# Ballistic X vs Freebore

The clearest difference is price: Freebore at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Freebore also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Ballistic X's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 2) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Freebore 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 Freebore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Freebore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 166 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Freebore's.

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, Freebore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic X | Freebore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freebore/id6818360828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) | [Datum Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818360830) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic X

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Sports, #186 Top Paid (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


### Freebore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freebore/id6818360828)

This app is a comprehensive tool for firearm enthusiasts, offering ballistic calculations, load workups, group measurements, and range trip notes. It integrates with various devices for real-time data and provides detailed reloading information from published sources.

**Highlights:** Ballistic calculations with real-time wind and air data, Load workup and reloading data from published sources, Group measurement and target analysis, Gun and ammo library with extensive data, Match day stage setup and timing, Notes and log for range trips and tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freebore Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Freebore Yearly | $54.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistic X free?

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

### Is Freebore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ballistic X or Freebore?

Freebore is rated higher. Ballistic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Freebore averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ballistic X or Freebore have ads?

Neither Ballistic X nor Freebore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistic X or Freebore?

Ballistic X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Freebore every 3 days. Most recently, Ballistic X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Freebore on October 26, 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.*