# MES vs Hornady Ballistics

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MES | Hornady Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mes/id1016056014/reviews)** | [4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Les Equipements d Erabliere CDL inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282400673) | [Hornady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254568421) |

## What reviewers say

### MES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mes/id1016056014)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hornady Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443)

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.

**Highlights:** 4DOF trajectory calculations, Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficient input, BC-based calculator, Comprehensive ammo library, Shooting angle and azimuth features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Hud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Range Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Group Analysis | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moving Target | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate ballistic calculations
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful features like shooting angle and azimuth
- 🎯 Helps achieve long-range accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not loading
- 🔌 Issues with compatibility on newer devices
- 🔍 Limited bullet and caliber options
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing units of measure

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MES free?

MES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hornady Ballistics free?

Hornady Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MES or Hornady Ballistics?

MES is rated higher. MES averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 from 44K ratings.

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