Comparison

Airsoft Timer Pro vs Blast Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Control falling targets
  • IPSC rules timing
  • Start/Stop shooting timer
  • Reset for repeat sessions
  • Compatible with airsoft guns
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Airsoft Timer Pro1 screens
Blast Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Blast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Airsoft Timer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airsoft Timer Pro ships an update every 18 months, Blast Buddy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Airsoft Timer Pro versus Blast Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirsoft Timer ProBlast Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVIAENDCODE SRL

Customer experience

Airsoft Timer Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Blast Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Airsoft Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Airsoft Timer Pro free?
Airsoft Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blast Buddy free?
Blast Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airsoft Timer Pro or Blast Buddy?
Blast Buddy is rated higher. Airsoft Timer Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blast Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Airsoft Timer Pro or Blast Buddy have ads?
Neither Airsoft Timer Pro nor Blast Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airsoft Timer Pro or Blast Buddy?
Airsoft Timer Pro ships an update every 18 months, and Blast Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Airsoft Timer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blast Buddy on September 22, 2026.

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