# Ballistic: iPad Edition — #1 Ballistics Calculator > Advanced ballistics calculator and range companion for serious shooters. (iPhone/iPad app by Federal Cartridge Company.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-ipad-edition/id366556530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Federal Cartridge Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/980894735) - Category: Utilities, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-04-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-ipad-edition/id366556530/reviews.md ## What is Ballistic? For serious shooters who are serious about their shot!!! ••• The most advanced ballistics calculator on the market ••• Trusted by the best: Armed Forces / Shooting Instructors / Lifelong Marksmen ••• Advanced Precision Ballistics 5 STARS: "I shoot on Team Louisiana Precision Rifles in Tactical rifle matches. Everyone on the team that uses Ballistic has had great results. This program has really been a game changer in the precision rifle world." - Bannon 5 STARS: "I have used this app for my 308 Rem 700 to my 338 Lapua. I have made some fun shots using this app. I have been using it ever since it was an iPhone app. US Marine Approved. Thanks!" - Ob1goose Ballistic is a highly-accurate ballistic calculator and range companion for the iPad. With its advanced capabilities, Ballistic can compensate for atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, gyroscopic spin drift, and more. It's also much more than an advanced trajectory calculator. With a vast library of nearly 5,000 projectiles and factory loads, rangefinder, range log, and head-up display, Ballistic is a complete mobile companion for hunting or at the range. Ballistic's world renowned JBM ballistics engine delivers the gold standard in calculations that other applications compare themselves to. iPad-Specific Features: - iPad internal barometer supported - Kestrel K5 LiNK / Drop integration (in-app purchase) - Fully integrated split-screen view for ballistics calculations / range log - Full screen 3D trajectory imaging - Automatically updates ballistics calculations as you edit - Full screen, hi-res charts + windowed-charts viewable in popovers - Fully featured HUD with popover settings display - Rotate in any orientation - All of the features of Ballistic: Advanced Edition Features: - World renowned JBM ballistics engine for the most precise, accurate calculations in the industry. - Load Library: 5,000 commercial and military projectiles and factory loads from leading manufacturers or specify your own projectile properties. Includes latest commercial data and military coefficients established at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Also includes Bryan Litz' advanced G7 ballistic coefficients and bullet lengths. - iCloud Sync: Sync your favorites, optics profiles & range log to all of your other devices - One-Touch Atmospheric Correction: Instantly adjust your calculations for zero or current atmosphere. Weather updated based on your current location (from a weather service), or enter your own atmospheric values. - Advanced Wind Kit: Powerful tool enabling you to create complex wind configurations for up to eight different wind sources! - Variable (Stepped) BCs: Includes many popular commercial projectiles from select manufacturers, for more precise calculations. - Ballistic Charts: Display a chart of the current projectile including drop, energy, and velocity. Compare wind drift and up to eight projectiles on the same chart. Zoom charts up to 300% or save a full size chart to your photo album. - HUD: Full featured Mil-Dot ballistics head-up display; estimate using on-screen Mil-dot reticle, and see milling holdovers, with easy on-screen adjustment. - Target Log: Keep a journal of all your hunts, shoots, adjustments, points of impact, and scores. Includes group calculator, integrated score log, multiple target types, camera and GPS support. Generate cold barrel and scoring reports for each rifle. - Angular Acquisition: Aim the device at the target like a remote control, or mount on your weapon to receive real-time angular correction. - Adjustable Units: Elevation and windage output units in inches, centimeters, arcminutes, milliradians, and click values ranging from full click to 1/8 click (or custom click values). ... and much more! ## Key features - Advanced precision ballistics calculations - Compensates for atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, spin drift - Vast library of 5,000+ projectiles and loads - Rangefinder and range log - Head-up display (HUD) - iPad internal barometer support - Kestrel K5 LiNK / Drop integration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Kestrel LiNK | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 86) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-ipad-edition/id366556530/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Efficient and precise *2023-10-13, version 6.5.3* Excellent program. Very accurate pending that you enter valid data. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2023-06-17, version 6.5.3* Crashes all the time. Becoming unusable ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-01-09, version 6.5.3* Easy to adjust for different 0, calibers, and yardage Ding steel at 500 yd 1st shot no problem with capable rifles. Save Gun/load/caliber/optic to favorites no problem. Having a chronograph is essential ### 1/5 — Same Bug for 2 Years! *2021-01-16, version 6.5.3* I downloaded this app a little over 2 years ago and had problems with the print function. I messaged the developers and they said they would fix it in the next update. Well there have been several updates since then and last that I heard from them is that this bug only effects a certain number of their users and they weren’t going to do anything about it. If you need to print out your tables, you might not be able to do it on this app. ### 3/5 — Managing projectiles and favorites is very clumsy *2020-11-26, version 6.5.3* I have tried to use this app for several years on