# Hornady Ballistics vs DPC Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Hornady Ballistics at 4.8 against DPC Tools's 3.4. Hornady Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (44K vs 5). DPC Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hornady Ballistics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DPC Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hornady Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 44K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Hornady Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 0% of DPC Tools's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hornady Ballistics | DPC Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpc-tools/id1481236443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hornady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254568421) | [Diamond Plastics Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/659014057) |

## What reviewers say

### Hornady Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443)

Perform advanced ballistic calculations using Doppler radar-measured bullet drag coefficients. This app offers both 4DOF trajectory and BC-based calculators, along with a comprehensive ammunition library for precise shooting.

**Highlights:** Advanced 4DOF trajectory calculations, Doppler radar measured bullet drag coefficient, BC based calculator, Ammunition library

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Hud | $0.99 | one-time |
| Range Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Group Analysis | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moving Target | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate ballistic calculations
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful features like shooting angle and azimuth
- 🎯 Helps achieve long-range accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not loading
- 🔌 Issues with compatibility on newer devices
- 🔍 Limited bullet and caliber options
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing units of measure

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Saved data not persisting or resetting
- Incorrect data being saved (e.g. wrong bullet weight)
- Navigation and UI elements not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more bullet and caliber options
- Allow customization of units (metric/imperial)
- Integrate with weather stations for automatic data input
- Ability to save and export range cards


### DPC Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpc-tools/id1481236443)

This app provides a suite of tools for designing and building projects using PVC pipe. It calculates pipe buoyancy, external load deflection, flow rates, pricing, and truckload capacity. Results can be printed for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Pipe Buoyancy Calculator, External Load Design, Flow Calculator, Pricing Calculator, Representative Locator, Truckload Calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hornady Ballistics free?

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

### Is DPC Tools free?

DPC Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hornady Ballistics or DPC Tools?

Hornady Ballistics is rated higher. Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while DPC Tools averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hornady Ballistics or DPC Tools have ads?

Neither Hornady Ballistics nor DPC Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hornady Ballistics or DPC Tools?

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, and DPC Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Hornady Ballistics was updated on November 4, 2026 and DPC Tools on November 3, 2026.

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