Comparison

X 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

X

This app helps shooting sports enthusiasts analyze targets and calculate scores. It supports standard NRA and ISSF targets, allows custom target creation, and records shooting conditions. Analyze group size, point of impact, and share results.

Highlights
  • NRA and ISSF standard targets
  • Custom target creation
  • Score calculation by distance
  • Group size and impact analysis
  • Record shooting conditions
  • Share analyzed targets
Features
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X-Mark is designed for shooting sports enthusiasts, especially for score competition shooters. With its built in NRA standard targets and ISSF Olympic targets, it could turned you plain paper target into any standard targets at any shooting distance by properly calculating scores based on shooting distance, target configuration and its standard distance. Features: 1. Built in 30 NRA standard targets for High Power Rifle, Smallbore and Pistol Competition 2. Built in 10 ISSF Olympics standard pistol and rifle targets 3. Allow user defines own targets 4. Use phone's camera capture target pictures 5. Draw properly scaled score rings on target image 6. Allow pick target picture from device library 7. Allow manually set picture scale 8. Allow re-analysis stored target 9. Calculate scores based on selected target, shooting distance and bullet diameter 10. Calculate group size, point of impact by analyzing target picture 11. Generate analyzed target pictures for record keeping and easy sharing 12. Record equipment setup along with the target pictures 13. Record shooting session and weather conditions such as temperature, wind condition 14. Manage the records of shooting results 15. Share the target picture with email or social media 16. Support both imperial and metric measurement systems 17. Allow user select information to print on target.

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

X1 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Ballistic X's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On 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

X is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 140 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of X's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 8 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
X versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXBallistic X
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)3.7 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB112 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHaiyuan WangNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

X

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Ballistic X

All ratings140 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

X

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

None

X

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, X or Ballistic X?
Ballistic X is rated higher. X averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.7 from 140 ratings.
Do X or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither X nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or Ballistic X?
X ships an update every 8 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on September 9, 2026 and Ballistic X on September 25, 2026.

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