Microballistics vs MatchGear
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.
MatchGear
This sports assistant app provides essential tools for umpires, coaches, and managers across various sports. It offers full support for field hockey, indoor hockey, soccer, indoor soccer, and korfball.
- Sports management tools
- Umpire assistance
- Coach tools
- Manager features
- Support for field hockey
- Support for soccer
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Can't re-download the app because you get a grayed-out 'Purchased' button? Open the App Store on your watch instead of your phone, and you can re-download the app! Umpire, coach, or manager? It doesn't matter: MatchGear assists you with all the tools you can possibly need. No matter which sport. We currently provide full support for field hockey, indoor hockey, soccer, indoor soccer, and korfball. Check out https://www.matchgear.app for detailed information!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Microballistics at Free against MatchGear's $4.99. Microballistics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MatchGear's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 24 months). On ratings volume, 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
Microballistics is free to download; MatchGear costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MatchGear holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Microballistics's written reviews are positive against 67% of MatchGear's.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, MatchGear every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microballistics | MatchGear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | Martijn van Kekem Development |
Customer experience
Microballistics
MatchGear
In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
MatchGear
No in-app purchases
