# Hornady Ballistics vs Kdisk

The clearest difference is rating: Hornady Ballistics at 4.8 against Kdisk's 1.6. Hornady Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 15%) and ratings volume (43K vs 112). Kdisk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hornady Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 43K ratings behind it against 112, 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 15% of Kdisk's.

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 5 weeks, Kdisk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hornady Ballistics | Kdisk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443/reviews)** | [1.6 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kdisk/id1489952347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hornady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254568421) | [振峰 皮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479286012) |

## 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


### Kdisk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kdisk/id1489952347)

Manage and access your media and documents stored on an iStorage device. Browse photos, videos, and music with thumbnail views, and perform file operations like copying, deleting, and renaming. It also supports document viewing for various popular formats.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display, List/thumbnail view, File sharing, Copy, cut, delete, rename files, Local/iStorage data transfer, Slideshow mode for photos, Music playback with artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on iPhone and computer
- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Flawless operation for some users
- 👍 Happy with results for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work with iPhone 15
- ❌ Does not work with iPhone 16 Pro
- ❌ Does not work with iOS 17.2
- ❌ App doesn't recognize card reader
- ❌ Cannot open images/videos

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize the card reader
- Cannot open images/videos
- Limited file access (only recent 499 photos)
- No pictures show up on the card
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Fix the issue with dropping connection
- Resolve compatibility issues with newer iPhones (15, 16 Pro)
- Address iOS 17.2 compatibility
- Improve file access limitations
- Ensure accurate deletion of pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hornady Ballistics free?

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

### Is Kdisk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hornady Ballistics or Kdisk?

Hornady Ballistics is rated higher. Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Kdisk averages 1.6 from 112 ratings.

### Do Hornady Ballistics or Kdisk have ads?

Neither Hornady Ballistics nor Kdisk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hornady Ballistics or Kdisk?

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kdisk every 2 months. Most recently, Hornady Ballistics was updated on October 22, 2026 and Kdisk on October 20, 2026.

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