MES vs Hornady Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MES
This utility app assists maple syrup producers and enthusiasts with on-the-go calculations. It covers sap collection data, syrup yield, RO rejection, membrane efficiency, concentrate brix, boiling point, and density. The app supports both 66.0 and 66.9 brix syrup and allows users to save preferences.
- Sap collection data emailing
- Syrup yield calculation (Jones Rule of 86)
- RO rejection rate calculation
- Membrane efficiency calculation
- Concentrate brix calculation
- Syrup boiling point calculation
- Syrup density calculation
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The MES app helps maple syrup producers and enthusiasts alike to quickly calculate must have data on the go. Features the following: - Email sap collection data - How many gallons of syrup can be made from maple sap using the revisited Jones Rule of 86 - Calculate RO rejection rates - Calculate membrane efficiencies - Calculate concentrate brix from incoming raw brix and flow - Calculate syrup boiling point based on barometric pressure and altitude - Calculate syrup density from given temperatures Works for both 66.0 and 66.9 brix syrup. Allows the user to save their email and brix preferences.
Hornady Ballistics
This app provides advanced ballistic calculations using Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficients. It includes a BC-based calculator and an extensive ammo library to help users achieve greater accuracy.
- 4DOF trajectory calculations
- Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficient input
- BC-based calculator
- Comprehensive ammo library
- Shooting angle and azimuth features
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Hornady Ballistics features advanced 4DOF trajectory and ballistic calculations based on Doppler Radar measured bullet drag coefficient inputs. Also includes BC based calculator and ammo library
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MES at 100% against Hornady Ballistics's 40%. MES also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Hornady Ballistics's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hornady Ballistics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MES asks for nothing beyond the download.
MES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 44K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MES's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hornady Ballistics's.
| Parameter | MES | Hornady Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (44K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 44K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Les Equipements d Erabliere CDL inc | Hornady |
Customer experience
MES
Hornady Ballistics
Bugs and requests
MES
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hornady Ballistics
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Saved data not persisting or resetting
- Incorrect data being saved (e.g. wrong bullet weight)
- Navigation and UI elements not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add more bullet and caliber options
- Allow customization of units (metric/imperial)
- Integrate with weather stations for automatic data input
- Ability to save and export range cards
In-app purchases
MES
No in-app purchases
Hornady Ballistics
- Multi Hud$0.99
- Range Cards$0.99
- Group Analysis$4.99
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- Moving Target$4.99
