Comparison

Ballistic X vs Impact Scoring

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

Impact Scoring

This application enhances precision shooting with real-time scoring and detailed analytics. It provides tools for shooters of all skill levels and live video coverage to track performance and refine skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time scoring
  • Detailed analytics
  • Live video coverage
  • Performance tracking
  • Skill refinement tools
  • Community connection
Features
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Our mission is to elevate the precision shooting experience and sport by providing a seamless, user-friendly mobile application that offers accurate, real-time scoring, detailed analytics, robust tools for shooters of all levels and live video coverage. We aim to empower long-range shooters to track their performance, refine their skills, and connect with a community of enthusiasts through innovative technology and reliable data.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Impact Scoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Impact Scoring at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Impact Scoring also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (4.9 vs 3.7). Ballistic X's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and ratings volume (140 vs 18). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Impact Scoring holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 140 ratings behind it against 18, 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 Impact Scoring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Impact Scoring every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ballistic X versus Impact Scoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XImpact Scoring
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (140 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCImpact Scoring

Customer experience

Ballistic X

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

Impact Scoring

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 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

Impact Scoring

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Impact Scoring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Impact Scoring free?
Impact Scoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Impact Scoring?
Impact Scoring is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Impact Scoring averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Ballistic X or Impact Scoring have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Impact Scoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Impact Scoring?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Impact Scoring every 8 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on September 20, 2026 and Impact Scoring on September 15, 2026.

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