ShootOnTime vs ShotSentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ShotSentry
This app transforms your iPhone into a shot timer for practical shooting sports. It measures first-shot, split, and total string times for both live and dry fire practice, helping you build consistency and track progress without extra hardware.
- First-shot, split, and total string times
- Live Fire and Dry Fire modes
- Par-time training
- Customizable start delays
- Shot review and corrections
- Data export (CSV, PDF)
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POWERED BY SHOTSENTRY ENGINE V1.2 Turn your iPhone into a powerful shot timer and training companion. Measure first-shot times, splits, and total string times, and track your progress — no additional hardware required. ShotSentry automatically calibrates to your surroundings and helps filter out shots from nearby shooters. Its custom detection engine has been refined across more than 700 simulated range environments to improve performance from quiet bays to busy ranges. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Preparing for USPSA, IDPA, or other practical shooting competitions? Build consistency between matches with timed drills, par-time practice, and performance tracking. Use ShotSentry to refine your routine and measure progress at your own pace. LIVE FIRE & DRY FIRE Use Live Fire mode to detect live fire at the range, or switch to Dry Fire to capture trigger clicks during practice at home. Both modes support the same drills, start signals, par times, and timing tools. Dry Fire is optimized for snap-cap and striker clicks in quiet settings. Adjust sensitivity as needed, and use Check Detection to test your setup before starting. TRAIN YOUR WAY • Fixed or random start delays • Built-in drills for quick practice • First-shot, split, and total string times • Live Fire and Dry Fire modes • Par-time training • Easy shot review and corrections • Full-screen, distraction-free range view • Light and Dark Mode • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support START FREE Enjoy 5 timed runs every day with all core timing features included. Upgrade only when you're ready for more. SHOTSENTRY PRO - No subscription. One purchase unlocks all Pro features. • Unlimited Runs: Train without daily limits. • Personal Bests: See when you beat your fastest first shot, split, or string time. • Adaptive Par: Automatically tighten your par time as you improve. • Listen-Only Mode: Start timing when an external hardware shot timer beeps. Capture the same string on your iPhone without a second start signal — useful for training and matches. • String Replay: Listen to a saved string and move, add, or delete shot markers by ear. Audio stays on your iPhone and is saved only with your permission. • Gear Tags: Label runs by firearm, holster, or load; filter your history and include tags in exports. • Custom Drills: Create and save drills for your training goals. • Performance History: Review sessions and trends by drill, with separate Live Fire and Dry Fire history. • Advanced Par Training: Run up to 20 automatic repetitions. • Automatic Stop: End a run automatically after the final shot. • Data Export: Save your results as CSV or PDF files. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Microphone audio is analyzed directly on your iPhone and never uploaded. Pro can optionally save string audio locally for replay, and you control whether that feature is enabled. No accounts, advertising, or tracking. HELP SHAPE SHOTSENTRY Have a feature idea, a drill suggestion, or a bug to report? Tap Send Feedback in the About screen. IMPORTANT ShotSentry is a practice and training tool, not an approved match timer. Detection can be affected by wind, echoes, nearby shooters, phone placement, cases, and other conditions. Always follow firearm safety rules and your range's regulations. Privacy Policy: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/privacy Support: https://technickalapps.com/shot-timer/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShootOnTime at none against ShotSentry's 1. ShootOnTime also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). ShotSentry's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. ShotSentry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShootOnTime asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ShootOnTime against 5.0 for ShotSentry. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShootOnTime has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of ShootOnTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShotSentry's.
ShootOnTime ships an update weekly, ShotSentry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShootOnTime | ShotSentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiberApps | TechNICKal LLC |
Customer experience
ShootOnTime
ShotSentry
Bugs and requests
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
ShotSentry
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShootOnTime
No in-app purchases
ShotSentry
- ShotSentry Pro$9.99









