# Rifle Shot Timer vs Athlon Ballistics

The clearest difference is rating: Athlon Ballistics at 4.7 against Rifle Shot Timer's 3.0. Athlon Ballistics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). Rifle Shot Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Athlon Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athlon Ballistics has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rifle Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Athlon Ballistics's.

Rifle Shot Timer ships an update every 12 months, Athlon Ballistics every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rifle Shot Timer | Athlon Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle-shot-timer/id1663620526/reviews) | **[4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 135 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

### Rifle Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle-shot-timer/id1663620526)

This utility app provides a versatile shot timer for various shooting drills, including single shot, multi-shot, par time, and split time exercises. It offers customizable start delays and optional countdowns with adjustable sensitivity levels.

**Highlights:** Single shot drills, Multi shot drills, Par time drills, Split time drills, Start delays, Optional countdown, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### 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, Vision Pro support

**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 Rifle Shot Timer free?

Rifle 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, Rifle Shot Timer or Athlon Ballistics?

Athlon Ballistics is rated higher. Rifle Shot Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Athlon Ballistics averages 4.7 from 66 ratings.

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

Neither Rifle Shot Timer nor Athlon Ballistics shows ads.

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

Rifle Shot Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Athlon Ballistics every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rifle Shot Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Athlon Ballistics on November 8, 2026.

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