Comparison

Ballistic X vs Shadow Book Enterprise

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

Head to head
About

Ballistic X

This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Shot group calculation
  • Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ)
  • Load development data
  • MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support
  • Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase)
  • Cross-device sync (optional)
Features
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Ballistic-X: The Easiest Way to Calculate Shot Groups and Zero Your Rifle! Designed by shooters, for shooters, Ballistic-X offers a simple, intuitive interface allowing users to customize their experience through the Options Menu. Whether you prefer MOA/MIL or INCH/CM, the app works seamlessly with any target, including Steel. Key Features: - Included: Gain access to the core functionality of Ballistic-X with a single purchase. No subscriptions required for full access to essential tools! - Sync settings across multiple devices by signing in (optional, not required to use the app). - Offers useful data and labeling options that aid in Load Development. - The ATZ (Adjustment To Zero) feature helps you precisely adjust your turrets to bring your rifle to zero, saving you rounds and time. ATZ works dynamically at any range and supports all turret options. Simple Workflow: - Take an image of your target (within the app or from your library) - Designate reference size via Settings (default is 1") - Mark two points on the target corresponding to the reference (for grid or steel targets) - Input the distance from the target - Select the caliber used - Mark Point of Aim and Impacts - Add overlay, label, crop, and export/share - Adjust your optic according to ATZ Upgrade to the Advanced Toolkit (In-App Purchase): Unlock additional pro-level features with the Advanced Toolkit: Advanced Overlay Display Options: - Mean Radius - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Radial Standard Deviation (SD) - Vertical SD - Horizontal SD - Mean Windage - Mean Elevation - Impact Selector - Export to CSV for further data analysis Ballistic-X is a community-driven app, committed to providing the best user experience possible, along with unbeatable customer service. Join the Ballistic-X community today and elevate your shooting precision! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ballistic-x.com/privacy.html

About

Shadow Book Enterprise

A secure and user-friendly digital data book designed for shooting professionals. It provides essential tools and advanced features for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • Digital data book
  • Security focused
  • Ease of use
  • Essential tools
  • Professional features
Features
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Welcome to Shadow Book Enterprise. Shadow Book Enterprise is a digital Data Book for the responsible shooting professional specifically designed with security and ease of use in mind. As you navigate Shadow Book Enterprise you will find that it offers all the basic necessities along with tools the consummate professional will grow to love and appreciate all at your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shadowhogdatabook.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Shadow Book Enterprise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shadow Book Enterprise at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Shadow Book Enterprise also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.8). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 4) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

Shadow Book Enterprise is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Shadow Book Enterprise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Book Enterprise holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 163 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shadow Book Enterprise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Shadow Book Enterprise every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ballistic X versus Shadow Book Enterprise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XShadow Book Enterprise
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (163 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCShadow Hog Tactical and Consulting

Customer experience

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.4%

Shadow Book Enterprise

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ballistic X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Photos rotate incorrectly
  • Overlay data not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Automatic impact detection
  • Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
  • More caliber options
  • Customizable overlay colors
  • Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay
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  • Statistical analysis of group variation

Shadow Book Enterprise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Shadow Book Enterprise

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Semi Annual Plan$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Book Enterprise free?
Shadow Book Enterprise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Shadow Book Enterprise?
Shadow Book Enterprise is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Shadow Book Enterprise averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Shadow Book Enterprise have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Shadow Book Enterprise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Shadow Book Enterprise?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shadow Book Enterprise every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shadow Book Enterprise on October 15, 2026.

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