# X vs Ballistic X

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Ballistic X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-mark/id1089410092/reviews) | **[3.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 14 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haiyuan Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/972446950) | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-mark/id1089410092)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ballistic X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Toolkit Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*