Comparison

IPSC Shot Timer vs VShotTimer

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

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.

Highlights
  • Microphone-based shot detection
  • Split times for every shot
  • Customizable par-time buzzer
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Screen stays awake during runs
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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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.

About

VShotTimer

This tool helps analyze and improve shooting performance by recording stage results and videos. It offers features like automatic beep and shot detection, overlaying shot times, and dry fire training customization. All video processing is done locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Record stage results
  • Record shooting videos with beep
  • Automatic beep and shot detection
  • Overlay shot times and target results
  • Dry fire training customization
  • Local video processing
Features
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VShotTimer(Virtual Shot Timer) is a practical shooting tool that helps you analyze and improve your shooting performance. Key Features • Stage Results Record stage results for every match or training session (Free) • Record Video Record shooting videos with an optional countdown beep that mimics a competition timer. All videos are processed locally on your device (Free) • Import Video • Select a video from your photo library for analysis. High-precision automatic detection of beeps and shots (Free) • Fine-tune detection results by adjusting sound sensitivity, or by adding or removing shots (Free) • Overlay each shot's time and best split on the video (Free) • Import and overlay stage target results on the video (Subscribe) • Overlay the shooter's nickname on the video (Subscribe) • Dry Fire Training • Customize training duration, intervals, and number of sets (Free) • Multiple beep alerts to signal the start and end of different training phases (Free) Perfect for • Practical shooting sports (IPSC / USPSA / IDPA / PCSL / HDP / 3-Gun) • All kinds of shooting training Subscription • Customize video overlay information (nickname, stage results) All video processing is done locally on your device. We never upload your videos anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://dpydp.studio/vshottimer/privacy-ios.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://dpydp.studio/vshottimer/eula.html

Screenshots

IPSC Shot Timer4 screens
VShotTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPSC Shot Timer at 100% against VShotTimer's 0%. IPSC Shot Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. VShotTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPSC Shot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPSC Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 100% of IPSC Shot Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of VShotTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPSC Shot Timer ships an update every 5 days, VShotTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPSC Shot Timer versus VShotTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPSC Shot TimerVShotTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEX Corporation Oy鹏 于

Customer experience

IPSC Shot Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VShotTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPSC Shot Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VShotTimer

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • All Access - Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is IPSC Shot Timer free?
IPSC Shot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VShotTimer free?
VShotTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPSC Shot Timer or VShotTimer?
IPSC Shot Timer is rated higher. IPSC Shot Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while VShotTimer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPSC Shot Timer or VShotTimer have ads?
Neither IPSC Shot Timer nor VShotTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPSC Shot Timer or VShotTimer?
IPSC Shot Timer ships an update every 5 days, and VShotTimer every 9 days. Most recently, IPSC Shot Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and VShotTimer on October 17, 2026.

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