Comparison

HORUS Ballistics vs BE Ballistics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HORUS Ballistics

This app provides a precise ballistics calculator for long-range shooters and competitors. It offers quick shooting solutions with an intuitive interface and integrates with onX Hunt for shot site waypoints and recovery efforts.

Highlights
  • Precision ballistics solver
  • onX Hunt integration
  • Shot site waypoint creation
  • HORUS/TREMOR reticle support
  • Advanced Truing Engine
  • Bluetooth connectivity for LRFs and weather meters
Features
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Precision Ballistics Solver Stop guessing and start hitting with the most accurate ballistics calculator designed for serious long-range shooters and precision rifle competitors. Our powerful ballistic solver provides precise shooting solutions quickly, all through a clean, easy-to-use interface that gets you on target faster. world_map: Critical onX Hunt Integration: Accurate Shot Site Waypoint Maximize efficiency and ensure a successful recovery! Our direct integration with onX Hunt helps you mark the exact location of the hit instantly. Shot Site Waypoint: After the shot, use the integrated feature to instantly create an onX Waypoint at the Site of Impact (Shot Location). This critical pin marks ground zero and is the essential starting point for your recovery efforts. Precision Tracking Prep: By accurately marking your shot, you can immediately switch to your onX Hunt app to turn on the Tracker and begin looking for sign, confident that you are starting at the precise location. Location-Aware Dope: Before the shot, tap any existing onX Waypoint to confirm the target is in a safe location to engage. sparkles: Core Features for Superior Accuracy & Efficiency: HORUS/TREMOR Integration: Full support for HORUS Reticles with dedicated tutorials and automatic TREMOR reticle wind dot calibration. Advanced Truing Engine: Quickly True your Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and Muzzle Velocity (MV) for maximum precision. Seamless Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect via Bluetooth to HORUS Laser Range Finders (LRFs) and Weather Meters for real-time atmospheric data and target range import. Take the guesswork out of extreme long-range (ELR) shooting. Download now and ensure precision from the trigger pull all the way to a clean recovery.

About

BE Ballistics

Features
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BE Ballistics is a precision long-range ballistics calculator built for the way you actually shoot — your reticle, your mils, hold or dial. No external ballistics computer required, fully offline. SEE THE SHOT • Through-the-scope view: your exact reticle at true subtension, the target at real angular size, and a green hold pip. Hold in your own mils/MOA or dial — zoom in and count it by eye. YOUR DATA • 292 reticles drawn to spec, filterable by name • 39 calibres and 352 loads, from .22 LR to .50 BMG — or enter your own BC (G1/G7) and muzzle velocity • Custom drag curves (.lcd / Doppler) supported DIAL IT IN • Elevation, windage and turret CLICKS for your exact turret • Full environment: temperature, pressure, humidity, altitude, shot angle, plus single or dual wind • Hit-probability (WEZ) so you know the odds before you break the shot • Distances out to 5000 m for ELR MY DOPE CARD • Save any distance with its elevation, wind and clicks • Edit each row to the dope you really dialed • One-tap print/export — tape it to your stock Made for precision shooters — 300 m, ISSF, F-Class, PRS, benchrest, ELR and hunting. Offline, no account, no data collection.

Screenshots

HORUS Ballistics4 screens
BE Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HORUS Ballistics at Free against BE Ballistics's $7.99. BE Ballistics's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

HORUS Ballistics is free to download; BE Ballistics costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HORUS Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, BE Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
HORUS Ballistics versus BE Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHORUS BallisticsBE Ballistics
PriceFree — better$7.99
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorus VisionDries Ida A Mertens

In-app purchases

None

HORUS Ballistics

No in-app purchases

None

BE Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HORUS Ballistics free?
HORUS Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BE Ballistics free?
BE Ballistics costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HORUS Ballistics or BE Ballistics have ads?
Neither HORUS Ballistics nor BE Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HORUS Ballistics or BE Ballistics?
HORUS Ballistics ships an update every 3 months, and BE Ballistics every 2 weeks. Most recently, HORUS Ballistics was updated on November 2, 2026 and BE Ballistics on October 31, 2026.

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