Ares Alpha vs Par Timer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ares Alpha
Coordinate your team in airsoft and milsim games with real-time teammate tracking, command hierarchy, and mission updates. Navigate the battlefield effectively, reduce friendly fire, and receive or send orders instantly. Supports large-scale events and custom maps.
- Real-time teammate tracking
- Teammate status indicators
- Hierarchical command structure
- Mission and order transmission
- Customizable battlefield maps
- Support for large-scale events
- In-game notifications
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Ares Alpha brings real-time position of your teammates, a hierarchical chain of command, mission updates from the game organizer, as well as transmission of information to the team leaders on the battlefield. Features: * Realtime tracking of your teammates on the battlefield map * View status of your teammates (dead/alive/medic needed/support) * Easier navigation on the battlefield, depending on the position of your teammates (reduces the risk of friendly fire) * Receive orders from your commanders / Send orders to your subordinates * You can create customized maps of the battlefield on app website for each game/event (ares-alpha.com) * Supports large events with hundreds, or even thousands of players * You can create a detailed chain of command, from generals to soldiers. * Phone notifications for new objectives or orders. * Perks to improve the gameplay * Player profile management * Club management * Electronic props * Multiple game mode: Quick game, Event, Battle Royale, Countdown Recommendations: * We recommend the use of an external power bank four your phone. Depending of your phone model there's a chance Ares Alpha will automatically be closed after a longer standby time. Using a power bank, you will avoid this type of situation, ensuring yourself basically unlimited use of Ares during the game. * To avoid accidents during the game we recommend the use of a protective cover for your phone. * We recommend the use of a Bluetooth smart band for receiving app notifications. The app was successfully tested on a Xiaomi Mi Smart Band, but any other type that allows app notifications should work. Ares Alpha it's heavy optimized to work on areas with poor levels of phone signal. But, in the rare cases where you don't have any mobile data access, Ares Alpha won't work. Warning: Ares Alpha is designed for airsoft and paintball activities. Do not use it in any other situations like touristic orientation. www.ares-alpha.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Par Timer Pro
Enhance firearm proficiency for safety and speed with this training app. It precisely tracks your par times for dry fire and live-fire drills, helping you improve shooting discipline, timing, and accuracy. Ideal for concealed carry permit holders and competitive shooters.
- Par time tracking
- Dry fire practice
- Live-fire drill support
- Accuracy and timing measurement
- Firearm safety and control enhancement
- Progress tracking
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Perfect for honing firearm skills for safety and speed! Whether you're a member of the USCCA, a CCW permit holder, a competitor in IDPA and USPSA events, or a range safety officer, Par Timer Pro is designed to refine your shooting discipline. We support both newcomers and experienced marksmen in tracking and improving their firearm proficiency, timing and accuracy with unmatched precision and ease of use. Crafted for ease of use and accuracy, Par Timer Pro strips away the complexity of traditional shooting timers. It’s a seamless companion for dry fire practice at home or live-fire sessions at the range, promoting firearm safety and control. With Par Timer Pro, elevate your concealed carry skills to prepare for CCW licensing and CCW training across all 50 states, staying safe and responsible. NOTE: Be informed that Par Timer Pro is does not capture the sound of gunfire shots. Instead, our focus is on tracking par times effectively for your training drills, ensuring you gain the most from your dry fire and live-fire practices. Train with confidence, measure your progress, and achieve your firearm mastery goals with Par Timer Pro Terms and Conditions: https://partimerpro.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://partimerpro.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Par Timer Pro at 4.5 against Ares Alpha's 4.0. Par Timer Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (374 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ares Alpha sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Par Timer Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Par Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 374 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Ares Alpha's written reviews are positive against 59% of Par Timer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ares Alpha ships an update every 4 days, Par Timer Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ares Alpha | Par Timer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (30 ratings) | 4.5 (374 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 374 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tdasoft International SRL | Luke Pighetti |
Customer experience
Ares Alpha
Par Timer Pro
Bugs and requests
Ares Alpha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Par Timer Pro
Reported bugs
10 issues- App bricks without internet
- App asks for payment for basic features
- App collects information
- App sold user info, leading to spam
- Videos not functional
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- Repeat function not found
- App boots to a black screen
- App shows a blank screen
- App quit working
- App stopped working
Requested features
13 requests- Allow offline functionality
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Implement a rep counter
- Add ability to set reps for loops
- Add option to configure different tones for start/stop
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- Disable screen lock
- Add microphone support for shot tracking
- Allow editing standby time
- Add more beep sounds, similar to Pact timer
- Option to opt out of standby time on follow-on iterations
- Ability to set par individually on each rep
- Add random multi-target call outs for each iteration
- Ability to design multi-stage drills
In-app purchases
Ares Alpha
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$34.991 Year
Par Timer Pro
- 1 Week$0.997 Days
- 1 week$2.997 Days
- 1 month$2.991 Month
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- All Access$4.997 Days
- 1 month$6.991 Month
- All Access$7.997 Days
- All Access$12.991 Month
- All Access$14.991 Month
- All Access$19.991 Year
- 12 months3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- All Access$29.991 Year
- All Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- All Access$49.991 Year
- 12 months3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$69.99
Questions
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