Par Timer vs EDGE 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.
EDGE Shot Timer
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IMPORTANT - This app will ONLY work with the DoubleAlpha EDGE Shot Timer The DAA EDGE Shot Timer app is the perfect companion for the DAA EDGE range timer, giving shooters a faster, smarter and more convenient way to manage both firmware updates and real-time performance tracking. Whether you’re practicing on your own or coaching others, this app enhances your training by connecting your mobile device to your shot timer seamlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EDGE Shot Timer at Free against Par Timer's $0.99. EDGE Shot Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Par Timer's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
EDGE Shot 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, EDGE Shot Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Par Timer | EDGE Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motus Apps LLC | Double-Alpha Academy BV |
In-app purchases
Par Timer
No in-app purchases
EDGE Shot Timer
No in-app purchases
