Geo Rangefinder vs Element Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geo Rangefinder
Measure distances and find positions using your phone's camera and compass. Simply view an object from two different locations to get accurate readings, with map integration for enhanced precision.
- Distance measurement
- Position finding
- Camera integration
- Compass functionality
- Map integration
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Geo Rangefinder was developed to determine the distance and position in the field using camera and built-in compass. To determine the position and distance to the object, just look at the object through the camera of your phone from 2 different locations. The distance can be measured and improved using the map.
Element Ballistics
This app offers precise firing solutions with a user-friendly interface. Create custom rifle profiles, select from a vast bullet database, and calibrate ballistics for accuracy. It also provides weather reports and integrates with smart devices.
- Create ballistic profiles for rifles
- Extensive bullet database with drag profiles
- Calibrate ballistics (BC, Muzzle Velocity)
- View ballistic data graphs and tables
- Predicted point of impact in reticle view
- Obtain local weather reports
- Connect with smart devices
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Element Ballistics provides accurate and reliable firing solutions through a friendly user interface. -Create ballistic profiles for different rifles. -Choose bullets from an extensive database featuring Doppler-verified drag profiles. -Calibrate BC, Muzzle Velocity and more using the “true” feature, and choose from a variety of drag functions (G1, G7, GA, RA4) -View graphs and tables with ballistic data, and export/import profiles. -View predicted point of impact in a reticle view (FFP and SFP). -Obtain weather reports for your location. -Connect with smart devices like the Element HYPR-7 and Element Rangefinders to synchronise profiles & preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Element Ballistics at 3.6 against Geo Rangefinder's 1.9. Element Ballistics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Geo Rangefinder's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Geo Rangefinder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Element Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Element Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Geo Rangefinder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Element Ballistics's.
Geo Rangefinder ships an update every 2 weeks, Element Ballistics every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Geo Rangefinder | Element Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (12 ratings) | 3.6 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawel Mitek | Element Optics |
Customer experience
Geo Rangefinder
Element Ballistics
In-app purchases
Geo Rangefinder
- Pro Version$1.99
Element Ballistics
No in-app purchases
Questions
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