Comparison

Par Timer Pro vs Runtate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Par time tracking
  • Dry fire practice
  • Live-fire drill support
  • Accuracy and timing measurement
  • Firearm safety and control enhancement
  • Progress tracking
Features
Read full description

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/

About

Runtate

This app helps runners manage their shoe collection by tracking mileage and predicting when to retire pairs. It offers features like automatic background removal for shoe photos, manual or Apple Health run logging, and detailed statistics on running habits.

Highlights
  • Automatic background removal for shoe photos
  • Manual run logging
  • Apple Health sync for automatic distance import
  • Live tread-wear bar for shoe retirement
  • Running cost-per-mile calculation
  • Mileage trend charts and running heatmap
  • Customizable themes and unit support (mi/km)
Features
Read full description

Every runner in rotation knows the problem: too many pairs, not enough clarity on which one is nearing the end. Runtate turns your collection into a premium visual vault — and keeps the numbers straight so you always know how many miles are left before a pair should retire. ADD A SHOE, THE RIGHT WAY Photograph any shoe and Runtate automatically removes the background on-device, turning it into a clean, product-style shot on your personal pedestal display. TRACK EVERY MILE Log runs manually, or turn on Apple Health sync to import your workout distances automatically — just confirm which shoe you wore. KNOW WHEN TO RETIRE Each shoe shows a live tread-wear bar toward its retirement target, plus a running cost-per-mile calculation so you actually know what you're paying to run. SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE The Stats screen gives you a GitHub-style running heatmap, mileage trend charts by week/month/year, and filters across your whole rotation or a single pair. MADE FOR YOUR COLLECTION Two hand-tuned themes — Spotlight (dark) and Showroom (light) — and full mi/km support. Subscribe to track your full rotation without limits. Runtate is local-first: no account, no login, and your shoes, runs, and photos stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Par Timer Pro3 screens
Runtate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runtate at 5.0 against Par Timer Pro's 4.5. Par Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Par Timer Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Runtate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runtate 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 377 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Par Timer Pro versus Runtate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPar Timer ProRuntate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (377 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings377 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuke PighettiOscar Lopez

Customer experience

Par Timer Pro

All ratings374 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative37.3%

Runtate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Runtate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Par Timer Pro

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • 1 week$2.997 Days
  • 1 month$2.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • 1 month$6.991 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
  • 12 months3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Runtate

Subscriptions2
  • Shoe Vault Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Shoe Vault Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Par Timer Pro free?
Par Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runtate free?
Runtate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Par Timer Pro or Runtate?
Runtate is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Runtate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Par Timer Pro or Runtate have ads?
Neither Par Timer Pro nor Runtate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Par Timer Pro or Runtate?
Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and Runtate weekly. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Runtate on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons