# FURY HD > Companion app for Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB rangefinding binoculars. (iPhone/iPad app by Sheltered Wings, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fury-hd/id1449754064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sheltered Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324210280) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-01-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fury-hd/id1449754064/reviews.md ## What is FURY HD? Unlock even more features in your Vortex® Fury® HD 5000 AB rangefinding binocular with the Fury HD App, including custom ballistic profiles to precisely match your loadout, and full access to the Applied Ballistics® bullet library. ## Key features - Custom ballistic profiles - Applied Ballistics bullet library - Loadout matching - Enhanced rangefinding functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fury-hd/id1449754064/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Solid ballistic data. *2025-12-17, version 144.0.0* I’ve been using this app for about four years now, and if everything is input correctly, data and shooting solutions it gives are spot on. I don’t know why there’s been so many negative reviews. I feel like it’s probably operator error. ### 1/5 — You have to be all in on vortex. *2025-06-07, version 144.0.0* If you don’t have a Kestrel or 1400$ binoculars, forget about it. Can’t even access the bullet database if you don’t have the Binos. Maybe the reason why the Hornaday and AB app are so good is because they don’t lock basic features behind buying gear. ### 4/5 — Works fine, lots of room for improvement *2025-01-18, version 144.0.0* Some of the reviews are really negative which I feel is unwarranted. I think people forget that $1500 is considered entry level for good range finding binoculars. The app works fine, it gives you a little more data than what is displayed by the binos but not very much. The app gives the ability to trigger the range finder remotely, and add/switch custom profiles to the binos. In my experience the app pairs quickly when the binos are turned on. What I would like to see is an actually ballistics calculator on the app; Rather than having to trigger the range finder every time to get your adjustments. It would be nice if, based on the profiles you created, and some info gathered from the binos, you could just manually type in your ranges and get your adjustments. As it stands right now the app is basically useless unless you want to remote trigger the rangefinder, tinker with your profiles, or see a little bit more info than what the binos offer. ### 2/5 — No AB in App *2024-12-03, version 144.0.0* Disappointed no additional updates to improve the app has been taken. Vortex had an by opportunity for a great product but missed the mark on the software piece. A little disappointed especially for the price of the hardware I expected a better product. ### 4/5 — 17+?? *2024-04-24, version 144.0.0* Does the age rating really need to be 17+? This app is disabled when Screentime restrictions are enabled and can’t be used. ### 2/5 — Please Change Display Options *2024-01-05, version 144.0.0* I really like how the Fury HD Binoculars work. Gives me readings out to 1600 yards or more all the time. Typically over 2000 yards up to 2600 yards. Right before dark it picks up trees out to 3800 yards — maybe further, that was the farthest trees I could find. I have had to recalibrate the the compass at least two times. Once on a deer hunt. Once while prairie dog hunting. Seems to happen when they get bumped or jarred a bit. They way to tell is to point them magnetic south (or you choose a direction), and capture a wind direction. At magnetic south is should read 180 degrees (or close to that until you are pointed at 180). And at magnetic north it should read in the high 350’s or near zero (ie 360 degrees in a circle). When out of calibration the angle will go down in number and then back up as you turn in a circle and capture angles, never making it from 0 to 360. Here is what I’d like to see change. Allow the user to have the Fury display EITHER the yardage first OR the elevation and windage scope change first! There is a three second delay until you can see your scope adjustments!!!! This is critical for some hunting situations. I called and asked Vortex about changing this in the summer, and they said they would submit the request to those who write the software. Fast forward to the fall deer hunt. I had a 30” wide buck on the move through sagebrush as he strapped multiple times. Ranged him multiple times. Last ridge he stopped at I ranged him at 865 yards. Finished dialing the scope. Was putting pressure on the trigger and he moved. I lost three precious 3 seconds waiting to see the final scope adjustment needed. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS DELAY!! Please make this an option in the “Setting” section. I learned today there are other AB range finders that show the holdovers immediately. Even the Fury Phone App shows it very quickly—but who has time to wait by getting out your phone, and then forgetting it if you have to move. I’ve been practicing out to 1000 yards. Even shot a bull elk at 842 yards this year. I had plenty of time to wait for him. I’ll change my rating after this is fixed if I’m allowed to get back in and do it. Thanks!!! I hope some of you have found this helpful. And hopefully the software gets improved!!! ### 5/5 — Works great ! *2023-12-02* Works great had not have no issues as of yet just crash once . ### 2/5 — Not supported on Android 13 *2023-03-12, version 134* Sorry folks, but if you are running Android 13 your device is too new to install this app. ### 1/5 — Literally Unusable *2023-02-16, version 134* On my iPhone 14 Pro Max the app crashes immediately after opening when Bluetooth access is granted. The only way to get the app to run is by revoking Bluetooth access in the phone's settings, but then I can't connect my $1500 Fury HDs so the app is essentially useless. Please fix this! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-01-01, version 134* Downloaded the App to use with the $1400 binoculars I just bought and it only works if I don’t allow the app access to Bluetooth. This makes the app useless because it does nothing if it doesn’t connect to the binoculars and is the reason I spent the extra $300 for these vs the model that doesn’t use applied ballistics. Fix it and do better vortex. (iPhone 13 running iOS 16.1.1) ## Frequently asked questions about FURY HD ### What does the FURY HD App do? The FURY HD App unlocks additional features for your Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB rangefinding binocular. It allows you to create custom ballistic profiles tailored to your specific firearm and ammunition, and provides full access to the Applied Ballistics bullet library. ### What are the key features of the FURY HD App? The app's key features include the ability to set up custom ballistic profiles to precisely match your loadout, and access to the comprehensive Applied Ballistics bullet library. These features help you achieve more accurate shooting. ### Is the FURY HD App free to use? Yes, the FURY HD App is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### What devices is the FURY HD App compatible with? The FURY HD App is designed to work with the Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB rangefinding binocular. Compatibility with specific mobile operating systems (iOS/Android) is not detailed in the provided description, but it functions as a companion app to the binocular. ### How does this app help with shooting? By allowing you to input custom ballistic profiles that match your specific firearm and ammunition, and by providing access to a vast bullet library, the app helps you calculate precise trajectories. This leads to more accurate shots, especially at longer distances. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 144.0.0 — 2023-06-12 General Bug Fixes ### 143.0.0 — 2023-04-19 General bug fixes and enhancements ### 134 — 2022-11-30 Minor bug fixes ### 132 — 2022-11-02 Minor bug fixes ### 130 — 2021-10-31 Minor bug fixes. ## Apps similar to FURY HD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SureShot Laser Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sureshot-laser-training/id6447979690) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Hornady Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443) | 4.8 (41,696) | Free | Utilities | | [DNT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnt/id6504674914) | 3.3 (21) | Free | Utilities | | [Athlon Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970) | 2.1 (78) | Free | Utilities | | [Burris Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burris-connect/id1589282808) | 3.2 (58) | Free | Utilities | | [Fujitsu - Infinite Comfort Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fujitsu-infinite-comfort-pro/id1337982168) | 3.7 (16) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Sheltered Wings, Inc. - [GeoBallistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756) All apps by Sheltered Wings, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1324210280 ## Related topics [vortex optics](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vortex-optics) · [fury hd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fury-hd) · [vortex fury hd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vortex-fury-hd) · [vortex ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vortex-ballistics) · [lrbc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lrbc) · [vortex](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vortex) · [ivortex](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ivortex) · [channel 6](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/channel-6) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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