# Ballistics vs Range Finder・Tape Measure

The clearest difference is rating: Range Finder・Tape Measure at 5.0 against Ballistics's 4.4. Ballistics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (71 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Range Finder・Tape Measure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, Range Finder・Tape Measure every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistics | Range Finder・Tape Measure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-findertape-measure/id6759604482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nimoh Scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150935668) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Arms | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burris Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leupold & Stevens | $2.99 | one-time |
| SWFA SS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vortex Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hawke Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nightforce | $2.99 | one-time |
| Athlon Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sightron USA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vector Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zeiss | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt & Bender | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steiner | $2.99 | one-time |
| March | $2.99 | one-time |


### Range Finder・Tape Measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-findertape-measure/id6759604482)

Transform your phone into a powerful measuring tool using augmented reality. Accurately measure distances, areas, perimeters, and heights of objects and rooms simply by pointing your camera. Ideal for home improvement, design, and quick on-the-go measurements.

**Highlights:** Measure distances with camera, Calculate area and perimeter, Estimate object heights, AR overlay for real-time measurements, Works on various surfaces, Supports imperial and metric units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistics free?

Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Range Finder・Tape Measure free?

Range Finder・Tape Measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistics or Range Finder・Tape Measure?

Range Finder・Tape Measure is rated higher. Ballistics averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Range Finder・Tape Measure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ballistics or Range Finder・Tape Measure have ads?

Range Finder・Tape Measure shows ads; Ballistics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistics or Range Finder・Tape Measure?

Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, and Range Finder・Tape Measure every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ballistics was updated on October 26, 2026 and Range Finder・Tape Measure on October 24, 2026.

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