Comparison

Precision Match Timer vs Barrel Burner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable Par Time
  • Shake to Start
  • Match timer
  • Rifle shooting support
  • NRL match compatible
Features
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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!

About

Barrel Burner

Track the lifespan and usage of your firearm barrels and components. Designed for competitive shooters and enthusiasts, this tool ensures your gear remains in optimal condition for every shot. Maintain your firearms with precision and ease.

Highlights
  • Firearm barrel lifecycle tracking
  • Component usage monitoring
  • Precision tracking for enthusiasts
  • Designed by competitive shooters
  • Works with any firearm
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Designed by competitive shooters and industry experts, our app is built to help you track the lifecycle of your firearm barrels and components with precision and ease. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a dedicated enthusiast, this app works seamlessly with any firearm you want to monitor. Keep your gear in top shape and stay ahead of the game—because every shot counts!  Terms and Conditions: https://www.barrelburnerapp.com/app-terms-conditions

Screenshots

Barrel Burner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barrel Burner at Free against Precision Match Timer's $19.99. Barrel Burner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Precision Match Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Barrel Burner is free to download; Precision Match Timer costs $19.99 up front. Barrel Burner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Precision Match Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barrel Burner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Precision Match Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barrel Burner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precision Match Timer ships an update fortnightly, Barrel Burner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Precision Match Timer versus Barrel Burner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision Match TimerBarrel Burner
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoseph LoehleBarrel Burner, Ltd Liability Co.

Customer experience

Precision Match Timer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

Barrel Burner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Precision Match Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barrel Burner

Subscriptions3
  • Basic - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Precision Match Timer free?
Precision Match Timer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barrel Burner free?
Barrel Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Precision Match Timer or Barrel Burner?
Barrel Burner is rated higher. Precision Match Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Barrel Burner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Precision Match Timer or Barrel Burner have ads?
Neither Precision Match Timer nor Barrel Burner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precision Match Timer or Barrel Burner?
Precision Match Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Barrel Burner every 2 months. Most recently, Precision Match Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barrel Burner on October 18, 2026.

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