# Hornady Ballistics vs Vivitar Mobile Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Hornady Ballistics at 4.8 against Vivitar Mobile Reader's 1.7. Hornady Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 12%) and ratings volume (44K vs 987). Vivitar Mobile Reader'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. Vivitar Mobile Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hornady Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 44K ratings behind it against 987, 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 12% of Vivitar Mobile Reader's.

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hornady Ballistics | Vivitar Mobile Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443/reviews)** | [1.7 (987 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 987 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 93 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


### Vivitar Mobile Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385)

Manage and view media files like photos, videos, and music from your connected device. Organize, share, and play content with features like slideshows and music playback controls. Supports various document formats for comprehensive file management.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display, List/thumbnail view, File sharing, Copy/cut/delete/create/rename files, Slideshow mode for photos, Music playback with artwork, Document format support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as expected
- 📷 Helpful for transferring photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💾 Unable to transfer certain file types (e.g., RAW images)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when inserting SD card
- Photos/videos not showing up in app
- Corrupted data after transfers

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer files in bulk
- Support for more file types
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hornady Ballistics free?

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

### Is Vivitar Mobile Reader free?

Vivitar Mobile Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hornady Ballistics or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

Hornady Ballistics is rated higher. Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Vivitar Mobile Reader averages 1.7 from 987 ratings.

### Do Hornady Ballistics or Vivitar Mobile Reader have ads?

Neither Hornady Ballistics nor Vivitar Mobile Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hornady Ballistics or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, and Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. Most recently, Hornady Ballistics was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vivitar Mobile Reader on October 29, 2026.

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