Comparison

Ballistic X vs Digital Match Book

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

Digital Match Book

Features
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Digital Match Book is a local-first field companion for precision rifle competitors. FIND A MATCH Browse upcoming public matches, add a match shell to your library, and open the event's public Impact Scoring registration page. DMB does not collect Impact credentials. PREP AND WORK THE MATCH Move through General Match Info, checklists, stages, and Final Wrap Up. Keep target tables, stage descriptions, current zero data, equipment, and notes together. WIND AND DIRECTION Capture whole-MPH wind readings from a connected Kestrel, record target direction of fire, and review W/DOF in degrees or clock format without overwriting the competitor-owned Actual field. STAGE LOG AND RIFLE DATA Record personal hits, misses, no-shots, PEWS, impacts, and notes. Maintain rifle profiles, barrels, loads, zero cards, ladders, and bullet-count logs. DMB LAB Watch live Kestrel readings, record sessions, and analyze timestamped wind speed and direction. A simulated Kestrel is available from the Live tab for review without hardware. IMPORT AND SHARE Import or share local match packages. Optional COF document, photo, or text processing requires your own OpenAI API key and explicit approval before each upload. No Digital Match Book account is required. Working data stays on the device unless you deliberately export, share, register externally, or approve optional COF processing.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
Digital Match Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Digital Match Book at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Digital Match Book also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic X's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ballistic X versus Digital Match Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XDigital Match Book
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (166 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCCASEY ROBERT KLEINMAN

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

Digital Match Book

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Digital Match Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Digital Match Book free?
Digital Match Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ballistic X or Digital Match Book have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor Digital Match Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Digital Match Book?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digital Match Book every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Digital Match Book on October 25, 2026.

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