# Par Timer Pro vs Recoil Shot Timer

Par Timer Pro and Recoil Shot Timer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Recoil Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Par Timer Pro's. Par Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 25) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Recoil Shot Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Par Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 367 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Par Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Recoil Shot Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, Recoil Shot Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | Recoil Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [NIftyBytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/458458062) |

## 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


### Recoil Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035)

This app uses your Apple Watch to time shooting drills and tracks your performance on your phone. It accurately times shots even in noisy environments or with suppressed firearms, providing detailed analytics on your performance.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch drill timing, Phone-based performance tracking, AI-powered recoil detection, Accurate timing in noisy conditions, Detailed shot statistics, Weapon type performance breakdown

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Recoil Pro - One Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

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

### Is Recoil Shot Timer free?

Recoil Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Par Timer Pro or Recoil Shot Timer?

Par Timer Pro is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Recoil Shot Timer averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do Par Timer Pro or Recoil Shot Timer have ads?

Neither Par Timer Pro nor Recoil Shot Timer shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and Recoil Shot Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Recoil Shot Timer on September 15, 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.*