Comparison

Ballistic X vs Ballistix

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

Ballistix

Features
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The first ever shooting challenge app that you can participate in wherever you are in the country. The best part is you can participate ALL BY YOURSELF! That's right. You can submit your entry to any challenge all by yourself without anyone supervising you. It's all through the app. Just go to your local shooting range and record your submission using our internal video recording tool and win high value prizes. Lock and load! Let's go!  It is easy for shooting ranges to create too and host multiple challenges at the same time. Our software makes it extremely easy to choose winners as well. The terms of use are: https://sites.google.com/blake-technologies.com/ballistix-eula/home The privacy policy is: https://sites.google.com/blake-technologies.com/ballistix-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Ballistix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ballistix at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Ballistix also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Ballistic X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, 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

Ballistix 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 Ballistix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Ballistix every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ballistic X versus Ballistix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XBallistix
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCBlake Technologies LLC

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

Ballistix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Ballistix

Subscriptions1
  • Gold Membership$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ballistix free?
Ballistix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ballistic X or Ballistix have ads?
Ballistix shows ads; Ballistic X does not.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Ballistix?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ballistix every 2 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ballistix on September 26, 2026.

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