# Ballistic X vs PaceMaster Timer

The clearest difference is price: PaceMaster Timer at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. PaceMaster Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 3) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PaceMaster Timer is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. PaceMaster Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Ballistic X against 3.7 for PaceMaster Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 147 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaceMaster Timer's.

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, PaceMaster Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic X | PaceMaster Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacemaster-timer/id6742756976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) | [Brendon Crowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689670092) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Sports, #171 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Shot group calculation, Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ), Load development data, MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support, Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase), Cross-device sync (optional)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Toolkit Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Photos rotate incorrectly
- Overlay data not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic impact detection
- Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
- More caliber options
- Customizable overlay colors
- Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay


### PaceMaster Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacemaster-timer/id6742756976)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistic X free?

Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PaceMaster Timer free?

PaceMaster Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or PaceMaster Timer?

Ballistic X is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while PaceMaster Timer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ballistic X or PaceMaster Timer have ads?

Neither Ballistic X nor PaceMaster Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or PaceMaster Timer?

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and PaceMaster Timer monthly. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 20, 2026 and PaceMaster Timer on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*