# Par Timer Pro vs MatchDirector

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchDirector at none against Par Timer Pro's 10. MatchDirector also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Par Timer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. MatchDirector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, MatchDirector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | MatchDirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **377** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [COMPETITIVE METRICS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776168377) |

## 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


### MatchDirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchdirector/id6786584891)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 MatchDirector free?

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

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

Neither Par Timer Pro nor MatchDirector shows ads.

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

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and MatchDirector every 2 days. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and MatchDirector on October 31, 2026.

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