Microballistics vs Golfer's Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Golfer's Toolbox
Record and analyze your sports swings with this easy-to-use video tool. Draw on footage to examine swing planes and impact. Share clips or stills, and use a delayed playback feature to review shots hands-free.
- Video recording and editing
- Swing analysis with drawing tools
- Delayed video playback
- Create video clips and still images
- Share and export footage
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Check out this easy to use video recorder/editor for golf and other sports. Mount your iPhone or iPad on a tripod, record your golf swing then view it. Draw lines and rectangles to check out your swing plane, shaft lean at impact, etc. Easily create video clips or still images and share/export them. The delayed video feature allows you to hit a shot then watch the replay without touching your device. No annoying ads, no registration, just download and use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golfer's Toolbox at 100% against Microballistics's 50%. Golfer's Toolbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Golfer's Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Microballistics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Golfer's Toolbox's.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, Golfer's Toolbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microballistics | Golfer's Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | Mobile Software Design, LLC |
Customer experience
Microballistics
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In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
Golfer's Toolbox
No in-app purchases
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