# Par Timer Pro vs PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire

The clearest difference is rating: Par Timer Pro at 4.5 against PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire's 3.9. Par Timer Pro also leads on ratings volume (377 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Par Timer Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 377 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Par Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire'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, PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | [3.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinkpal-shot-timer-and-dry-fire/id6451376928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [Tomer Fichman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697815262) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $6.99 | 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 |
| 12 months | $49.99 | per year |

**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


### PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinkpal-shot-timer-and-dry-fire/id6451376928)

This app acts as a comprehensive shot timer and dry-fire training tool, utilizing your phone or smartwatch to measure and improve shooting speed and accuracy. It offers advanced analytics, scoring, and various drills for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and CCW holders, even working offline.

**Highlights:** Pro-grade acoustic shot timer, Dry fire practice at home, Laser training with drills, Watch OS smartwatch recoil timer, 100% offline capability, Advanced analytics and scoring, Competition-ready drills

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

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

### Is PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire free?

PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Par Timer Pro or PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire?

Par Timer Pro is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Par Timer Pro or PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire have ads?

Neither Par Timer Pro nor PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Par Timer Pro or PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire?

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire every 6 days. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlinkPal Shot Timer & Dry Fire on November 7, 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.*