# Ballistic X vs Shadow Book Enterprise

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic X | Shadow Book Enterprise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-book-enterprise/id1536476052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) | [Shadow Hog Tactical and Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482820622) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #188 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Toolkit Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Shadow Book Enterprise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-book-enterprise/id1536476052)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Semi Annual Plan | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |


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