# Shot Timer vs Athlon Ballistics

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Timer at 4.1 against Athlon Ballistics's 2.1. Shot Timer also leads on ratings volume (452 vs 78) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Athlon Ballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Athlon Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Timer has 452 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 16% of Athlon Ballistics's.

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Athlon Ballistics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Timer | Athlon Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews)** | [2.1 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **452** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **22.0% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) | [Sportsgear Outdoor Products LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702462041) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865)

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

**Highlights:** Multiple drill types, Personalized coaching tips, Attach photos to drill history, Adjustable timer settings, Set par time goals, Microphone sensitivity adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shot pick up
- 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
- 👍 Decent basic training tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire
- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection
- 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use
- 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Registers unholstering as a shot
- Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
- Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection
- Allow timing of multiple shots and strings
- Add more customizable drill options
- Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection


### Athlon Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970)

This app provides advanced ballistic solutions and integrates with thermal devices to upload ballistic data. It allows users to manage rifle and bullet profiles, customize reticles, and create holdovers directly on compatible thermal scopes and clip-ons.

**Highlights:** Advanced ballistic solutions, G1/G7 factory cartridge library, Upload data to thermal scopes, Thermal control interface, Set rifle and bullet profiles, Create BDC holdovers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chronograph hardware works well
- 👍 Some users find the app user-friendly
- 👍 Good customer support mentioned
- 👍 Affordable product compared to competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues are prevalent
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Account creation problems
- 🐛 Data export is unreliable
- 🐛 Poor user interface/experience

**Reported bugs**

- App will not sync sessions
- Exported data has incorrect/reverted session names and variables
- App will not open on iPhone
- App crashes when using specific reticles
- Cannot enter elevation or DA

**Requested features**

- Add more ammo/bullet profiles (Barnes, etc.)
- Expand projectile data beyond G1 (e.g., G7)
- Allow manual entry of projectile data
- Improve user interface for reloaders
- Add support for air rifles/air guns, bows, crossbows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Timer free?

Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Athlon Ballistics free?

Athlon Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Timer or Athlon Ballistics?

Shot Timer is rated higher. Shot Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while Athlon Ballistics averages 2.1 from 78 ratings.

### Do Shot Timer or Athlon Ballistics have ads?

Neither Shot Timer nor Athlon Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Timer or Athlon Ballistics?

Shot Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Athlon Ballistics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Athlon Ballistics on September 19, 2026.

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