# Par Timer Pro vs IPSC Shot Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPSC Shot Timer at 100% against Par Timer Pro's 59%. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Par Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (374 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. IPSC Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPSC Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Par Timer Pro has 374 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of IPSC Shot Timer's.

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | IPSC Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipsc-shot-timer/id6766259993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [EX Corporation Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391053704) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipsc-shot-timer/id6766259993)

This application transforms your iPhone into a precise shot timer for practical pistol training. It accurately measures split times and offers customizable par-time training without requiring dedicated hardware. Designed for competitive shooters, it focuses on delivering essential data for practice.

**Highlights:** Microphone-based shot detection, Split times for every shot, Customizable par-time buzzer, Adjustable sensitivity, Screen stays awake during runs, No ads or tracking

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

**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 IPSC Shot Timer free?

IPSC Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

IPSC Shot Timer is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while IPSC Shot Timer averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither Par Timer Pro nor IPSC Shot Timer shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and IPSC Shot Timer on October 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.*