# Par Timer Pro vs Runtate

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | Runtate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtate-running-shoes-tracker/id6802347305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [Oscar Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882828243) |

## 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


### Runtate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtate-running-shoes-tracker/id6802347305)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shoe Vault Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Shoe Vault Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*