Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0 vs Eagle Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0
Access comprehensive reloading data for rifle and handgun cartridges. Features include powder weight calculators, detailed bullet information, cartridge history, and ballistic data. Offers both free sample data and a subscription for full access to extensive reloading information.
- Reloading powder weight calculator
- Cartridge history
- Bullet details
- Exterior ballistic data
- Dark/light mode viewing
- Reloading FAQs
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Sierra Bullets Reloading Manual V6.0 of Rifle and Handgun Reloading Data. The development of this reloading manual app has brought exciting, new changes. Many new Sierra bullets have been added, with new cartridge types and powders. Sierra built its own Pressure Testing Lab to quantify the new loading data found within the app. App features include: Reloading powder weight calculator for all the cartridges found in Sierra Bullet's paper manual. History about most included cartridges. Bullet details for all of Sierra Bullet's current and many older bullets. Exterior Ballistic paper. Technical contact information. Answers to Frequently asked questions about reloading. Firearm care and maintenance information. Ability to view in dark or light mode for easy reading. The free version has a reduced amount of data so users may see a sample of how the program operates. A subscription in-app purchase includes more text for key sections of the app including The Bullets section, The Reloading Section, and the Ballistics section. The most important feature a subscription adds is the full set of current cartridge data for hundreds of cartridges. Sierra Bullets LLC is constantly adding more data as new bullets are developed, the app will be updated as new data is available. Sierra Bullets has been producing hard cover manuals for over 50 years but using an app allows more functionality for the user.
Eagle Ballistics
This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmen. It offers a fast and accurate engine with extensive calibration tools and built-in documentation. A free version is available with a range limitation, with subscription options for expanded features.
- Fast and accurate ballistic engine
- Calibration and setup tools
- Built-in detailed documentation
- Support for wind meters and range finders
- PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets
- Rifle and bullet databases
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A full featured ballistics app for long range hunters and PRS shooters. Incredibly fast and accurate ballistic engine. Many calibration and setup tools. Detailed documentation is built-in. Free Download includes almost all features with 100yd Range limitation. Paid subscriptions: * Lite Subscription: Most features are available up to 500yd * Long Range: No range limit * PRS: Multi-Target and Moving Targets Documentation and Videos * Detailed Built-in Documentation for all Features * Videos: see http://eagleballistics.com Ballistic Engine * Ballistic Coefficient * Gyroscopic Stability * Air: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Density * Wind: Cross, Head/Tail * Angle Modified Range * Spin Drift * Aerodynamic Jump * Coriolis (horizontal) * Vertical Eotvos * Tripod shooting error correction * Valley Wind Correction Calculations * Max-ordinate calculation * Retained Energy on Impact * Retained Velocity on impact * Flight Time * Speed of Sound * Transonic Zone Wind * Manual Entry * Bluetooth Wind Meter * Advanced Wind Subscription includes Rain, Mirage, Snow modes Supported iPhone Sensors * Latitude from internal GPS * Station Pressure * Camera * Screen Ruler * Angle Sensor for Inclination * Compass for Azimuth Bluetooth Connectivity * Most Range Finders * Most Environmental Sensors * Most Wind Meters Warning * Excessive bullet RPM * Insufficient Gyroscope Stability * Max Hunting Range for Lead/Copper Bullets Units * MOA or MIL Scope Turrets * Imperial and Metric Units Built in Tools & Calibration * Scope Correction Factor Calculator * Ballistic Coefficient and Muzzle Velocity Truing * Scope Height: Visual Ruler or Calipers * Zero Height & Offset: Visual Ruler * Ranging with Reticle and/or Animal Size * Target Inclination and Azimuth * Target Speed * Wind Average Databases * Rifle (Max 30 Rifles) * Bullets Library * Lane/Targets Range Cards * Standard Drop Table * Wind Variation Table * Detailed Target Analysis * Rifle Stock Table PRS Mode * Multiple Lanes with Multiple Targets * Instant Calculation and Update for All Targets * Relative Wind According to Target Azimuth * Allows Wind Variation Settings * Moving Target Lead Calculation * Prism mode and tool for calibratin Diagnostics * Sensitive Analysis * Accuracy Analysis License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eagleballistics.com/privacy-policy Patent No .: US 11,415,592 B2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eagle Ballistics at 75% against Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0's 28%. Eagle Ballistics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eagle Ballistics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.
Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0 ships an update fortnightly, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0 | Eagle Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (80 ratings) | 4.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sierra Bullets LLC | Eagle Ballistics LLC |
Customer experience
Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0
Eagle Ballistics
Bugs and requests
Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0
Reported bugs
16 issues- Cannot purchase subscription
- Cannot sign up for account online
- Subscription restore errors
- App crashes on loading screen
- App resets to beginning between apps/screen rotation
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- Back buttons non-functional
- Cannot activate subscription on second device
- Cannot restore subscription on iPhone
- App won't open after purchase
- Error verifying purchase
- App glitched and charged twice
- Listed velocities are off
- Rifle data missing
- Data is incorrect/dangerous
- App not updated for a year
- App not updated for years
Requested features
23 requests- Update app regularly
- Add missing bullets and cartridges
- Update load data
- Allow phone rotation without reset
- Remember user's position in the app
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- Add new powders
- Add 6.5/.264 140gr TGK data for .264 win mag
- Make BC info easier to find
- Allow purchase of subscription
- Allow account sign-up online
- Add favorites list
- Make newly added calibers obvious
- Add dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
- Add Windows computer support
- Add ballistic drop information
- Add G2 and G7 data
- Redesign UI
- Improve navigation
- Add print out option
- Add field locking
- Add bookmark feature
- Add dropdown for powder selection
Eagle Ballistics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sierra Reloading Manual v6.0
- Annual Subscription$4.99
Eagle Ballistics
- Lite$2.991 Month
- Long Range Monthly$4.991 Month
- PRS$9.991 Month
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- Long Range + Advanced Wind Monthly$14.991 Month
- Lite$14.991 Year
- PRS + Wind$19.991 Month
- Long Range$24.991 Year
- PRS$74.991 Year
- Long Range + Wind Yearly$124.991 Year
- PRS + Wind$174.991 Year
Questions
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