# Par Timer Pro vs DryfireX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Par Timer Pro at 58% against DryfireX's 14%. Par Timer Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). DryfireX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, 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. DryfireX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Par Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 367 ratings behind it against 3, 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 14% of DryfireX's.

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, DryfireX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | DryfireX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dryfirex/id6747921814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [Petter Staveland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636862179) |

## 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


### DryfireX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dryfirex/id6747921814)

This app uses your device's microphone to precisely time your firearm draw and trigger click for realistic at-home training. It offers instant statistics, detailed history tracking, and customizable sound calibration for accurate reaction timing.

**Highlights:** Audio-based shot timing, Draw and trigger click detection, Accurate reaction time measurement, Progress tracking and statistics, Sound and sensitivity calibration, Real-time visual and audio feedback

**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 DryfireX free?

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

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

Par Timer Pro is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while DryfireX averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Par Timer Pro nor DryfireX shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and DryfireX every 3 months. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and DryfireX on September 10, 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.*