# Ballistic X vs Loadscope Ballistics

The clearest difference is price: Loadscope Ballistics at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Loadscope Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Loadscope Ballistics 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 Loadscope Ballistics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loadscope Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 147 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Ballistic X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loadscope Ballistics's.

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic X | Loadscope Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadscope-ballistics/id6777277349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) | [Loadscope LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777277351) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Toolkit Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Photos rotate incorrectly
- Overlay data not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### Loadscope Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadscope-ballistics/id6777277349)

This companion app automatically selects your optimal powder charge and seating depth for shooting. It then uses your confirmed load to provide live ballistics adjustments based on changing environmental conditions, and allows you to measure shot groups from photos.

**Highlights:** Live DOPE re-solve with automatic local condition pull, Measure shot groups from photos, Real wind math with gust range calculation, DOPE card library for confirmed loads, Recipe cards for component details, Round count tracking, Offline-first operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create Your Own Loads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistic X free?

Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Loadscope Ballistics free?

Loadscope Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Loadscope Ballistics?

Loadscope Ballistics is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Loadscope Ballistics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ballistic X or Loadscope Ballistics have ads?

Neither Ballistic X nor Loadscope Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Loadscope Ballistics?

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 16, 2026 and Loadscope Ballistics on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*