# Recoil Shot Timer vs ShootOnTime

The clearest difference is rating: ShootOnTime at 4.9 against Recoil Shot Timer's 4.3. ShootOnTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 25). Recoil Shot Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recoil Shot Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ShootOnTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShootOnTime holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShootOnTime has 1.1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Recoil Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of ShootOnTime's.

Recoil Shot Timer ships an update fortnightly, ShootOnTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recoil Shot Timer | ShootOnTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootontime-par-timer/id6451364120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NIftyBytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/458458062) | [LiberApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695213700) |

## What reviewers say

### Recoil Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-shot-timer/id6448735035)

This app uses your Apple Watch to time shooting drills and tracks your performance on your phone. It accurately times shots even in noisy environments or with suppressed firearms, providing detailed analytics on your performance.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch drill timing, Phone-based performance tracking, AI-powered recoil detection, Accurate timing in noisy conditions, Detailed shot statistics, Weapon type performance breakdown

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Recoil Pro - One Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


### ShootOnTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootontime-par-timer/id6451364120)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for dry fire practice
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Customizable par times
- 👍 Useful for indoor ranges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty hearing the timer beep
- 🐛 Unable to track or display shot times
- 🐛 Inability to rename or delete presets
- 🐛 Timer stops when screen locks

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter decimal values for par times
- Forced updates at inconvenient times

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recoil Shot Timer free?

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

### Is ShootOnTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Recoil Shot Timer or ShootOnTime?

ShootOnTime is rated higher. Recoil Shot Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ShootOnTime averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Recoil Shot Timer or ShootOnTime have ads?

Neither Recoil Shot Timer nor ShootOnTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recoil Shot Timer or ShootOnTime?

Recoil Shot Timer ships an update fortnightly, and ShootOnTime weekly. Most recently, Recoil Shot Timer was updated on September 15, 2026 and ShootOnTime on September 22, 2026.

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