# Par Timer Pro vs ShootOnTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShootOnTime at none against Par Timer Pro's 16. ShootOnTime also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Par Timer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. ShootOnTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShootOnTime holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Par Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 90% of ShootOnTime's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | ShootOnTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootontime-par-timer/id6451364120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [LiberApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695213700) |

## 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


### ShootOnTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootontime-par-timer/id6451364120)

This app provides a simple and efficient par timer for shooting practice, suitable for both dry firing at home and live fire at the range. It focuses on tracking par times to help users improve their performance without collecting any user data.

**Highlights:** Par time tracking, Dry fire training, Live fire practice, Performance enhancement, Simple interface, Privacy focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for dry fire practice
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Customizable par times
- 👍 Useful for indoor ranges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty hearing the timer beep
- 🐛 Unable to track or display shot times
- 🐛 Inability to rename or delete presets
- 🐛 Timer stops when screen locks

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter decimal values for par times
- Forced updates at inconvenient times

**Requested features**

- Ability to measure split times
- Option to set more than 5 par times
- Ability to adjust tone volume or use custom sounds
- Ability to export/import settings between devices
- Option to count up instead of count down


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

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

### Is ShootOnTime free?

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

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

ShootOnTime is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while ShootOnTime averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Neither Par Timer Pro nor ShootOnTime shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and ShootOnTime weekly. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShootOnTime on September 22, 2026.

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