alerts for seamless timing.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Start, halfway, and countdown alerts
  • Haptic feedback
  • Voice or beep alerts
  • Save custom timers
Features
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Master your timing with PaceMaster Timer, the ultimate companion for precision in any activity. Whether you’re pacing a workout, managing a session, or tracking a task that demands perfect rhythm, this app keeps you in control of your pace. Say hello to effortless timing across a variety of pursuits—perfect for physical activities, cooking, sports, and much more. Key Features: - Customizable Timers: Craft and save timers tailored to your unique needs. - Alert Settings: Stay on track with start, halfway, 10-second countdown alerts as well as custom alerts. - Haptic Feedback: Feel the pace with adjustable haptic cues—no need to glance at your watch. - Voice or Beep Alerts: Choose voice announcements or beeps to suit your alert style. Designed to help you maintain composure during time-sensitive tasks, PaceMaster Timer ensures you never miss a beat. Take charge of your pace—download PaceMaster Timer today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaceMaster Timer at 100% against Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's 25%. PaceMaster Timer also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaceMaster Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kestrel LiNK Ballistics has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaceMaster Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, PaceMaster Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics versus PaceMaster Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LiNK BallisticsPaceMaster Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (63 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen-Kellerman Co.Brendon Crowe

Customer experience

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative46.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative63.2%

PaceMaster Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

No in-app purchases

None

PaceMaster Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kestrel LiNK Ballistics free?
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceMaster Timer free?
PaceMaster Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or PaceMaster Timer?
PaceMaster Timer is rated higher. Kestrel LiNK Ballistics averages 2.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while PaceMaster Timer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or PaceMaster Timer have ads?
Neither Kestrel LiNK Ballistics nor PaceMaster Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or PaceMaster Timer?
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, and PaceMaster Timer monthly. Most recently, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics was updated on October 15, 2026 and PaceMaster Timer on October 3, 2026.

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