Par Timer Pro vs ShotPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Par Timer Pro
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.
- Par time tracking
- Dry fire practice
- Live-fire drill support
- Accuracy and timing measurement
- Firearm safety and control enhancement
- Progress tracking
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Perfect for honing firearm skills for safety and speed! Whether you're a member of the USCCA, a CCW permit holder, a competitor in IDPA and USPSA events, or a range safety officer, Par Timer Pro is designed to refine your shooting discipline. We support both newcomers and experienced marksmen in tracking and improving their firearm proficiency, timing and accuracy with unmatched precision and ease of use. Crafted for ease of use and accuracy, Par Timer Pro strips away the complexity of traditional shooting timers. It’s a seamless companion for dry fire practice at home or live-fire sessions at the range, promoting firearm safety and control. With Par Timer Pro, elevate your concealed carry skills to prepare for CCW licensing and CCW training across all 50 states, staying safe and responsible. NOTE: Be informed that Par Timer Pro is does not capture the sound of gunfire shots. Instead, our focus is on tracking par times effectively for your training drills, ensuring you gain the most from your dry fire and live-fire practices. Train with confidence, measure your progress, and achieve your firearm mastery goals with Par Timer Pro Terms and Conditions: https://partimerpro.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://partimerpro.com/privacy/
ShotPulse
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ShotPulse: The Shot Timer That Follows Your Shots Most shot timers rely on a microphone. In busy indoor ranges, they often pick up shots from nearby shooters, making results unreliable. They also struggle with dry fire training, where there is no gunshot to detect, and suppressed firearms or low-recoil platforms often require constant sensitivity adjustments. ShotPulse takes a different approach. Instead of listening for sound, ShotPulse uses a compact Bluetooth motion sensor to detect the movement generated by your firearm or trigger action. By measuring movement rather than noise, it accurately identifies your shots—regardless of what's happening around you. Whether you're training at a crowded range, outdoors, or practising dry fire at home, ShotPulse delivers consistent shot timing you can trust. How It Works Simply attach ShotPulse to your firearm or wear it on your index finger using the included strap. Open the ShotPulse app, connect via Bluetooth, and choose your firearm, training mode, sensor position, and sensitivity. As you train, ShotPulse detects each shot-related movement and instantly sends precise timing data to the app in real time. Track Every Session ShotPulse automatically records key performance metrics, including: First shot time Split times Total shot count Rounds per minute (RPM) Complete session results Every session is saved automatically, making it easy to review previous training, compare performance, and monitor your progress over time. Built for Every Training Style Dry Fire Detect trigger and hammer movement without firing a round, allowing realistic practice without relying on sound. Airsoft & Air Guns Fine-tune sensitivity for low-impulse platforms, including airsoft, CO₂, and air-powered firearms. Live Fire Time only your own shots—even in noisy, crowded shooting ranges—without microphone interference. PulseAim Integration Pair ShotPulse with PulseAim to combine precise shot timing with real-time target scoring and shot group analysis. No Subscription Required The ShotPulse app is free to download, and every feature is included with your ShotPulse device. There are no subscriptions, recurring fees, or locked features. Learn more at ShotPulse.com. App Permissions ShotPulse requests only the permissions required for its core functionality. Bluetooth Bluetooth is required to connect to your ShotPulse sensor, receive shot timing data, configure device settings, and manage the sensor. Without Bluetooth access, the app cannot communicate with the device and its core features will not function. Location On iOS, location permission is required by the operating system to scan for certain Bluetooth devices. ShotPulse requests this permission solely to meet this system requirement. ShotPulse does not access, collect, store, transmit, or track your GPS location. No location data is used or displayed anywhere in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShotPulse at none against Par Timer Pro's 16. ShotPulse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Par Timer Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Par Timer Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ShotPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, ShotPulse every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Par Timer Pro | ShotPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (374 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 374 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Luke Pighetti | Pulse Frontier, Inc |
Bugs and requests
Par Timer Pro
Reported bugs
10 issues- App bricks without internet
- App asks for payment for basic features
- App collects information
- App sold user info, leading to spam
- Videos not functional
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- Repeat function not found
- App boots to a black screen
- App shows a blank screen
- App quit working
- App stopped working
Requested features
13 requests- 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
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- Disable screen lock
- Add microphone support for shot tracking
- Allow editing standby time
- Add more beep sounds, similar to Pact timer
- Option to opt out of standby time on follow-on iterations
- Ability to set par individually on each rep
- Add random multi-target call outs for each iteration
- Ability to design multi-stage drills
ShotPulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Par Timer Pro
- 1 Week$0.997 Days
- 1 week$2.997 Days
- 1 month$2.991 Month
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- All Access$4.997 Days
- 1 month$6.991 Month
- All Access$7.997 Days
- All Access$12.991 Month
- All Access$14.991 Month
- All Access$19.991 Year
- 12 months3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- All Access$29.991 Year
- All Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- All Access$49.991 Year
- 12 months3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$69.99
ShotPulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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