Shot timer/ phone app

[pitbulld45]

Recommendations for a phone app, are there any good free apps available or what’s a good shot timer?

 

[Gabriel]

I haven't found an app that works that well so far. It would be convenient to have a decent one on my phone, even if it wasn't free.

 

[NHT3]

We can build an AI system but not a reliable shot timer for a cell phone?? I can't believe it's that difficult for someone that knows what they are doing.

 

[KLB]

I haven't found an app that works that well so far. It would be convenient to have a decent one on my phone, even if it wasn't free.

Which ones did you try?

 

[deo62]

I’ve been using a sundial. Makes me feel better about myself.

 

[Gabriel]

Which ones did you try?

The two on my phone now are both, interestingly enough, called Shot Timer. I see one of them isn't usable and isn't in the app store anymore.

 

[Jin]

I tried using the app Shotbud, it’s supposed to work in conjunction with the Apple Watch, it doesn’t work either.

 

[Mij]

We can build an AI system but not a reliable shot timer for a cell phone?? I can't believe it's that difficult for someone that knows what they are doing.

Probably return on investment, how many would buy it. Even if profitable it would take a while. JMO

 

[pitbulld45]

The two on my phone now are both, interestingly enough, called Shot Timer. I see one of them isn't usable and isn't in the app store anymore.

Just uploaded Shot Timer, will have to try it soon

 

[KLB]

The two on my phone now are both, interestingly enough, called Shot Timer. I see one of them isn't usable and isn't in the app store anymore.

I had tried a couple as well. Looks like the only one that has been kept up to date is IPSC Shot Timer. Seems like it worked fairly well when I did.

This is for Android.

 

[SmileDocHill]

My only shot timer advice: when you get one that's not an app, spend the extra money and get the model that works for dry firing also.
I "saved a little money " and regret it ever since.

 

[BJHay]

It was a few years ago but I played around with several. I never found one that worked right. My wife took pity and gave me one for my birthday.

 

[Lodge]

I had one in my phone. Seemed to work ok. I broke down and got a Competition Electronics Shot Timer.
My concern was, using my phone meant; here I was, out on the range, handling my phone in and out of my pocket or, worse, laying it on the bench or handing it to someone else to use. Seemed like a bad idea overall.

 

[russc2542]

The problem with shot timer phone apps isn't the software, it's the hardware. Your phone mic is designed to pick up conversations, it isn't designed to (reliably) read sudden loud noises. Sort of like taking your 2004 Camry to the drag strip... you'll get from one end to the other eventually but won't be competitive. Might be usable for timing yourself but not good for comparisons with someone else's phone or matches because different phones with different hardware will read different.

 

[Bugzilla]

These are available in both left hand and right hand models!

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

These are available in both left hand and right hand models!
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I think I've got one of those that's got to be 50 years old or more, and still works flawlessly

 

[xwing]

I wrote one for both iPhone and Android. It's part of a larger suite of gun range & gun owner tools: (Gun Vault Tools).

But it's not great. None of them are. The app is limited by the capabilities of your phone, both for sound pickup / recognition and for playback. The main challenge is to get it to reliably recognize shots but ignore other loud noises (such as the report / echo.) It's alright for occasional use, but a dedicated shot timer (not tied to the limitations of your smartphone) is superior for regular use.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Shot timers arent that expensive. Just buy the timer. And if you compete, I suggest buying what your club uses if you are the type to be helpful and let them borrow it in an emergency. (while you are shooting the match)

Dont be turned off by the Competition Electronics timers even though they are boxy and look like they were built in somebody's garage from Radio Shack parts. They are built like tanks. I have one and would buy another in a heartbeat.

And there are more expensive ones that have bluetooth to integrate with apps like practiscore. If mine ever breaks, I'll probably get the bluetooth model.

 

[DadSmith]

The two on my phone now are both, interestingly enough, called Shot Timer. I see one of them isn't usable and isn't in the app store anymore.

I just dl one called Splits Shot Timer.
When my son and I get together to shoot again will give it a try.
Hopefully it's better than us trying to use stopwatch app.

 

[Gabriel]

I'm looking at actual shot timer now. We've had a few at work that didn't seem to last long (PACT and CED7000). Looking at the Kestrel and the new MDT (which looks like a rebadged Shooters Global... probably just the North American distributor). The kestrel seems to have a decent screen and is supposedly a lot heavier duty than the ones we had at work.