MantisX vs Par Timer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MantisX
This training system analyzes your shotgun shooting mechanics using data collected by a separate sensor. It provides diagnostics to help you improve your accuracy and performance.
- Shotgun shooting improvement
- Sensor data analysis
- Shooting mechanics diagnostics
- Performance tracking
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MantisX is a training system that helps you improve your shotgun shooting. Use of the app requires a MantisX Sensor which can be bought here: http://www.mantisx.com . It attaches to our detachable rail adapter. The internal electronics of the MantisX Sensor collect movement data before, during, and after your shot. The app analyzes the data and diagnoses your shooting mechanics.
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
MantisX and Par Timer Pro both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MantisX's written reviews are positive against 59% of Par Timer Pro's. MantisX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Par Timer Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (374 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Par Timer Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MantisX asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MantisX against 4.5 for Par Timer Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 374 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MantisX's written reviews are positive against 59% of Par Timer Pro's.
MantisX ships an update every 2 months, Par Timer Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MantisX | Par Timer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (374 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 374 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mantis Tech LLC | Luke Pighetti |
Customer experience
MantisX
Par Timer Pro
Bugs and requests
MantisX
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
MantisX
No in-app purchases
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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