Comparison

Gun Shot Timer vs ShootOnTime

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Adjustable start delay
  • Random start delay
  • Adjustable par time
  • Loud start beep
  • Large numerical display
  • Save shot data
  • Email shot data
  • Print shot data
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Par time tracking
  • Dry fire training
  • Live fire practice
  • Performance enhancement
  • Simple interface
  • Privacy focused
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Gun Shot Timer4 screens
ShootOnTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gun Shot Timer versus ShootOnTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGun Shot TimerShootOnTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (195 ratings)4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1951.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative ApplicationsLiberApps

Customer experience

Gun Shot Timer

All ratings195 ratings
Positive21.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative70.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative67.0%

ShootOnTime

All ratings1,092 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Gun Shot Timer

From 195 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Gun Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

None

ShootOnTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gun Shot Timer free?
Gun Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShootOnTime free?
ShootOnTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gun Shot Timer or ShootOnTime?
ShootOnTime is rated higher. Gun Shot Timer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while ShootOnTime averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Gun Shot Timer or ShootOnTime have ads?
Neither Gun Shot Timer nor ShootOnTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gun Shot Timer or ShootOnTime?
Gun Shot Timer ships an update every 17 months, and ShootOnTime weekly. Most recently, Gun Shot Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and ShootOnTime on September 25, 2026.

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