PENTASHOT vs Microballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PENTASHOT
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HM Connect target app gives you three modes - Training, Competition and Individual. In training mode you are not limited by time, number of series or shots, just shoot as many as you'd like. In competition mode you can choose number of series, shooting time is 50 seconds. In individual mode you can choose number or series, number of shots, shooting time and size of hit zone.
Microballistics
A highly accurate ballistic calculator for firearms and air rifles. It predicts wind deflection with steep shooting angles and offers features like projectile comparison and reticle reference printing. Includes a large database of ammunition types.
- Precise ballistic calculations
- Wind deflection prediction for steep angles
- Ballistic comparison of different projectiles
- Printable reticle references and tables
- Large database of projectiles
- Bluetooth laser rangefinder integration
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This is one of the most precise ballistic calculators. The results are verified in the field, it outperforms competition in predicting wind deflection with steep shooting angles. Special features include ballistic comparison of different projectiles, printing out reticle references and ballistic tables. We have a large database of projectiles for air rifles, rimfire and centerfire cartridges. This calculator works with a range of Bluetooth laser rangefinders and can be used to program standalone ballistic rangefinders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PENTASHOT at every 2 months against Microballistics's every 24 months. Microballistics's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PENTASHOT ships an update every 2 months, Microballistics every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PENTASHOT | Microballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PENTASHOT EU s.r.o. | Microballistics Ltd |
In-app purchases
PENTASHOT
No in-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
