# PENTASHOT vs Microballistics

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PENTASHOT | Microballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microballistics/id1467067380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PENTASHOT EU s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456118255) | [Microballistics Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467067379) |

## What reviewers say

### PENTASHOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentashot/id1456118256)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microballistics/id1467067380)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PENTASHOT free?

PENTASHOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microballistics free?

Microballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PENTASHOT or Microballistics have ads?

Neither PENTASHOT nor Microballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PENTASHOT or Microballistics?

PENTASHOT ships an update every 2 months, and Microballistics every 24 months. Most recently, PENTASHOT was updated on October 18, 2026 and Microballistics on October 24, 2026.

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