Precision Match Timer vs Element Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Precision Match Timer
A customizable timer designed for shooting matches that utilize a Par Time. Features a unique shake-to-start function for hands-free operation. Ideal for precision rifle and NRL competitions.
- Customizable Par Time
- Shake to Start
- Match timer
- Rifle shooting support
- NRL match compatible
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Great watch timer to use for shooting rifle matches (or any matches) where a Par Time is used. Customize it for your use. Shake to Start the timer when your hands are full!
Element Ballistics
This app offers precise firing solutions with a user-friendly interface. Create custom rifle profiles, select from a vast bullet database, and calibrate ballistics for accuracy. It also provides weather reports and integrates with smart devices.
- Create ballistic profiles for rifles
- Extensive bullet database with drag profiles
- Calibrate ballistics (BC, Muzzle Velocity)
- View ballistic data graphs and tables
- Predicted point of impact in reticle view
- Obtain local weather reports
- Connect with smart devices
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Element Ballistics provides accurate and reliable firing solutions through a friendly user interface. -Create ballistic profiles for different rifles. -Choose bullets from an extensive database featuring Doppler-verified drag profiles. -Calibrate BC, Muzzle Velocity and more using the “true” feature, and choose from a variety of drag functions (G1, G7, GA, RA4) -View graphs and tables with ballistic data, and export/import profiles. -View predicted point of impact in a reticle view (FFP and SFP). -Obtain weather reports for your location. -Connect with smart devices like the Element HYPR-7 and Element Rangefinders to synchronise profiles & preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Element Ballistics at Free against Precision Match Timer's $19.99. Precision Match Timer's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (62% vs 25%). On ratings volume, 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
Element Ballistics is free to download; Precision Match Timer costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Precision Match Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Precision Match Timer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Element Ballistics's.
Precision Match Timer ships an update fortnightly, Element Ballistics every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Precision Match Timer | Element Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better | 3.6 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Loehle | Element Optics |
Customer experience
Precision Match Timer
Element Ballistics
In-app purchases
Precision Match Timer
No in-app purchases
Element Ballistics
No in-app purchases
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