Comparison

FX Pocket Lite vs Timer IPSC

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

Head to head
About

FX Pocket Lite

Features
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FX Pocket Lite is the companion app for the FX Pocket Chronograph, a compact Doppler radar device that measures projectile velocity with precision. Supported Devices FX Pocket Chronograph V2 FX Pocket Chronograph D1 Instant Velocity Readings See your shot velocity the moment it is fired. The app connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your FX Pocket Chronograph and displays readings in real time. Toggle between feet per second (fps) and meters per second (m/s) with a single tap. Energy Calculations Know the impact energy of every shot. Enter your projectile weight and the app automatically calculates kinetic energy in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) or joules. Perfect for tuning your airgun or verifying compliance with field limits. Session Statistics Track your consistency with automatic statistics: Average velocity across all shots Extreme Spread (ES), the difference between fastest and slowest Standard Deviation (SD), your shot-to-shot consistency Shot History Every shot is logged with its timestamp and velocity. Scroll through your session to review individual shots, identify outliers, or track changes as you tune your setup. Session Management Save and review past sessions. Compare your performance across different days, pellet types, or power settings. Each session stores all shots with full statistics. Perfect For Airgun rifles and pistols Rimfire Paintball markers Airsoft guns Key Features Real-time Bluetooth connectivity Velocity in fps or m/s Energy in ft-lbs or joules Automatic statistics (Avg, ES, SD) Session history with full shot logs Dark theme for outdoor visibility Battery level indicator Auto-reconnect to your device No account required. No ads. Just accurate velocity data when you need it.

About

Timer IPSC

Features
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IPSC Timer turns your phone into a competition-grade shot timer. Start the timer, fire your shots, and get precise split times — all detected automatically through your device's microphone. SHOT DETECTION • Auto-calibrating microphone sensitivity • Adjustable detection threshold for different environments • Re-arm logic prevents double-counting from a single shot • Configurable dead time between detections TIMER MODES • Instant 3-second countdown with classic buzzer • Random delayed start (5/10/15/30 seconds) for realistic draw practice • Authentic competition-style countdown beeps and start signal SPLIT TIMES • Per-shot elapsed time and split calculations • Real-time display during recording • Detailed review after each string SESSION HISTORY • Tag sessions with custom labels • Browse and search past sessions • Filter by date range STATISTICS & ANALYTICS • Trend charts across sessions • Split time histograms • Consistency scores and percentile rankings • Average/fastest/slowest splits at a glance AUTO-STOP • Configurable silence detection (5 seconds to 2 minutes) • Timer stops automatically when shooting ends THEMES • Multiple visual themes with custom timer fonts • Dark and light variants Built for IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, and recreational shooters who want fast, reliable split times without expensive dedicated hardware. Works at any range — indoors or outdoors. No audio is recorded or stored. No data leaves your device. No internet required.

Screenshots

FX Pocket Lite4 screens
Timer IPSC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FX Pocket Lite at none against Timer IPSC's 1. FX Pocket Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timer IPSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FX Pocket Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FX Pocket Lite ships an update every 5 days, Timer IPSC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FX Pocket Lite versus Timer IPSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFX Pocket LiteTimer IPSC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEX Corporation OyJade

In-app purchases

None

FX Pocket Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer IPSC

One-time1
  • Timer IPSC$1.99

Questions

Is FX Pocket Lite free?
FX Pocket Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer IPSC free?
Timer IPSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FX Pocket Lite or Timer IPSC have ads?
Timer IPSC shows ads; FX Pocket Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, FX Pocket Lite or Timer IPSC?
FX Pocket Lite ships an update every 5 days, and Timer IPSC every 4 days. Most recently, FX Pocket Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and Timer IPSC on October 8, 2026.

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