Terminus vs IPSC Shot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminus
Practice your judgment and improve draw speed with realistic shoot-or-hold scenarios. Aim at the screen, dry fire to register a shot, and review your response time against crowd outcomes. Includes built-in drills with timer prompts for repeated practice.
- Realistic shoot-or-hold scenarios
- Dry-fire detection with shot timer
- Response time and crowd analytics
- Repetitive dry-fire drills
- Scenario library with mixed outcomes
- On-device data processing
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TERMINUS helps CCW users train judgment with real shoot-or-hold scenarios. It also helps you improve draw speed with a built in shot timer. Work through scenario videos, aim at the screen, and make the call to shoot by dry firing your daily carry. TERMINUS detects the click to register a shot. Review how fast you responded, compare your choice with crowd outcomes and timing, then switch to dry-fire mode for repeated reps with FIRE and reholster prompts. HOW IT WORKS - Run CCW decision scenarios built around realistic confrontations. - Aim at the screen, then decide whether to shoot or hold. - When you decide to shoot, dry fire to register a shot. - Review your own result, reaction time, and crowd response after each run. - Use built-in dry-fire drills to train rep-by-rep with timer prompts. WHY PEOPLE USE IT - Scenario training turns judgment into a repeatable practice loop. - Crowd analytics show how other users responded and when they acted. - Dry-fire drills track reps, reholster flow, misses, false starts, and best times. - History helps you see whether recent sessions are improving. ON-DEVICE DRY-FIRE DETECTION - When you press the trigger during dry fire, the microphone hears the click and the camera confirms the rep. - In scenario mode, that dry-fire click is the shot event the app scores. - In timer mode, that dry-fire click is what the app uses to time the rep. - Detection stays on your device by default. - Nothing is shared off-device unless you explicitly opt in to improve training. SCENARIO LIBRARY - 141 bundled scenario videos with mixed action and no-action outcomes. - 10 free scenarios to start. - Subscription unlocks the full library plus crowd analytics and comments. IMPORTANT - Training and informational use only. - Microphone and camera access are required only when you start scenario sessions or timer runs that use dry-fire detection. - Not legal, tactical, or professional advice. - Always follow applicable laws and seek qualified in-person instruction. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
IPSC Shot Timer
This application transforms your iPhone into a precise shot timer for practical pistol training. It accurately measures split times and offers customizable par-time training without requiring dedicated hardware. Designed for competitive shooters, it focuses on delivering essential data for practice.
- Microphone-based shot detection
- Split times for every shot
- Customizable par-time buzzer
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Screen stays awake during runs
- No ads or tracking
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IPSC Shot Timer turns your iPhone into a precision shot timer for practical pistol training. Whether you're drilling for IPSC, USPSA, or 3-Gun, get accurate split times and par-time training without buying dedicated hardware. KEY FEATURES • Microphone-based shot detection — counts every shot using your phone's mic • Split times for every shot in a string • Customizable par-time buzzer with configurable random delay • Adjustable sensitivity for indoor and outdoor ranges • Loud, distinctive start beep • Screen stays awake during stage runs • No ads, no tracking, no account required DESIGNED FOR PRACTICAL SHOOTERS Built by a competitive practical shooter for serious training. Whether you're warming up before a match, drilling transitions in your garage, or working par times during dryfire, IPSC Shot Timer gets out of your way and reports the data that matters. PRIVACY FIRST Your microphone audio is processed in real time on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or transmitted. The app collects no data and contains no ads or analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPSC Shot Timer at none against Terminus's 1. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Terminus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating and review sentiment 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. Terminus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. IPSC Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Terminus against 5.0 for IPSC Shot Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPSC Shot Timer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Terminus ships an update every 2 days, IPSC Shot Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terminus | IPSC Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 978 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | 4cheese llc | EX Corporation Oy |
Customer experience
Terminus
IPSC Shot Timer
In-app purchases
Terminus
- Terminus Monthly$12.991 Month
IPSC Shot Timer
No in-app purchases









