Comparison

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics vs Eagle Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

Manage your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to enhance shooting accuracy. Create and store gun profiles, access extensive bullet libraries, and view shooting solutions remotely. The app also facilitates firmware updates for your device.

Highlights
  • Gun profile management
  • Access bullet libraries
  • Remote target viewing
  • Custom target creation
  • Printable range cards
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The Kestrel LiNK® Ballistics App gives you the ability to manage key features and functions of your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to maximize convenience and boost your shooting performance. Quickly and easily create, upload, download, and store gun profiles and access the Applied Ballistics and Hornady libraries of lab-tested bullet parameters and profiles for use in your Kestrel Ballistics Meter using the Gun Profile Manager(1). Place your Kestrel in the vane mount on a tripod (sold separately) to view solutions remotely from your shooting position on your mobile device using Single Target Mode. Create and send up to 10 custom targets to your Kestrel or export a printable range card using Target Card Mode(2). The Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app also allows you to easily update the firmware in any LiNK-enabled Kestrel Ballistics meter or HUD so you always have the latest features and improvements. * Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter, 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter, and Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display (1) Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs and AB Custom Drag Models. Kestrel 5700 and 2700 Ballistics Weather Meters can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs. Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meters with Hornady 4DOF can access Hornady G1 & G7 BCs and Hornady Bullet Files. (2) Target Card Mode available on Kestrel 5700 Elite Models only.

About

Eagle Ballistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmanship. It offers detailed environmental adjustments, wind correction, and trajectory predictions. A free version is available with limitations, alongside tiered subscriptions for enhanced features and range.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate ballistic engine
  • Environmental and wind correction
  • Gyroscopic stability analysis
  • Built-in documentation and videos
  • PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets
  • Bluetooth connectivity for sensors and rangefinders
Features
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A full featured ballistics app for long range hunters and PRS shooters. Incredibly fast and accurate ballistic engine. Many calibration and setup tools. Detailed documentation is built-in. Free Download includes almost all features with 100yd Range limitation. Paid subscriptions: * Lite Subscription: Most features are available up to 500yd * Long Range: No range limit * PRS: Multi-Target and Moving Targets Documentation and Videos * Detailed Built-in Documentation for all Features * Videos: see http://eagleballistics.com Ballistic Engine * Ballistic Coefficient * Gyroscopic Stability * Air: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Density * Wind: Cross, Head/Tail * Angle Modified Range * Spin Drift * Aerodynamic Jump * Coriolis (horizontal) * Vertical Eotvos * Gravity Adjustment * Tripod shooting error correction * Valley Wind Correction Calculations * Max-ordinate calculation * Retained Energy on Impact * Retained Velocity on impact * Flight Time * Speed of Sound * Transonic Zone Wind * Manual Entry * Bluetooth Wind Meter Advanced Wind Subscription includes Rain and Mirage conversion tools Rain and Mirage to Windspeed Converter Supported iPhone Sensors * Latitude from internal GPS * Station Pressure * Camera * Screen Ruler * Angle Sensor for Inclination * Compass for Azimuth Bluetooth Connectivity * Most Range Finders * Most Environmental Sensors * Most Wind Meters Warning * Excessive bullet RPM * Insufficient Gyroscope Stability * Max Hunting Range for Lead/Copper Bullets Units * MOA or MIL Scope Turrets * Imperial and Metric Units Built in Tools & Calibration * Scope Correction Factor Calculator * Ballistic Coefficient and Muzzle Velocity Truing * Scope Height: Visual Ruler or Calipers * Zero Height & Offset: Visual Ruler * Ranging with Reticle and/or Animal Size * Target Inclination and Azimuth * Target Speed * Wind Average Databases * Rifle (Max 30 Rifles) * Bullets Library * Lane/Targets Range Cards * Standard Drop Table * Wind Variation Table * Detailed Target Analysis * Rifle Stock Table PRS Mode * Multiple Lanes with Multiple Targets * Instant Calculation and Update for All Targets * Relative Wind According to Target Azimuth * Allows Wind Variation Settings * Moving Target Lead Calculation Diagnostics * Sensitive Analysis * Accuracy Analysis License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eagleballistics.com/privacy-policy Patent No .: US 11,415,592 B2

Screenshots

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics4 screens
Eagle Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eagle Ballistics at 75% against Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's 25%. Eagle Ballistics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kestrel LiNK Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics versus Eagle Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LiNK BallisticsEagle Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (63 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNielsen-Kellerman Co.Eagle Ballistics LLC

Customer experience

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative46.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative63.2%

Eagle Ballistics

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Eagle Ballistics

Subscriptions6
  • Lite$2.991 Month
  • Long Range Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRS$9.991 Month
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  • Lite$14.991 Year
  • Long Range$24.991 Year
  • PRS$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Kestrel LiNK Ballistics free?
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Ballistics free?
Eagle Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or Eagle Ballistics?
Eagle Ballistics is rated higher. Kestrel LiNK Ballistics averages 2.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Eagle Ballistics averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or Eagle Ballistics have ads?
Neither Kestrel LiNK Ballistics nor Eagle Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics or Eagle Ballistics?
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, and Eagle Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Eagle Ballistics on October 12, 2026.

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