# Par Timer Pro vs IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

The clearest difference is rating: Par Timer Pro at 4.5 against IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's 3.0. Par Timer Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 377 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Par Timer Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipsc-shot-timer-by-shotsession/id6758970771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [Felipe Muniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876108450) |

## 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


### IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipsc-shot-timer-by-shotsession/id6758970771)

This app acts as a training companion for competitive shooters, automatically detecting and recording shot times. It allows users to track sessions, manage firearms, analyze performance, and share results, all while prioritizing offline functionality for use at the range.

**Highlights:** Smart shot detection, Live fire and dry fire modes, Session tracking with photos and notes, Firearm management, Performance analytics and charts, Results sharing, Offline first functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Shot Session Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Shot Session Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Par Timer Pro free?

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

### Is IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession free?

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Par Timer Pro or IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession?

Par Timer Pro is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Par Timer Pro or IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession have ads?

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession shows ads; Par Timer Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Par Timer Pro or IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession?

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession weekly. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession on October 28, 2026.

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