and off. It’s weakness is saving projectiles and favorites. First of all, it doesn’t seem very intuitive. Secondly, on the ipad, you cant name the projectile or favorite because the form is cut off at the top. It’s sad because i think the app is accurate, but too difficult to use. Oh, i should mention I use several other apps and a ballistics kestrel with no issues. ### 1/5 — Can’t use without email and name *2020-11-19, version 6.5.3* Sad, can’t try this without email and name. Deleted. This is 2020 after all. ### 1/5 — You don’t need my email. *2020-11-06, version 6.5.3* I’m sorry I updated this app. Can I get a refund? It’s useless to me now. You can’t have my email. Football University. ### 1/5 — Strong arm personal info tactics *2020-05-12, version 6.5.3* As others have said, i have owned his app for quite a while now. Haven’t used it in a few months and now on launch am met with a required fullname and email address demand. Not asked, demanded with a lockout screen keeping me from using the application i purchased. Cannot recommend more strongly to go elsewhere to get a ballistics app when they are using this sort of strong arm tactics. Non-functional app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2020-03-08, version 6.5.1* 1st I’ve found where you just grab a pic of any reticle and go. Does have issues with save and title for rangefinder being blocked, but really great otherwise. Others give you a handful of high end scope reticle only. So no use to anyone who doesn’t have the scope/reticle. Just get it! ### 1/5 — Extortion *2020-02-23, version 6.5.1* I purchased this product a long time ago and have enjoyed using it. Unfortunately the latest update is now forcing me to give out my personal information before I can use it. I call this extortion. I should not have to give out my personal information for a product I have already paid for. I would not recommend buying this product until they remove this feature. ## Frequently asked questions about Ballistic ### What does this app do? This app is an advanced ballistics calculator and range companion designed for serious shooters. It provides highly accurate trajectory calculations, compensating for various environmental factors like atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, and gyroscopic spin drift. ### What are the key features of this ballistics calculator? Key features include a world-renowned JBM ballistics engine for precision, a library of over 5,000 projectiles and loads, atmospheric correction, an advanced wind kit, ballistic charts, and a head-up display (HUD). It also offers iPad-specific features like barometer support and split-screen view. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features and integrations, such as Kestrel K5 LiNK / Drop integration. This allows users to access advanced functionalities as needed. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This application is specifically designed for the iPad, taking advantage of its larger screen and features like the internal barometer. It also offers iCloud sync to share data across your devices. ### Who would benefit from using this app? This app is ideal for serious shooters, including those involved in tactical rifle matches, hunters, and shooting instructors. Its advanced capabilities make it a valuable tool for anyone who needs precise ballistics data for accurate shooting. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.5.3 — 2020-03-20 Quick update that fixes two issues experienced by some customers. First, iCloud syncing issues should now be resolved. Additionally, for those of you who prefer to use DA, those values should now be consistently set across all sections of the app. You'll also find more improvements for iOS 13 / Dark Mode. Please email us if you run into any issues: ipad-support@ballisticapp.com ### 6.5.1 — 2020-02-21 Quick update that includes an update to our load library and other bug fixes for iOS 13 / Dark Mode. Please email us if you run into any issues: ipad-support@ballisticapp.com ### 6.5 — 2019-11-28 Quick update that includes an update to our load library and other bug fixes for iOS 13. Please email us if you run into any issues: ipad-support@ballisticapp.com ### 6.3.3 — 2018-08-28 Quick update that includes a handful of bug fixes. Please email us if you run into any issues: ipad-support@ballisticapp.com ### 6.3.2 — 2018-05-03 Included in this update: • Adds support for iPhone X • Updated library to add new loads • Fixes overlapping font & HUD alignment • Other bug fixes & improvements Please email us if you run into any issues: ipad-support@ballisticapp.com ## Apps similar to Ballistic | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FURY HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fury-hd/id1449754064) | 3.0 (33) | Free | Utilities | | [Element Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-ballistics/id6449587845) | 3.7 (28) | Free | Utilities | | [Reloading Assistant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reloading-assistant/id1326713458) | 2.9 (16) | $3.99 | Utilities | | [SBC - Ballistic Calculator app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbc-ballistic-calculator-app/id1026883819) | 4.4 (1,148) | Free | Utilities | | [Bullseye Target Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullseye-target-manager/id812264899) | 2.0 (77) | Free | Utilities | | [Norma Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norma-ballistics/id889932567) | 2.0 (13) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Federal Cartridge Company - [Ballistic: Standard Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-standard-edition/id300045171) - [Ballistic: Advanced Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-advanced-edition/id303254296) - [Federal Ammunition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/federal-ammunition/id980894736) All apps by Federal Cartridge Company: https://appshunter.io/developer/980894735 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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