Comparison

Ballistic X vs Maztech Companion

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
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

Maztech Companion

Easily set up weapon and ammunition profiles using an extensive database or custom entries. View environmental sensor data and fire-control parameters when linked to compatible devices. Receive firmware updates for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Weapon and ammunition profile setup
  • Applied Ballistics® database integration
  • Custom weapon and ammo configuration
  • Environmental sensor data viewing
  • Fire-control parameter settings
  • Rangefinder ballistic solution data
  • Firmware update management
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Setup your X4™ weapon and ammunition profiles with ease! Pull from the Applied Ballistics® database, or perform your own custom weapon and ammo setup. Your X4 device can hold up to 30 distinct weapon and ammo profiles. The Maztech Companion App also allows you to view environmental, compass and motion sensor data from your X4 product. Additional App functions include: • When linked to your X4-FCS, view and set fire-control parameters such as range-to-target, wind speed & wind direction. • When linked to your X4-LRF, view range-to-target and ballistic solution data from your rangefinder. • As Maztech adds new X4 features, the Maztech App will notify you and enable you to upload firmware updates to your X4 product

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Maztech Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maztech Companion at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Maztech Companion also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Maztech Companion is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Maztech Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maztech Companion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 140 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Maztech Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Maztech Companion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ballistic X versus Maztech Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XMaztech Companion
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (140 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCMaztech Industries, LLC.

Customer experience

Ballistic X

All ratings140 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative34.1%

Maztech Companion

All ratings5 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

Maztech Companion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Maztech Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Maztech Companion free?
Maztech Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Maztech Companion?
Maztech Companion is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Maztech Companion averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Maztech Companion have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Maztech Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Maztech Companion?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maztech Companion every 2 months. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on September 20, 2026 and Maztech Companion on September 9, 2026.

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