# SIG BDX vs The MatchStick

The clearest difference is rating: The MatchStick at 5.0 against SIG BDX's 3.4. The MatchStick also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). SIG BDX's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The MatchStick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIG BDX has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SIG BDX ships an update every 3 weeks, The MatchStick every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIG BDX | The MatchStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-bdx/id1403025894/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matchstick/id1629001744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 137 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sig Sauer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114396362) | [Tidal Media Group of Portsmouth, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629002046) |

## What reviewers say

### SIG BDX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-bdx/id1403025894)

This application connects a rangefinder to a riflescope, displaying an illuminated holdover dot for precise aiming. It facilitates syncing devices and provides ballistic data for accurate shots up to 800 yards.

**Highlights:** Sync rangefinder with riflescope, Display illuminated holdover dot, Measure target distance, Ballistic data integration, Connect The Dot™ system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The MatchStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-matchstick/id1629001744)

Plan your annual golf event with all essential details. Access schedules, travel plans, accommodation bookings, dining options, and information on the golf courses you'll be playing.

**Highlights:** Event schedule access, Travel itinerary planning, Accommodation details, Dining information, Golf course details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIG BDX free?

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

### Is The MatchStick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIG BDX or The MatchStick?

The MatchStick is rated higher. SIG BDX averages 3.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while The MatchStick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SIG BDX or The MatchStick have ads?

Neither SIG BDX nor The MatchStick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIG BDX or The MatchStick?

SIG BDX ships an update every 3 weeks, and The MatchStick every 6 weeks. Most recently, SIG BDX was updated on October 22, 2026 and The MatchStick on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*