Ballistic X vs ELEY x
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
ELEY x
This app provides digital target scoring and an online competition platform for benchrest target shooters. It offers a digital solution for tracking scores and participating in virtual events.
- Digital target scoring
- Online competition platform
- Benchrest shooting focus
- Score tracking
- Virtual events
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The digital scoring app & online competition platform for benchrest target shooters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ELEY x at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. ELEY x also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Ballistic X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (140 vs 1). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
ELEY x is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. ELEY x asks for nothing beyond the download.
ELEY x holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, ELEY x monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistic X | ELEY x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (140 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomad Innovations, LLC | ELEY Group Ltd |
Customer experience
Ballistic X
ELEY x
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
ELEY x
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ballistic X
- Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
ELEY x
No in-app purchases
