# Par Timer Pro vs Shotbud

The clearest difference is rating: Par Timer Pro at 4.5 against Shotbud's 3.9. Par Timer Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (367 vs 49). Shotbud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, review sentiment, 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. Shotbud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Par Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 367 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Par Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shotbud's.

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, Shotbud every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | Shotbud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | [3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbud/id1526352591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [Shotbud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418634652) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shotbud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbud/id1526352591)

This app functions as a comprehensive shot timer for your watch, utilizing its sensors to accurately detect and isolate shots. It offers various training modes, detailed results, and customizable sensitivity settings to enhance your practice experience.

**Highlights:** Detects shots using watch sensors, Combines audio and motion data, Run drills with par times, View results and split times, Adjustable sensitivity settings, Multiple shooting modes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

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

### Is Shotbud free?

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

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

Par Timer Pro is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Shotbud averages 3.9 from 49 ratings.

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

Neither Par Timer Pro nor Shotbud shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and Shotbud every 5 months. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shotbud on June 10, 2026.

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