# Par Timer Pro vs ShotSentry

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Par Timer Pro | ShotSentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/par-timer-pro-firearm-trainer/id1505384730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotsentry-shot-timer/id6818273878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Pighetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416924519) | [TechNICKal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809568382) |

## 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


### ShotSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotsentry-shot-timer/id6818273878)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotSentry Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*