Comparison

SIG BDX vs Ballistics Calculator Pro

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 Calculator Pro

Features
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Ballistics Calculator Pro provides advanced, accurate shooting calculations for hunters and marksmen. Supporting comprehensive Imperial and Metric units, our app includes all standard conversions for distance, velocity, temperature, wind, and more. Calculate corrections with MOA, IPHY, or Mils, using both G1 and G7 drag models. Customize multiple rifle and ammo profiles, select from an extensive bullet library, and utilize advanced features such as stepped BCs, zero atmosphere conditions, and calculations for Coriolis effect and spin drift. Key Features: Full Imperial & Metric unit support All measurements: distance, wind, altitude, weight, temperature, and more Correction units: MOA, IPHY, Mils (with conversions) Drag models: G1 & G7 Multiple gun/ammo profiles & extensive bullet library Stepped BCs, Coriolis effect, spin drift, powder temp compensation Graph comparisons for up to 6 loads Export trajectory tables via email Completely Private & Offline: No network needed; all data is local No accounts, no cloud, no remote APIs Built-in database for privacy and reliability Own all your data, fully exportable Perfect for shooters, reloaders, and ballistic professionals who demand precision and privacy.

Screenshots

SIG BDX4 screens
Ballistics Calculator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SIG BDX at Free against Ballistics Calculator Pro's $19.99. Ballistics Calculator Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

SIG BDX is free to download; Ballistics Calculator Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SIG BDX versus Ballistics Calculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIG BDXBallistics Calculator Pro
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating3.4 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSig Sauer, Inc.Sebastin Michael

In-app purchases

None

SIG BDX

No in-app purchases

None

Ballistics Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SIG BDX free?
SIG BDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballistics Calculator Pro free?
Ballistics Calculator Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SIG BDX or Ballistics Calculator Pro have ads?
Neither SIG BDX nor Ballistics Calculator Pro shows ads.

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