Comparison

VShotTimer 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

VShotTimer

Features
Read full description

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://vshottimer.cpsea.top/vshottimer/privacy-ios.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://vshottimer.cpsea.top/vshottimer/eula.html

About

Timer IPSC

Features
Read full description

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

VShotTimer4 screens
Timer IPSC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VShotTimer at none against Timer IPSC's shown. Timer IPSC's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VShotTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Timer IPSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VShotTimer ships an update every 10 days, Timer IPSC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
VShotTimer versus Timer IPSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVShotTimerTimer IPSC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏 于Jade

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VShotTimer

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • All Access - Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Timer IPSC

One-time1
  • Timer IPSC$1.99

Questions

Is VShotTimer free?
VShotTimer 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 VShotTimer or Timer IPSC have ads?
Timer IPSC shows ads; VShotTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, VShotTimer or Timer IPSC?
VShotTimer ships an update every 10 days, and Timer IPSC every 4 days. Most recently, VShotTimer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Timer IPSC on September 19, 2026.

Other comparisons