Pretty much every timer worth anything is $125 and up.
You can see most of the timers that are worth looking at here: https://benstoegerproshop.com/accessories/shot-timers/
Cheaper are phone based apps.
A couple of apps work so-so at picking up shots.
Where they really shine is as par timers. Meaning you set a time standard that you try to beat. This is the one I used before getting my shot timer: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6451364120
I believe the SG app (another good one) lets you video yourself, and does pretty well at picking up shots. The video part is nice because it helps you figure out mistakes that you would otherwise not be aware of.
If spending the money on a standalone timer doesn’t feel right, then my advice would be to get a par timer app, and go to town with it. You’ll improve by leaps and bounds. And if down the road you decide you want an actual shot timer, it will be a well informed decision. Meaning you will know exactly what added features you are wanting to get out of the new device.
