Par Timer vs Simple OneTap 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.
Simple OneTap Timer
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The ultimate minimalist timer—designed for speed, simplicity, and clear visibility. Forget complicated setup. This timer is built around six quick-start buttons, letting you start any frequently used timer with just one tap. - Effortless Operation: Start and stop timers faster than ever before. - Big & Bold Text: The large font ensures the time is always easy to read and track. - Flexible Time Settings: Customize your 6 presets to any time between 1 and 999 minutes. - Reliable Notifications: Receive a clear alert when time is up, even while the app is running in the background or the screen is locked. - Supports both vertical and horizontal (landscape) use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple OneTap Timer at Free against Par Timer's $0.99. Simple OneTap Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). Par Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, 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
Simple OneTap Timer is free to download; Par Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Par Timer ships an update every 17 months, Simple OneTap Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Par Timer | Simple OneTap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motus Apps LLC | Natsumi Tabuchi |
In-app purchases
Par Timer
No in-app purchases
Simple OneTap Timer
No in-app purchases
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