Par Timer vs Pistol Shot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Practice par times for USPSA/IDPA
- Adjustable par time
- Random, instant, or 3-second start delay
- Easy-to-use interface
- Large start/stop button
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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.
Pistol Shot Timer
This app helps users practice shooting skills with various drill types, including single and multi-shot scenarios. It offers customizable start delays and optional countdowns to simulate real-world conditions. Users can also adjust sensitivity levels for optimal performance.
- Single shot drills
- Multi shot drills
- Par time drills
- Split time drills
- Start delays
- Optional countdown
- Adjustable sensitivity
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- Single shot drills - Multi shot drills - Par time drills - Split time drills - Start delays - Optional countdown - Sensitivity levels and much more. Leave a review with any drills or features you would like to see added!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pistol Shot Timer at Free against Par Timer's $0.99. Pistol Shot Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Par Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On update cadence, 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
Pistol Shot Timer is free to download; Par Timer costs $0.99 up front. Pistol Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Par Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Par Timer ships an update every 17 months, Pistol Shot Timer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Par Timer | Pistol Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motus Apps LLC | Daniel Yaakob |
Customer experience
Par Timer
Pistol Shot Timer
In-app purchases
Par Timer
No in-app purchases
Pistol Shot Timer
- ShotTimer Premium$6.99
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