Comparison

Wild Hog Pro vs Ballistic X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wild Hog Pro

Enhance your wild hog hunting with professional-grade calling sounds and advanced features. This app works with a special Bluetooth speaker to deliver high-definition audio, allowing you to control calls and record video simultaneously for a complete hunting experience.

Highlights
  • Professional wild hog calling sounds
  • Works with Bullet HP Bluetooth speaker
  • Record video while controlling calls
  • Transparent video control overlay
  • 15 high-quality hog sounds included
  • Optional premium sound packs
Features
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Wild Hog Pro by Convergent Hunting is designed to work in conjunction with the “Bullet HP” (special purpose Bluetooth controlled speaker) to help you get professional wild hog calling results. Together, the Convergent Hunting apps and Convergent Bullet HP, combine the latest in technology to provide you with a complete calling platform that is unique, versatile, all wrapped-up in a high performance package. NEW! Video your hunts and control the calls and sounds at the same time. Transparent video controls overlay gives you easy access to presets, and call controls while you record video on your device. ========================= “Calling hogs out of the thick brush is my favorite way to hunt. With the premium Wild Hog Pro sounds played through the Bullet HP the hogs will never know what hit ‘em” -- Byron South ========================= All hog hunting sounds packaged in Convergent Hunting’s Wild Hog Pro Calling App have been recorded in High Definition and are digitally mastered to provide you with sounds that will elicit responses from even the most wary animals. Large buttons for sound playback make using the apps in the field very easy. 4 programmable preset call buttons allow you to keep your four favorite sounds “front and center” for quick use. Standard volume control and playback interface keep things simple and easy to use. Hunting hi-tech has never been so easy, or powerful! Wild Hog Pro comes equipped with 15 high quality wild hog sounds for maximum results in the field. Via paid, In-App Upgrade, you can upgrade and use the Glenn Guess Series Sound Pack from Professional Hog Caller, Glenn Guess. There are over 20 years of experience and thousands of called hogs behind the development of these Signature Series Sounds. This Signature Series Sound Pack includes the following sounds: Sow Hysteria: mimics the maternal sow response and territorial rally. This sounds draws in hogs of all sexes and ages. Turn Me Loose: Shoat in distress triggers maternal and territorial response from hogs of all ages. Lil Squealer: baby piglet in distress, triggers maternal, rally and predator response. Pig Momma: Adult sow fighting off an adult boar, triggers maternal response from other sows and rally behavior. Also draws in mature boars looking for a receptive sow. Chow Time: Imitates hogs at a food source, best for luring in wary hogs to a feeder or bait site. Visit ConvergentHunting.com for more apps and products.

About

Ballistic X

This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Shot group calculation
  • Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ)
  • Load development data
  • MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support
  • Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase)
  • Cross-device sync (optional)
Features
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Ballistic-X: The Easiest Way to Calculate Shot Groups and Zero Your Rifle! Designed by shooters, for shooters, Ballistic-X offers a simple, intuitive interface allowing users to customize their experience through the Options Menu. Whether you prefer MOA/MIL or INCH/CM, the app works seamlessly with any target, including Steel. Key Features: - Included: Gain access to the core functionality of Ballistic-X with a single purchase. No subscriptions required for full access to essential tools! - Sync settings across multiple devices by signing in (optional, not required to use the app). - Offers useful data and labeling options that aid in Load Development. - The ATZ (Adjustment To Zero) feature helps you precisely adjust your turrets to bring your rifle to zero, saving you rounds and time. ATZ works dynamically at any range and supports all turret options. Simple Workflow: - Take an image of your target (within the app or from your library) - Designate reference size via Settings (default is 1") - Mark two points on the target corresponding to the reference (for grid or steel targets) - Input the distance from the target - Select the caliber used - Mark Point of Aim and Impacts - Add overlay, label, crop, and export/share - Adjust your optic according to ATZ Upgrade to the Advanced Toolkit (In-App Purchase): Unlock additional pro-level features with the Advanced Toolkit: Advanced Overlay Display Options: - Mean Radius - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Radial Standard Deviation (SD) - Vertical SD - Horizontal SD - Mean Windage - Mean Elevation - Impact Selector - Export to CSV for further data analysis Ballistic-X is a community-driven app, committed to providing the best user experience possible, along with unbeatable customer service. Join the Ballistic-X community today and elevate your shooting precision! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ballistic-x.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Wild Hog Pro1 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ballistic X at 3.8 against Wild Hog Pro's 2.5. Ballistic X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 28%). Wild Hog Pro's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wild Hog Pro costs $3.99 and Ballistic X $7.99 up front. Wild Hog Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Wild Hog Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wild Hog Pro ships an update every 8 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wild Hog Pro versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWild Hog ProBallistic X
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.5 (63 ratings)3.8 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Shot, LLCNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

Wild Hog Pro

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative60.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.8%

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Wild Hog Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ballistic X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Photos rotate incorrectly
  • Overlay data not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Automatic impact detection
  • Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
  • More caliber options
  • Customizable overlay colors
  • Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay
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  • Statistical analysis of group variation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wild Hog Pro

One-time2
  • Glenn Guess Series Sound Pack$1.99
  • Non Bullet HP Bluetooth$24.99
1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Wild Hog Pro free?
Wild Hog Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wild Hog Pro or Ballistic X?
Ballistic X is rated higher. Wild Hog Pro averages 2.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.8 from 163 ratings.
Do Wild Hog Pro or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither Wild Hog Pro nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wild Hog Pro or Ballistic X?
Wild Hog Pro ships an update every 8 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wild Hog Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ballistic X on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wild Hog Pro or Ballistic X?
Wild Hog Pro currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Ballistic X at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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