# Hornady Ballistics vs Shot Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Hornady Ballistics at 4.8 against Shot Timer's 4.1. Hornady Ballistics also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 457) and review sentiment (40% vs 22%). Shot Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hornady Ballistics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hornady Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hornady Ballistics has 44K ratings behind it against 457, 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 22% of Shot Timer's.

Hornady Ballistics ships an update every 2 months, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hornady Ballistics | Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornady-ballistics/id1183535443/reviews)** | [4.1 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 457 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hornady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254568421) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## 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


### Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-timer-range-trainer/id1566003865)

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

**Highlights:** Multiple drill types, Personalized coaching tips, Attach photos to drill history, Adjustable timer settings, Set par time goals, Microphone sensitivity adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shot pick up
- 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
- 👍 Decent basic training tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire
- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection
- 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted
- 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use
- 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Registers unholstering as a shot
- Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
- Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection
- Allow timing of multiple shots and strings
- Add more customizable drill options
- Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hornady Ballistics free?

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

### Is Shot Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hornady Ballistics or Shot Timer?

Hornady Ballistics is rated higher. Hornady Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 457 ratings.

### Do Hornady Ballistics or Shot Timer have ads?

Neither Hornady Ballistics nor Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hornady Ballistics or Shot Timer?

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

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