Comparison

Par Timer Pro vs ShotSentry

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
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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

ShotSentry

This app transforms your iPhone into a shot timer for practical shooting sports. It measures first-shot, split, and total string times for both live and dry fire practice, helping you build consistency and track progress without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • First-shot, split, and total string times
  • Live Fire and Dry Fire modes
  • Par-time training
  • Customizable start delays
  • Shot review and corrections
  • Data export (CSV, PDF)
Features
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POWERED BY SHOTSENTRY ENGINE V1.2 Turn your iPhone into a powerful shot timer and training companion. Measure first-shot times, splits, and total string times, and track your progress — no additional hardware required. ShotSentry automatically calibrates to your surroundings and helps filter out shots from nearby shooters. Its custom detection engine has been refined across more than 700 simulated range environments to improve performance from quiet bays to busy ranges. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Preparing for USPSA, IDPA, or other practical shooting competitions? Build consistency between matches with timed drills, par-time practice, and performance tracking. Use ShotSentry to refine your routine and measure progress at your own pace. LIVE FIRE & DRY FIRE Use Live Fire mode to detect live fire at the range, or switch to Dry Fire to capture trigger clicks during practice at home. Both modes support the same drills, start signals, par times, and timing tools. Dry Fire is optimized for snap-cap and striker clicks in quiet settings. Adjust sensitivity as needed, and use Check Detection to test your setup before starting. TRAIN YOUR WAY • Fixed or random start delays • Built-in drills for quick practice • First-shot, split, and total string times • Live Fire and Dry Fire modes • Par-time training • Easy shot review and corrections • Full-screen, distraction-free range view • Light and Dark Mode • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support START FREE Enjoy 5 timed runs every day with all core timing features included. Upgrade only when you're ready for more. SHOTSENTRY PRO - No subscription. One purchase unlocks all Pro features. • Unlimited Runs: Train without daily limits. • Personal Bests: See when you beat your fastest first shot, split, or string time. • Adaptive Par: Automatically tighten your par time as you improve. • Listen-Only Mode: Start timing when an external hardware shot timer beeps. Capture the same string on your iPhone without a second start signal — useful for training and matches. • String Replay: Listen to a saved string and move, add, or delete shot markers by ear. Audio stays on your iPhone and is saved only with your permission. • Gear Tags: Label runs by firearm, holster, or load; filter your history and include tags in exports. • Custom Drills: Create and save drills for your training goals. • Performance History: Review sessions and trends by drill, with separate Live Fire and Dry Fire history. • Advanced Par Training: Run up to 20 automatic repetitions. • Automatic Stop: End a run automatically after the final shot. • Data Export: Save your results as CSV or PDF files. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Microphone audio is analyzed directly on your iPhone and never uploaded. Pro can optionally save string audio locally for replay, and you control whether that feature is enabled. No accounts, advertising, or tracking. HELP SHAPE SHOTSENTRY Have a feature idea, a drill suggestion, or a bug to report? Tap Send Feedback in the About screen. IMPORTANT ShotSentry is a practice and training tool, not an approved match timer. Detection can be affected by wind, echoes, nearby shooters, phone placement, cases, and other conditions. Always follow firearm safety rules and your range's regulations. Privacy Policy: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/privacy Support: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Par Timer Pro3 screens
ShotSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShotSentry at 100% against Par Timer Pro's 59%. ShotSentry also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Par Timer Pro's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ShotSentry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShotSentry 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 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 100% of ShotSentry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, ShotSentry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Par Timer Pro versus ShotSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPar Timer ProShotSentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (377 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings377 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuke PighettiTechNICKal LLC

Customer experience

Par Timer Pro

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

ShotSentry

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
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  • 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
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  • 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

ShotSentry

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

ShotSentry

One-time1
  • ShotSentry Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Par Timer Pro free?
Par Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShotSentry free?
ShotSentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Par Timer Pro or ShotSentry?
ShotSentry is rated higher. Par Timer Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while ShotSentry averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Par Timer Pro or ShotSentry have ads?
Neither Par Timer Pro nor ShotSentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Par Timer Pro or ShotSentry?
Par Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and ShotSentry every 3 days. Most recently, Par Timer Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShotSentry on November 10, 2026.

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