Comparison

Ballistic X vs Impact Ballistics

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

Impact Ballistics

This app provides comprehensive ballistic data for long-range shooting, calculating bullet drop and compensation based on scope, ammunition, and atmospheric conditions. It offers a vast database of ammunition information, custom load input, and educational resources for shooters of all levels.

Highlights
  • Bullet drop calculation
  • Ammunition database
  • Custom load input
  • Atmospheric condition adjustment
  • Reticle matching
  • Printable dope cards
  • Educational videos and articles
Features
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The TRACT Optics Impact Ballistics mobile application takes the guesswork out of long-range shooting and provides data to help the most experienced shooter as well as the beginner or novice. This mobile application is one of the most comprehensive databases of information available today. With virtually every modern ammunition manufacturer’s information listed shooters can match any TRACT rifle scope reticle to their exact cartridge. Simply select your scope, then your ammo/bullet the program will calculate the bullet drop information as it pertains to your reticle automatically. If you cannot find your particular round of ammunition in the program, simply add the Ballistic Coefficient (B.C.) and Muzzle Velocity to the program and you will be good to go. With the ability to import current weather conditions the Impact program will provide up to date Bullet Drop Compensation to help you make accurate shots in the field or at the range. While the mobile application is designed to provide ballistic date without an internet connection, when the user has an internet connection, they are able to access our complete library of videos, articles, and blogs. Simply navigate to the Learn section of the app and you can access the Getting Started section for Rifle Scopes, Binoculars and Spotting Scopes as well as Pro Shooting Tips with videos detailing How To videos showing how to maximize the performance of your optic. You can even shop our complete line of Optics and Accessories right from the App. This app will be continually updated with new ammunition information, new product releases and videos. Selectable options include Meters or Yards, Drag Table, Spin Drift, Sight Height, Printable Dope and BDC cards, the ability to compare loads, atmospheric conditions (manual entry or automatic import), wind direction, sight setting/zero calculator and much more. The program is capable of providing ballistic data out to 2,500 yards. The BDC card allows the shooter to print out a “cheat sheet” that can show the bullet drop at each magnification (for Second Focal Plane scopes) The Dope card provides velocity, energy, path, drop, wind drift, time of flight, # of click value and MOA or MRAD info in 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 yard increments. Weather/Atmospheric conditions can be automatically imported thanks to our direct link to World Weather Online, or you can manually enter the Temperature, Altitude, Barometric Pressure and Humidity through the Conditions section. The conditions section also allows the user to enter Bullet Wind Drift information such as wind speed and direction and provide data in inches, MOA or MRAD. The sight settings section is a great resource for shooters who would like to zero their rifle at a further distance then they are able to shoot. For example, if a user only has access to a 100-yard range but would like his rifle to be zeroed at 200 yards, the Sight Setting section will show the user where his bullet needs to impact on a 100-yard target to be zeroed at 200 yards. Our goal for this app is that it provides you with a comprehensive resource for everything and anything related to TRACT Optics…Where you Belong.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Impact Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Impact Ballistics at 4.7 against Ballistic X's 3.8. Impact Ballistics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 56%). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

Ballistic X costs $7.99 and Impact Ballistics $2.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Impact Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Impact Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 166 ratings behind it against 10, 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 86% of Impact Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Impact Ballistics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Ballistic X versus Impact Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XImpact Ballistics
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.8 (166 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better#45
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCTRACT Optics LLC

Customer experience

Ballistic X

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

Impact Ballistics

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
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

Impact Ballistics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Impact Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Impact Ballistics free?
Impact Ballistics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Impact Ballistics?
Impact Ballistics is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Impact Ballistics averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Impact Ballistics have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Impact Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Impact Ballistics?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Impact Ballistics every 2 months. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Impact Ballistics on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ballistic X or Impact Ballistics?
Ballistic X currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Impact Ballistics at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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