Gun Shot Timer vs ShootOnTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gun Shot Timer
This app provides an accurate and user-friendly shot timer for improving shooting skills. It offers adjustable delays, par times, and a loud start beep, with options to save, email, and print shot data.
- Adjustable start delay
- Random start delay
- Adjustable par time
- Loud start beep
- Large numerical display
- Save shot data
- Email shot data
- Print shot data
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The Free Shot Timer is an extremely accurate shot timer application that anyone can use to improve their shooting skills. When designing the Free Shot Timer we asked shooters of all types and experience levels what they wanted in a timer. We found that the most important features in a shot timer from the shooter’s perspective are ACCURACY and EASE OF OPERATION. The last thing people want to do at the range is mess around with their timer, but at the same time they want it to work. With that in mind we engineered a shot timer app that has the precision of a high dollar stand-alone unit, with an incredibly user-friendly interface. But we didn’t stop there… Other Features: Adjustable Start Delay (0-4 seconds). Random Start Delay (randomly starts the timer 2-5 seconds after the start button is pressed). Adjustable Par Time (0-99.99 seconds). Extra Loud Start Beep, designed to be heard through ear protection. Large, easy to read numerical display. Save shot data to view later. Email shot data. Print shot data right from your device using AirPrint.
ShootOnTime
This app provides a simple and efficient par timer for shooting practice, suitable for both dry firing at home and live fire at the range. It focuses on tracking par times to help users improve their performance without collecting any user data.
- Par time tracking
- Dry fire training
- Live fire practice
- Performance enhancement
- Simple interface
- Privacy focused
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ShootOnTime is an entirely free and easy-to-use par timer application. Whether you're dry firing at home or honing your skills at the range, our app is designed to serve you as an efficient tool for increasing your performance. With an emphasis on simplicity and functionality, ShootOnTime eliminates the complexities found in many timer apps, making it an ideal companion for both novice and experienced shooters alike. PRIVACY: We Respect Your Data At ShootOnTime, we hold your privacy in the highest regard. Rest assured, we do not collect or store any data input by users within the app. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a secure user experience. NOTE: Please be aware that ShootOnTime does NOT register or detect the audible firing of firearms. The app focuses solely on par time tracking for your shooting practices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShootOnTime at 90% against Gun Shot Timer's 27%. ShootOnTime also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). Gun Shot Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShootOnTime holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShootOnTime has 1.1K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Gun Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of ShootOnTime's.
Gun Shot Timer ships an update every 17 months, ShootOnTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gun Shot Timer | ShootOnTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (195 ratings) | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 195 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innovative Applications | LiberApps |
Customer experience
Gun Shot Timer
ShootOnTime
User reviews
Gun Shot Timer
From 195 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Free application with no ads
- ⏱️ Excellent for dry fire practice
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔧 Adjustable sensitivity settings
- ⚙️ Customizable par time and random start delay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Fails to detect gunshots reliably
- 📉 Significant performance degradation over time
- 🔊 Start beep inaudible with hearing protection
- 🎙️ Microphone permission issues on newer iOS versions
- 📱 Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
ShootOnTime
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for dry fire practice
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Customizable par times
- 👍 Useful for indoor ranges
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficulty hearing the timer beep
- 🐛 Unable to track or display shot times
- 🐛 Inability to rename or delete presets
- 🐛 Timer stops when screen locks
Bugs and requests
Gun Shot Timer
Reported bugs
10 issues- Shot detection fails on iPhone 7, iPhone 10, iPhone 11, and newer models
- App crashes when saving times
- Screen rotation causes functionality issues
- Settings menu becomes inaccessible
- Timer doesn't start or tick after beep
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- Microphone not recognized despite permissions enabled
- Only picks up first shot, misses subsequent shots
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS versions
- Visual glitches in settings dial (brief flashing)
- App performance degradation after OS updates
Requested features
11 requests- Bluetooth headphone support for better detection and mobility
- Louder or adjustable start beep frequency
- Press-to-stop button instead of slide gesture
- Split times visible on main screen without scrolling
- Extended par timer range (up to 15 seconds)
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- Course of fire setup for multiple shots with intervals
- Progress tracking and graphing over time
- Dedicated airsoft microphone detection setting
- Better iPhone microphone configuration instructions
- Improved UI design and screen fit optimization
- Ad-free premium version option
ShootOnTime
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to enter decimal values for par times
- Forced updates at inconvenient times
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to measure split times
- Option to set more than 5 par times
- Ability to adjust tone volume or use custom sounds
- Ability to export/import settings between devices
- Option to count up instead of count down
In-app purchases
Gun Shot Timer
No in-app purchases
ShootOnTime
No in-app purchases
Questions
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