Comparison

Ballistics vs Shot Insights

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

Shot Insights

This long-range shooting system integrates ballistic calculations, a range finder, and an impact indicator for enhanced precision. It offers accuracy tracking, support for multiple targets, and durable construction for challenging environments.

Highlights
  • Ballistic profiling
  • Integrated range finder
  • Impact indicator
  • Accuracy tracking
  • Multiple target support
  • Kestrel device sync
Features
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Unlock Precision with Shot Caller: The Ultimate Long-Range Shooting System by Shot Insights! Ready to revolutionize your long-range shooting experience? Say hello to Shot Caller, the all-in-one solution brought to you by Shot Insights. Gone are the days of juggling multiple tools at the range – Shot Caller seamlessly integrates everything you need for precision shooting. Key Features: Works with Kestrel: Sync data to Shot Insights from your Kestrel for most up to date calculations. Ballistic Profiling: Say goodbye to manual adjustments. Shot Caller takes care of your ballistic profile, ensuring accuracy at any distance. Integrated Notes: Keep track of your insights and observations effortlessly. Notes are seamlessly integrated into the system for quick reference. Range Finder: No more guessing. Shot Caller incorporates a range finder, giving you real-time distance data for unparalleled precision. Impact Indicator: Instantly know where your shot landed with the built-in impact indicator. Eliminate the need for a spotter and take control of your shooting experience. Groundbreaking Features: Accuracy Tracking: Stay on top of your shooting performance with detailed accuracy tracking. Analyze and improve with each shot. Multiple Target Support: Engage multiple targets with ease. Shot Caller lets you switch between targets seamlessly, optimizing your shooting efficiency. Durability and Ruggedness: Built for the toughest conditions, Shot Caller is rugged and durable, ensuring it withstands the challenges of any shooting environment. User-Friendly Interface: No complicated setups. Shot Caller boasts a user-friendly interface that simplifies the shooting process, allowing you to focus on what matters – hitting your target. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shotinsights.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Ballistics4 screens
Shot Insights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Insights at 85% against Ballistics's 45%. Shot Insights also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ballistics's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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 Shot Insights sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Insights holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shot Insights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, Shot Insights every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ballistics versus Shot Insights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticsShot Insights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (71 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNimoh ScientificShot Insights, LLC

Customer experience

Ballistics

All ratings69 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Shot Insights

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

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
2 purchases

Shot Insights

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Ballistics free?
Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shot Insights free?
Shot Insights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistics or Shot Insights?
Shot Insights is rated higher. Ballistics averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Shot Insights averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Ballistics or Shot Insights have ads?
Neither Ballistics nor Shot Insights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistics or Shot Insights?
Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, and Shot Insights every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ballistics was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shot Insights on October 30, 2026.

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