Comparison

Ballistics vs Geo Rangefinder

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

Head to head
About

Ballistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for riflemen, featuring multiple calculation methods, a comprehensive bullet database, and real-time adjustment updates. It offers custom virtual meters for environmental data and supports unlimited rifle/ammo configurations.

Highlights
  • Multiple ballistics calculation methods (Point Mass, Siacci, Pejsa)
  • Comprehensive bullet database (3500+ entries)
  • Real-time elevation/windage adjustment updates
  • Custom virtual meters (Anemometer, Inclinometer, etc.)
  • Unlimited rifle/ammo configuration storage
  • Airgun mode with muzzle energy input
  • Stadiametric reticles with aiming pointers
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Every smart rifleman needs Ballistics... Nimoh® Ballistics is unique across the entire smartphone marketplace in terms of practical features not found in any other ballistics application in the world and a professional smartphone user interface unrivalled in versatility. Aside from all of the standard features expected of a ballistics application, all the following unparalleled features included: 1. All three main modern ballistics methods – Point Mass, Siacci, and Pejsa, implemented correctly and accurately 2. Single System Console where all important data variables, turret adjustments, and sight picture are displayed 3. Custom virtual meters for input variables, beautifully crafted, including Anemometer, Wind Direction Indicator, Inclinometer, Compass and Hygrometer/thermometer 4. Up-to-date, 3500+ strong Bullet Database, all from manufacturer’s catalogues only – stored with manufacturer’s catalogue numbers and manufacturer only data – no spurious information from unofficial sources 5. Number selection dials for quick and easy input of numerical data – no cumbersome text boxes 6. Airgun mode which amongst other things, allows for muzzle energy input, accounting for the subsequent change in muzzle velocity, and allow when pellet is changed to another of a differing weight 7. Full user enable/disable help documentation available from all primary application pages to ensure correct operation 8. Instant elevation/windage adjustment value updates in real-time when any input variable is changed – no clumsy, extra-step ‘Done’, ‘OK’ or ‘Calculate’ etc. buttons 9. Instant saving of all variables to the application database – no inconvenient ‘Save’, ‘Close’, or ‘Store’ etc. buttons to be remembered. When the application is started, it starts where last left 11. Store an unlimited number of rifle/ammo configurations 12. Inline reformatting of range table plot intervals to facilitate easy reading – long range shooters can set intervals up to 500 yards or metres – air gunners as low as 1 yard or metre 13. Supports both portrait and landscape mode with neat navigable layout! 14. Aiming pointers on (low-cost, in-app purchased) stadiametric reticles for real-time target acquisition. Don’t simply take our word for it – try it! After all it’s free!

About

Geo Rangefinder

Measure distances and find positions using your phone's camera and compass. Simply view an object from two different locations to get accurate readings, with map integration for enhanced precision.

Highlights
  • Distance measurement
  • Position finding
  • Camera integration
  • Compass functionality
  • Map integration
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Geo Rangefinder was developed to determine the distance and position in the field using camera and built-in compass. To determine the position and distance to the object, just look at the object through the camera of your phone from 2 different locations. The distance can be measured and improved using the map.

Screenshots

Ballistics4 screens
Geo Rangefinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ballistics at 45% against Geo Rangefinder's 0%. Ballistics also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (60 vs 12). Geo Rangefinder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ballistics sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Geo Rangefinder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics has 60 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 0% of Geo Rangefinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, Geo Rangefinder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ballistics versus Geo Rangefinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticsGeo Rangefinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (60 ratings) — better1.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNimoh ScientificPawel Mitek

Customer experience

Ballistics

All ratings53 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Geo Rangefinder

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Ballistics

One-time15
  • Primary Arms$2.99
  • Generic$2.99
  • Burris Optics$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Leupold & Stevens$2.99
  • SWFA SS$2.99
  • Vortex Optics$2.99
  • Hawke Optics$2.99
  • Nightforce$2.99
  • Athlon Optics$2.99
  • Sightron USA$2.99
  • Vector Optics$2.99
  • Zeiss$2.99
  • Schmidt & Bender$2.99
  • Steiner$2.99
  • March$2.99
1 purchases

Geo Rangefinder

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Ballistics free?
Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geo Rangefinder free?
Geo Rangefinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistics or Geo Rangefinder?
Ballistics is rated higher. Ballistics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Geo Rangefinder averages 1.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Ballistics or Geo Rangefinder have ads?
Neither Ballistics nor Geo Rangefinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistics or Geo Rangefinder?
Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, and Geo Rangefinder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ballistics was updated on October 4, 2026 and Geo Rangefinder on October 6, 2026.

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