Comparison

Ballistic X vs TopShot 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
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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

TopShot Scoring

Features
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TopShot runs your shooting club's match day, from the squad list to the final leaderboard. CLUB SHOOTS • See the shoots your club has planned and RSVP, including the guests you are bringing. • Open a shoot to score it — squad by squad, stage by stage, in the order you actually shoot. SCORING AND THE SHOT TIMER • The timer listens for each shot and records every split, so you get the draw and each transition, not just the total time. • Tap in hits against your own club's scoring zones and point values, not a fixed set someone else chose. • The live table updates as scores go in, so everyone can see where the match stands. • It works with no signal. Scores are kept on the phone and sync when you are back in coverage, and the screen tells you how many are still waiting. YOUR OWN TRAINING • A shot timer you can use on your own, with the same split detection. • Log each string against a drill and a firearm, with a photo of the target. • See how you are going over time: whether you are getting faster, whether you are getting more consistent, how much you are shooting, and which drills you have been avoiding. CLUB CHAT • Club announcements, general club chat and direct messages. • Block anyone you would rather not hear from, and report a message to your club's staff. FOR CLUB STAFF • Score any shoot in your club. • Work through reported messages from the Reports screen. Create an account, then join your club with the registration link they send you — or set your club up at topshot.team.

Screenshots

Ballistic X4 screens
TopShot Scoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TopShot Scoring at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. TopShot Scoring also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Ballistic X's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked). 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

TopShot 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. TopShot Scoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, TopShot Scoring every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ballistic X versus TopShot Scoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistic XTopShot Scoring
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Innovations, LLCATS All Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd

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

TopShot 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

TopShot Scoring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TopShot Scoring free?
TopShot Scoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ballistic X or TopShot Scoring have ads?
Neither Ballistic X nor TopShot Scoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or TopShot Scoring?
Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and TopShot Scoring every 3 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 26, 2026 and TopShot Scoring on October 24, 2026.

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