Comparison

Par Timer vs Bounce Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Par Timer

Practice your shooting competition par times with this simple timer. Set your desired par time and choose from various start delay options to beat the clock. Designed for USPSA and IDPA shooters.

Highlights
  • Practice par times for USPSA/IDPA
  • Adjustable par time
  • Random, instant, or 3-second start delay
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Large start/stop button
Features
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Par can be used to practice par times for USPSA or IDPA. You set a par time and try to beat the clock, simple as that. Features: - Random, Instant, or 3 Second start delay. - Adjustable par time, to tenths of a second. - Very easy to use. - Large button to start/stop timer. To change the start time, simply tap it to toggle between 3 seconds, random, and instant. To change the par time, simply tap it to type in a new par time, or use the plus and minus buttons to adjust tenths. Make sure your phone is not muted and the sound is up to hear sounds. Note: Does NOT detect audible gunshots, this app is for timing purposes only.

About

Bounce Viewer

View real-time 360-degree video streams from specialized imaging devices. This utility provides situational awareness by displaying live feeds from the Bounce Imaging Explorer.

Highlights
  • Real-time 360 video reception
  • Live feed display
  • Situational awareness tool
  • Integration with Bounce Imaging Explorer
Features
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This application let users receive real time 360 video from the Bounce Imaging Explorer.

Screenshots

Par Timer4 screens
Bounce Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bounce Viewer at Free against Par Timer's $0.99. Bounce Viewer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). Par Timer's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Bounce Viewer is free to download; Par Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Par Timer ships an update every 17 months, Bounce Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Par Timer versus Bounce Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPar TimerBounce Viewer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB336 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMotus Apps LLCBounce Imaging, Inc.

Customer experience

Par Timer

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%

Bounce Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Par Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Bounce Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Par Timer free?
Par Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bounce Viewer free?
Bounce Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Par Timer or Bounce Viewer have ads?
Neither Par Timer nor Bounce Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Par Timer or Bounce Viewer?
Par Timer ships an update every 17 months, and Bounce Viewer monthly. Most recently, Par Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bounce Viewer on September 19, 2026.

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