Comparison

Ballistic X vs Range Day

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

Range Day

This app helps optimize your shooting range training sessions. It includes tools for calculating hit factors, creating custom drills, and accessing specialized training routines to track and improve your skills.

Highlights
  • Hit Factor Calculator
  • Custom Drill Creator
  • T.REX ARMS Training Drills
  • Skill Improvement Tracking
  • Range Session Optimization
Features
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Range Day is designed to help optimize your time at the range. With a Hit Factor Calculator, a Custom Drill Creator, and access to unique T.REX ARMS training drills, you will be able to track your skills improvement over time and get the most out of your range days.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Range Day4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Range Day at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Range Day also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (94% vs 56%). Ballistic X's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Range Day holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 140 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 94% of Range Day's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Range Day every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ballistic X versus Range Day: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XRange Day
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (167 ratings)4.7 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167 — better140
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCT.Rex Arms, Inc.

Customer experience

Ballistic X

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

Range Day

All ratings137 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Ballistic X

From 167 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

Range Day

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing Tool
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Simple and Effective Tool
  • 👍 Straight Forward
  • 👍 Fantastic app!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Some bugs
  • 🐛 Won't recognize account

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

Range Day

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches when trying to modify or delete custom drills
  • Unable to edit details of custom drills after saving

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow creating custom drills using yards/feet instead of just meters
  • Allow editing of custom drills
  • Add ability to attach photos/diagrams to custom drills
  • Add a shot timer feature
  • Add ability to share drills with friends
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  • Add a visual drill designer/editor
  • Add a video library section

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Range Day

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Range Day free?
Range Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Range Day?
Range Day is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Range Day averages 4.7 from 140 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Range Day have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Range Day shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Range Day?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Range Day every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on November 2, 2026 and Range Day on October 30, 2026.

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