Comparison

Ballistic X vs Ballistics Report

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

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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
Currently charting
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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

Ballistics Report

Measure and track shooting accuracy using your iPhone camera, replacing physical tools. Get instant feedback, detailed analytics, and insights into your progress with various firearms and techniques. Plan training and set goals to improve your performance.

Highlights
  • Ballistics Cam for automatic shot group measurement
  • Digital range journal with target photos and notes
  • 100+ actionable shooting accuracy insights
  • Infinite Zero for precise optic adjustments
  • Dry fire and live fire goal setting
  • Training plans and shooting challenges
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Measure and track your shooting accuracy with just your iPhone. This app replaces your measuring calipers, range journal, training planner, zeroing targets and more! Get instant accuracy metric feedback after each shot group you track. Manage progress with over 100+ actionable shooting accuracy insights. Access all features with range session upgrade packages or get unlimited range sessions with a pro subscription. Bye-Bye Measuring Calipers The 'Ballistics Cam' replaces calipers as the modern way of measuring your shot groups. View the target with your iPhone camera and tap to mark the point of aim and hits. Measurements are calculated automatically delivering you shot group analytics, accuracy metrics, and more. Works on any target. As easy and point and shoot. Digital Range Journal Save a photo of your target along with automatically calculated shot group metrics like MOA and shot accuracy. Each shot group metric is ranked by percentile giving you instant actionable feedback. Record extra notes and keep all your range info secured and available anywhere you go. Shooting Insights Track your progress over time. See how dry firing improves your shot group metrics. View and compare your accuracy using different firearms, munitions, shooting drills, weapon attachments, shooting stances, shooting grips, and much, much more. Over 100+ actionable Insights and counting. Zero Optics with Infinite Zero 'Infinite Zero' delivers exact MOA adjustments for any zero at any distance. By using the shot group metrics from the 'Ballistics Cam', you can achieve a 36 yard zero with a target 10 yards away or a 300 yard zero with a target 25 yards away. Any zero at any distance, the zero possibilities are infinite. Dry Fire & Live Fire Goals Encourage and motivate ongoing training with goals. Maintain a training streak with weekly goals to get your dry fire reps in. Improve accuracy with live fire goals to get your best shot group. Plus: Monthly shooting challenges Training Plans Drill Insights Munition Insights Optic Insights Global benchmarks Shot Placement mapping And much more! Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Ballistics Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ballistics Report at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Ballistics Report also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 57%). Ballistic X's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ballistics Report 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 Ballistics Report sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistics Report holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 343 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 78% of Ballistics Report's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Ballistics Report every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ballistic X versus Ballistics Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XBallistics Report
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (140 ratings)4.2 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB258 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCFavasian Products

Customer experience

Ballistic X

All ratings140 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.6%

Ballistics Report

All ratings343 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.6%

User reviews

Ballistic X

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ballistics Report

From 343 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for tracking progress
  • 👍 Helps improve accuracy
  • 👍 Good for beginners and advanced users
  • 👍 Monthly challenges are fun
  • 👍 Excellent developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calibration issues
  • 🐛 App gets stuck
  • 🐛 Targets don't print
  • 🐛 Requires purchase to activate
  • 🐛 Missing caliber options

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

Ballistics Report

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Target scan gets stuck in calibration
  • App gets stuck in calibration
  • Targets don't print
  • Missing uncommon caliber options

Requested features

1 request
  • Add "miss" recordings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
11 purchases

Ballistics Report

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly2 variants$10.991 Month
  • Limited Time Offer: Monthly3 Months trial$10.991 Month
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  • Limited Annual$24.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer: Annual$39.991 Year
  • Limited Time Free Offer2 Months trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Semi-Annual14 Days trial$39.996 Months
One-time3
  • Triple Up$0.99
  • Starter Pack$10.99
  • Stockpile Reserve$124.99

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ballistics Report free?
Ballistics Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Ballistics Report?
Ballistics Report is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Ballistics Report averages 4.2 from 343 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Ballistics Report have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Ballistics Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Ballistics Report?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ballistics Report every 10 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ballistics Report on September 22, 2026.

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