Comparison

Ballistic X vs TargetDetect

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

TargetDetect

Automatically detects shot placement on paper targets for shooting sports. Provides detailed performance reports and measures speed and accuracy. Ideal for improving shooting skills with comprehensive tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic shot placement detection
  • Target scoring
  • Detailed performance reports
  • Shot timing for speed and accuracy
  • Progress measurement
Features
Currently charting
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Track your progress in target shooting. Automatically determines shot placement in paper targets, and scores most targets. Detailed reports allow you to measure your performance and see improvements. Includes shot timing functionality to measure both speed and accuracy.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TargetDetect at 100% against Ballistic X's 57%. TargetDetect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 2) and chart position (#5 vs #183). 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 TargetDetect $4.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. TargetDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TargetDetect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 100% of TargetDetect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, TargetDetect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Ballistic X versus TargetDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XTargetDetect
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.8 (147 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better#183
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCPacific Northwest Software

Customer experience

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.6%

TargetDetect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

TargetDetect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

TargetDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TargetDetect free?
TargetDetect costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or TargetDetect?
TargetDetect is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while TargetDetect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or TargetDetect have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor TargetDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or TargetDetect?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and TargetDetect every 2 months. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 12, 2026 and TargetDetect on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ballistic X or TargetDetect?
Ballistic X currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and TargetDetect at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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