Airsoft Timer Pro vs Blast Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airsoft Timer Pro
This application connects to Bluetooth devices to control falling targets for airsoft shooting practice. It times your shooting sessions according to IPSC rules, allowing you to measure performance and improve accuracy with any airsoft gun.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Control falling targets
- IPSC rules timing
- Start/Stop shooting timer
- Reset for repeat sessions
- Compatible with airsoft guns
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This is the software that is needed to use "Airsoft Popper Pro" and "Airsoft Popper Pro +". For more information, please visit http://www.tase.se Airsoft Timer Pro is very easy to use. Connect all cables to the falling targets and plug the battery into the Bluetooth unit (Adafruit EZ Key, ABshutter3, ...) Search for the Bluetooth device with your phone and connect. Now just flip up the shooting targets and launch the application Airsoft Timer Pro. Click START. After three seconds, a beep is heard and the time starts. When you hear the beep, start shooting at the falling targets. When all targets are down the time stops. Raise all targets again and press RESET. Now it's ready to start over again. These falling targets / Poppers follow the IPSC rules from 2012 for Action Air. The falling targets will work with any airsoft gun that shoots plastic bullets. You can use them as stop plates in an Action Air competition.
Blast Buddy
Enhance your shooting skills with real-time data and AI coaching. Analyze performance, build stages in 3D/AR, and create shareable video footage of your training sessions.
- Real-time shot detection via microphone
- AI-powered performance analysis and drills
- 3D/AR stage builder with AI generation
- Automatic video analysis with shot detection
- Detailed performance analytics and tracking
- Apple Watch app for timer and metrics
- Competition scoring for IPSC/USPSA
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Train like it's match day. BlastBuddy turns every range session into shareable, data-rich footage. Connect your SpecialPie shot timer and record each run with a live, broadcast-style overlay — running time, splits, and shot-by-shot times burned right into the video, share-ready the instant you stop. Train smarter. Shoot faster. Win more. Blast Buddy is the ultimate training companion for competitive shooters, airsoft players, and paintball enthusiasts. Whether you're preparing for your next IPSC/USPSA match or sharpening your skills at the range, BlastBuddy turns every session into a data-driven opportunity to improve. PRECISION SHOT TIMER Detect shots in real time using your device's microphone — no external hardware needed. Choose from multiple training modes including Pressure Shooting, Double Tap, and Stop After Shots. Fine-tune detection for firearms, airsoft, or paintball with an intuitive audio calibration wizard. AI PERSONAL COACH Get instant, actionable feedback powered by artificial intelligence. BlastBuddy analyzes your draw-to-first-shot speed, split consistency, accuracy tradeoffs, and fatigue patterns — then recommends specific drills to target your weak points. STAGE BUILDER WITH 3D & AR PREVIEW Design competition-ready stages with paper targets, steel plates, walls, barrels, and fault lines. Visualize your course in stunning 3D or walk through it in augmented reality. Let the AI generate stages for you — from speed drills to full IPSC competition layouts. VIDEO ANALYSIS Import training videos and let BlastBuddy automatically detect every shot from the audio. Edit timings on a precision waveform editor, add custom overlays, and export polished analysis videos to share with your coach or team. DEEP PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Track split times, cadence, consistency scores, and hit factors across sessions. View GPS-mapped routes, monitor heart rate trends from Apple Watch, and spot patterns in your performance over time. FULL APPLE WATCH APP Run your shot timer straight from your wrist. Track shots, view real-time metrics, and capture heart rate data — all without reaching for your phone. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Keep your timer, shot count, and session stats visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while you train. COMPETITION SCORING Score targets with alpha, charlie, and delta zones. Track hit factors, power factors, and round-by-round performance — built for IPSC and USPSA competitors. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your sessions, stages, and settings sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch via iCloud. BlastBuddy Premium unlocks the full suite: AI coaching, advanced video analysis, stage generation, and more. Available in 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. What's to love: - Real-time shot detection — no extra gear required - AI-powered coaching tailored to your performance - 2D/3D/AR stage builder with AI generation - Video import with automatic shot detection & overlays - Apple Watch companion with full timer support - iCloud sync across all your devices - IPSC/USPSA competition scoring built in Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blast Buddy at 5.0 against Airsoft Timer Pro's 1.0. Blast Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). Airsoft Timer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Blast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Airsoft Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blast Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Airsoft Timer Pro ships an update every 18 months, Blast Buddy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Airsoft Timer Pro | Blast Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AVIA | ENDCODE SRL |
Customer experience
Airsoft Timer Pro
Blast Buddy
In-app purchases
Airsoft Timer Pro
No in-app purchases
Blast Buddy
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
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