Comparison

SIG BDX vs Ballistics Report

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SIG BDX

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
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The KILO BDX rangefinders use Applied Ballistics and Bluetooth® to illuminate the exact holdover dot in SIERRA3BDX riflescopes. For the most accurate and ethical shot, just Connect The Dot™. - DOWNLOAD: Download the app - SYNC: Sync the app with your rangefinder - BOND: Use the app to bond the rangefinder with the riflescope - RANGE: Press the RANGE button to measure the distance of your target - POWER SELECTOR RING: When the SIERRA3BDX riflescope is actively paired with a KILO BDX rangefinder, the blue LED on the power selector ring will be illuminated solid blue. This Blue LED will flash quickly 8X for one second whenever the riflescope has received a new holdover reticle update from the rangefinder. The BDX system works out to 800 yards with 1 MOA of accuracy - CONNECT THE DOT™: It’s time for hunting. Once the riflescope is turned on, range the target and the new hold is lit up out to 800 yards

About

Ballistics Report

Measure and track shooting accuracy using your iPhone camera, replacing physical tools. Get instant feedback, detailed analytics, and insights into your progress with various firearms and techniques. Plan training and set goals to improve your performance.

Highlights
  • Ballistics Cam for automatic shot group measurement
  • Digital range journal with target photos and notes
  • 100+ actionable shooting accuracy insights
  • Infinite Zero for precise optic adjustments
  • Dry fire and live fire goal setting
  • Training plans and shooting challenges
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Measure and track your shooting accuracy with just your iPhone. This app replaces your measuring calipers, range journal, training planner, zeroing targets and more! Get instant accuracy metric feedback after each shot group you track. Manage progress with over 100+ actionable shooting accuracy insights. Access all features with range session upgrade packages or get unlimited range sessions with a pro subscription. Bye-Bye Measuring Calipers The 'Ballistics Cam' replaces calipers as the modern way of measuring your shot groups. View the target with your iPhone camera and tap to mark the point of aim and hits. Measurements are calculated automatically delivering you shot group analytics, accuracy metrics, and more. Works on any target. As easy and point and shoot. Digital Range Journal Save a photo of your target along with automatically calculated shot group metrics like MOA and shot accuracy. Each shot group metric is ranked by percentile giving you instant actionable feedback. Record extra notes and keep all your range info secured and available anywhere you go. Shooting Insights Track your progress over time. See how dry firing improves your shot group metrics. View and compare your accuracy using different firearms, munitions, shooting drills, weapon attachments, shooting stances, shooting grips, and much, much more. Over 100+ actionable Insights and counting. Zero Optics with Infinite Zero 'Infinite Zero' delivers exact MOA adjustments for any zero at any distance. By using the shot group metrics from the 'Ballistics Cam', you can achieve a 36 yard zero with a target 10 yards away or a 300 yard zero with a target 25 yards away. Any zero at any distance, the zero possibilities are infinite. Dry Fire & Live Fire Goals Encourage and motivate ongoing training with goals. Maintain a training streak with weekly goals to get your dry fire reps in. Improve accuracy with live fire goals to get your best shot group. Plus: Monthly shooting challenges Training Plans Drill Insights Munition Insights Optic Insights Global benchmarks Shot Placement mapping And much more! Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SIG BDX4 screens
Ballistics Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ballistics Report at 78% against SIG BDX's 33%. Ballistics Report also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (355 vs 68). SIG BDX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ballistics Report sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SIG BDX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistics Report holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics Report has 355 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SIG BDX's written reviews are positive against 78% of Ballistics Report's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIG BDX ships an update every 3 weeks, Ballistics Report every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SIG BDX versus Ballistics Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIG BDXBallistics Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (68 ratings)4.2 (355 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB258 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSig Sauer, Inc.Favasian Products

Customer experience

SIG BDX

All ratings68 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.6%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative45.2%

Ballistics Report

All ratings352 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

SIG BDX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ballistics Report

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Target scan gets stuck in calibration
  • App gets stuck in calibration
  • Targets don't print
  • Missing uncommon caliber options

Requested features

1 request
  • Add "miss" recordings

In-app purchases

None

SIG BDX

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Ballistics Report

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly2 variants$10.991 Month
  • Limited Time Offer: Monthly3 Months trial$10.991 Month
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  • Limited Annual$24.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer: Annual$39.991 Year
  • Limited Time Free Offer2 Months trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Semi-Annual14 Days trial$39.996 Months
One-time3
  • Triple Up$0.99
  • Starter Pack$10.99
  • Stockpile Reserve$124.99

Questions

Is SIG BDX free?
SIG BDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballistics Report free?
Ballistics Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SIG BDX or Ballistics Report?
Ballistics Report is rated higher. SIG BDX averages 3.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Ballistics Report averages 4.2 from 355 ratings.
Do SIG BDX or Ballistics Report have ads?
Neither SIG BDX nor Ballistics Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIG BDX or Ballistics Report?
SIG BDX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ballistics Report every 10 days. Most recently, SIG BDX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ballistics Report on October 24, 2026.

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