# MantisX vs Par Timer Pro

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 (376 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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 376 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 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MantisX | Par Timer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantisx-shotgun/id1472573629/reviews)** | [4.5 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mantis Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497174554) | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) |

## What reviewers say

### MantisX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantisx-shotgun/id1472573629)

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.

**Highlights:** Shotgun shooting improvement, Sensor data analysis, Shooting mechanics diagnostics, Performance tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Par Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730)

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.

**Highlights:** Par time tracking, Dry fire practice, Live-fire drill support, Accuracy and timing measurement, Firearm safety and control enhancement, Progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| All Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $12.99 | per month |
| All Access | $14.99 | per month |
| All Access | $19.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $19.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access | $49.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for dry fire practice
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helps improve shooting skills
- 👍 Useful for draw drills
- 👍 Good par timer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires internet connection
- 😞 Unusable without payment/subscription
- 😞 Collects user information
- 😞 Expensive subscription model
- 😞 Misleading advertising (not a shot tracker)

**Reported bugs**

- App bricks without internet
- App asks for payment for basic features
- App collects information
- App sold user info, leading to spam
- Videos not functional

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MantisX free?

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

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

Par Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MantisX or Par Timer Pro?

MantisX is rated higher. MantisX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 from 376 ratings.

### Do MantisX or Par Timer Pro have ads?

Neither MantisX nor Par Timer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MantisX or Par Timer Pro?

MantisX ships an update every 2 months, and Par Timer Pro weekly. Most recently, MantisX was updated on October 13, 2026 and Par Timer Pro on October 20, 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.*