# Mil-Dot Rangefinder

> Mil-dot riflescope range estimation and user guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Holsten.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Holsten](https://appshunter.io/developer/374556631)
- Category: Utilities, Sports
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628/reviews.md

## What is Mil?

Learn to use your Mil-Dot Riflescope.  The simple graphical user interface makes range estimation easy.  Real-time calculations provide instant range measurements in both yards and meters.  The simple interface allows for one handed operation and eliminates any need to manually type any measurements to range a target.  

Complete, detailed user manual available at www.rangetimesoftware.com

Features
-Fast target range estimation in both yards and meters
-US Army, USMC mil-dot, and Mil-Lines reticles
-Square, Round, Pepper Popper, and IPSC targets
-Multiple color schemes
-Multiple target anchor points
-Target Info display
-Adjust for magnification setting (second focal plane)

## Key features

- Fast target range estimation
- Supports US Army, USMC mil-dot, and Mil-Lines reticles
- Range estimation for Square, Round, Pepper Popper, and IPSC targets
- One-handed operation
- Adjustable for magnification settings
- Real-time calculations

## Chart rankings

- #156 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Mil?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Great for learning Mil dots & MOA
- 🎯 Useful for practicing ranging
- 🔄 Supports 1st & 2nd focal plane scopes
- ✅ Does the math for you
- 🚀 Quick calculations
- 📚 Good learning tool
-  Field-ready tool

**Cons**

- ❌ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Range formula not adjustable
- 📱 UI issues on iPhone X (magnification not visible)
- ❓ Confusing for novice users
- 🚫 App crashes on second focal plane adjustment
- 🤷‍♂️ Not intuitive
- 🗑️ Outdated
- 🤔 Users confused about app's purpose (not a game)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adjusting magnification for second focal plane scopes
- App does not load on iOS 11
- Magnification not visible on iPhone X, rendering app useless
- App embeds itself and causes iPhone issues (user reported)
- Second focal plane crash

**Most requested features**

- Adjustable range formula
- Mode to check ranging by taking a shot
- Update for iOS 11 and newer
- Add 10th's of a mil for smaller target sizes
- More reticle choices
- More target shape options (rectangles, circles, custom)
- Option to add average target sizes
- GPS add-on
- Metric option
- Target changer with custom shapes and position adjustment
- Bullet hole visualization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful to learn & practice.

*2025-04-15*

I’m just learning how to properly use Mil dots & MOA adjustments. This app is great for that. It’s simple to use, has a mode you can practise ranging in, plus you can choose between 1st & second focal plane scopes. I’m wondering if some of the negative reviews are from people thinking this is a shooting game. It isn’t. Would be cool if there was a mode to check you ranging, by taking the shot, but it does what it needs to now.

### 5/5 — OK

*2021-04-29*

Simple and easy.

### 1/5 — How do I delete your app?

*2019-08-16*

I have been trying to get rid of this app, and all it will allow me to do is MAKE A REFERRAL TO SOMEONE ELSE? It has to go because I don’t trust an Application that embeds itself in my equipment and makes itself an unwanted guest! This App is screwing my I phone up!

### 3/5 — Range Formula

*2019-04-26*

Good app, except for the range formula.  It is a preset and cannot be modified to a specific scope value. It uses a 1000 factor; whereas my scope formula uses 700, thus, range distance is far off! I'd love this app if Range formula could be adjustable.

### 2/5 — Useless on account of incompatibility.

*2018-08-10*

The title says it all. On my iPhone X i cannot see what magnification the scope is at and therefore i cant change it either. This renders the entire app useless to me since i cant get an exact mil dot correction.

### 5/5 — Update for iOS 11 PLEASE!

*2018-02-03, version 4.4.2*

Great app. Please update!!!

### 1/5 — NEEDS UPDATED!!!

*2018-01-19, version 4.4.2*

UPDATE THIS ASAP PLEASE

### 5/5 — Update

*2017-12-19*

Works great but we need an update on this up.

### 5/5 — Out dated

*2017-12-18*

Awesome app that works great. Just is not compatible with new IOS.

### 1/5 — iOS 11 update ASAP!

*2017-12-12, version 4.4.2*

iOS 11 update ASAP!

## Frequently asked questions about Mil

### What does the Mil-Dot Rangefinder app do?

This app helps you learn to use your mil-dot riflescope for accurate range estimation. It provides real-time calculations for measuring distances to targets in both yards and meters, simplifying the process of determining range.

### What are the key features of the Mil-Dot Rangefinder app?

Key features include fast target range estimation in yards and meters, support for various mil-dot and Mil-Lines reticles, and the ability to range different target shapes like squares, rounds, and IPSC targets. It also allows for one-handed operation and adjustment for magnification settings.

### How much does the Mil-Dot Rangefinder app cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning there is an upfront cost to download and use it. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a one-time purchase for full functionality.

### What types of reticles and targets does the app support?

The app supports US Army, USMC mil-dot, and Mil-Lines reticles. For target ranging, it is designed to work with square, round, pepper popper, and IPSC targets, offering versatility for different shooting scenarios.

### Who would benefit from using the Mil-Dot Rangefinder app?

This app is ideal for hunters, marksmen, and anyone who uses a mil-dot riflescope. It's particularly useful for those who need to quickly and accurately estimate the range to a target in the field without manual calculations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2018-03-14

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fixes

### 5.0 — 2018-02-10

Updated for iOS 11
Added support for second focal plane scopes.
New targets

### 4.4.2 — 2013-11-30

Corrected bug which caused crash when editing second focal plane settings

Added two new generic reticles:
MOA Line
IPHY Line

### 4.4.1 — 2013-11-18

Updated for iOS7

### 4.4 — 2013-07-22

Version 4.4
- iPhone 5 Display support
- New target shapes
- New Mil-Lines reticle
- UI Enhancements

Version 4.2 
- You can now take into account the magnification setting on a second focal plane scope 
- New red color scheme 
- Angle Calculator 
- Minor bug fixes 
- Color schemes now apply to settings menus 

Version 3.1 
-New target size precision setting allows you to select from whole inch, half inch or quarter inch. 
-Four new target anchor positions. Allows you to mil your target from the center of the reticle up down left or right. Double tap at the 2.5 mil increment up, down, left or right to set.
-Added help text to Target Size presets display. 
-Minor bug fixes.

## Apps similar to Mil

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SBC - Ballistic Calculator app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbc-ballistic-calculator-app/id1026883819) | 4.5 (1,547) | Free | Utilities |
| [Element Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-ballistics/id6449587845) | 3.6 (32) | Free | Utilities |
| [Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669) | 4.5 (60) | Free | Utilities |
| [Range Finder: measure distance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-finder-measure-distance/id6755092086) | 2.0 (3) | Free | Utilities |
| [Distance Laser Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-laser-meter/id1420222268) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities |
| [Ballistic: Advanced Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-advanced-edition/id303254296) | 3.7 (513) | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Tom Holsten

- [Mil-Dot Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-ballistics/id374564265)
- [Hand-Load 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-load-2/id1097533683)

All apps by Tom Holsten: https://appshunter.io/developer/374556631

## Related topics

[range finder shooting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/range-finder-shooting) · [rangefinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rangefinder) · [us singlepoint](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/us-singlepoint) · [hunting rangefinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hunting-rangefinder) · [camera rangefinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camera-rangefinder) · [range finder for hunting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/range-finder-for-hunting) · [range finder hunting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/range-finder-hunting)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*