Comparison

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession 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

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

This app acts as a training companion for competitive shooters, automatically detecting and recording shot times. It allows users to track sessions, manage firearms, analyze performance, and share results, all while prioritizing offline functionality for use at the range.

Highlights
  • Smart shot detection
  • Live fire and dry fire modes
  • Session tracking with photos and notes
  • Firearm management
  • Performance analytics and charts
  • Results sharing
  • Offline first functionality
Features
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Shot Session is the shot timer for competitive shooters. Whether you train IPSC, USPSA or dry fire at home, Shot Session times every shot through your iPhone microphone and keeps every session. SMART SHOT DETECTION Tap Start, wait for the random beep and shoot. Your iPhone hears every shot and records your first shot and your splits automatically. Adjust the detection threshold to your gun and your range, with a live test that shows what the microphone hears. TRAINING MODES • Dry Fire: maximum sensitivity for trigger clicks at home • Live Fire: real shots at the range, with adjustable sensitivity • First Shot: your draw to first shot time • Multi Shot: every shot of the string, with your splits • Par Time: shoot within a time window you set APPLE WATCH Start the timer on your wrist and see your time without touching the iPhone. SESSION HISTORY Every run is saved with its splits. Add the firearm, the location and photos of your targets, and compare the runs of each session. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Charts for every session show your best and average times and how they drop over time. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Turn your best shot into a card and share it on Instagram Stories, WhatsApp or any app. POINTS AND INVITES Earn 1 point for every shot you train and 1,000 points for each friend who subscribes with your link. Use your points for a discount on your next renewal. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No account needed to start. Everything is saved on your iPhone first, even at a range with no signal, and syncs when you sign in. BUILT FOR THE RANGE • Large numbers and high contrast for outdoor light • Simple one hand operation • Ready to train in seconds Train smarter, track every split and watch your times drop. Terms of Use: https://flipventures.tech/shot-session/terms

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

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession4 screens
Timer IPSC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timer IPSC at 13.0 against IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Timer IPSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, Timer IPSC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession versus Timer IPSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPSC Shot Timer by ShotSessionTimer IPSC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFelipe MunizJade

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Shot Session Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Months trial$19.993 Months
  • Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Quarterly14 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shot Session Pro$19.99
1 purchases

Timer IPSC

One-time1
  • Timer IPSC$1.99

Questions

Is IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession free?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer IPSC free?
Timer IPSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or Timer IPSC have ads?
Both IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession and Timer IPSC show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession or Timer IPSC?
IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession ships an update weekly, and Timer IPSC every 4 days. Most recently, IPSC Shot Timer by ShotSession was updated on November 5, 2026 and Timer IPSC on October 31, 2026.

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