Par Timer vs Spectrum Analyzer
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.
Spectrum Analyzer
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Spectrum Analyzer – Audio FFT transforms your iPhone microphone into a real-time live audio spectrum workspace from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) processing, it displays a log-scale frequency graph, live input sound meter, and a peak-frequency readout to pinpoint dominant tones. Easily freeze the display to inspect static audio data. Ideal for musicians, engineers, and students, core features are free, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade for higher FFT resolution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spectrum Analyzer at Free against Par Timer's $0.99. Spectrum Analyzer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 17 months). Par Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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
Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; Par Timer costs $0.99 up front. Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Par Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Par Timer ships an update every 17 months, Spectrum Analyzer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Par Timer | Spectrum Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motus Apps LLC | Josef Dave Llorente |
In-app purchases
Par Timer
No in-app purchases
Spectrum Analyzer
- Spectrum Analyzer - Audio FFT$1.99
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