Microballistics vs VOG
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.
VOG
This app provides voice altitude announcements for skydivers, eliminating the need to constantly check visual altimeters. It offers customizable spoken altitudes and automatic on/off functionality for simplicity and safety during jumps.
- Voice altitude announcements
- Automatic on/off functionality
- Customizable spoken altitudes
- Feet or meters setting
- Multiple language support
- Compact helmet-friendly design
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It is Official application for VOG-Altimeter Bluetooth Device. VOG-Altimeter is speaking altimeter device for skydiving. With this unit you no need to keep checking your visual alti or take time to adjust the audible one. It simply announces your altitude throughout the jump. Designed by a skydivers specifically for skydivers, with simplicity & safety in mind and packed with technical features, it provides the skydiver with a compact, simple to use audible altimeter that slots neatly into most helmets. Quick & simple to use. It even switches itself on in the aircraft & after you land it will switch itself off! Use your iPhone to change the spoken altitudes from automatic to personal settings. It can be set to either feet or meters and is available in a choice of languages. If you have some question or suggestion please drop us a line on order@vog.ee or visit our website: www.vog.ee
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VOG at 4.2 against Microballistics's 2.3. VOG also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). Microballistics's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). 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.
VOG holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Microballistics's written reviews are positive against 33% of VOG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, VOG weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Microballistics | VOG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | VOG Technology Ltd. Co. |
Customer experience
Microballistics
VOG
In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
VOG
No in-app purchases
