Comparison

Lapua Ballistics vs RangeHound Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

Lapua Ballistics

This app provides precise long-range shooting calculations using a 6DOF model. It offers up-to-date ballistics data for various cartridges and allows users to input custom firearm and environmental details for accurate trajectory predictions.

Highlights
  • 6DOF calculation model
  • Latest Lapua cartridge/bullet data
  • Custom bullet definition
  • Metric and imperial values
  • Numerical, reticle, table, and graph views
  • Share calculation results
Features
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Lapua Ballistics is the ultimate 6DOF ballistics tool for mobile devices. Lapua Ballistics is the first mobile ballistics app utilizing the 6DOF calculation model, which makes it the most accurate ballistics app on the market. Lapua Ballistics always offers the latest, Doppler proven Lapua cartridge and bullet data for you to combine with your firearm and local weather information. The app also includes the option to define custom bullets manually. Features • Utilizes 6DOF, the most accurate calculation method • Always available with latest Lapua cartridge / bullet information • Quick and easy to change inputs like distance, wind speed and angle • Several result outputs available depending on your needs; numerical, reticle, table and graph views • Share your calculation results with your friends Manage rifle / Cartridge data • Create your own firearm / reticle combinations • Choose between metric and imperial values • Set Point Blank-range to different sight-in distances and impact windows • Define aiming point to moving target • Define custom bullets (calculations based on BC G1 or G7 and Siacci method) • Pre-set max 4 powder temperature - Vo pairs to the same cartridge to correct powder temperature sensitivity • Sight-in-POI, Coriolis calculation • Compare up to 3 Lapua cartridge/bullet performances to each other Privacy Policy: https://www.lapua.com/support/lapua-ballistics-app-2/lapua-ballistics-app-disclaimer-and-privacy-policy/

About

RangeHound Ballistics

This app provides real-time ballistic solutions for long-range shooters. It allows users to create rifle profiles, save environmental data, and receive live wind and elevation corrections. Features include modes for single shots, data refinement, and multi-target courses, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Create rifle profiles with load data
  • Save environmental conditions
  • Live elevation and wind corrections
  • Bench mode for single shots
  • Truing mode for data refinement
  • Stage mode for multi-target courses
  • Offline data access
Features
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RangeHound Ballistics is built for practical long-range shooters who need fast, reliable firing solutions in the field. Create rifle profiles with complete load data, save environment conditions, and get live elevation and wind corrections in MIL or MOA. Use Bench mode for quick single-shot solutions, Truing mode to refine your rifle data, and Stage mode to manage multi-target courses with wind-aware corrections. All primary shot data is stored locally on your device for quick access and offline use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lapua Ballistics4 screens
RangeHound Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapua Ballistics at none against RangeHound Ballistics's 2. RangeHound Ballistics's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. RangeHound Ballistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lapua Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapua Ballistics ships an update every 5 months, RangeHound Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lapua Ballistics versus RangeHound Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapua BallisticsRangeHound Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRightSpot LtdRay Mackelson

Customer experience

Lapua Ballistics

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%

RangeHound Ballistics

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lapua Ballistics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RangeHound Ballistics

Subscriptions1
  • Ballistic Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ballistic Pro$22.99

Questions

Is Lapua Ballistics free?
Lapua Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RangeHound Ballistics free?
RangeHound Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lapua Ballistics or RangeHound Ballistics have ads?
Neither Lapua Ballistics nor RangeHound Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapua Ballistics or RangeHound Ballistics?
Lapua Ballistics ships an update every 5 months, and RangeHound Ballistics every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lapua Ballistics was updated on October 26, 2026 and RangeHound Ballistics on October 7, 2026.

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