Microballistics vs Swimming Timer
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.
Swimming Timer
This app helps swimmers practice race starts with customizable timers and randomized delays. It also functions as a stopwatch to accurately measure lap and split times during training. Results can be saved and organized by date, with customizable event names and color themes.
- Customizable race start timer
- Randomized start delays
- Lap and split time measurement
- Save and view results by date
- Editable event names
- Customizable color themes
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Starter & stopwatch app for swimming. It can be used for practicing the starting race command or to help you measure your time. ●Basic Functions 1. Starter function You can set the time from TAKE YOUR MARKS to start sound as you like. It is also possible to randomize the time, which is useful for practicing the start. 2. Lap time & Split time Pressing the "Lap" button or "Stop" button after the start sound, the lap time and split time will be measured. If you accidentally press the button to measure a time, you can delete it by swiping the result cell to the left. 3. Saving results Measured times can be saved by pressing the "Save" button. Saved times can be viewed by date. 4. Event setting By tapping the event name under the time, you can freely select an event (e.g. Men's 100m Freestyle). In the initial display, 100m is set. 5. Color settings The background color and timer color can be changed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swimming Timer at 100% against Microballistics's 50%. Swimming Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). Microballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Swimming Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Microballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swimming Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Microballistics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Swimming Timer's.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, Swimming Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microballistics | Swimming Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | NAOYA ONO |
Customer experience
Microballistics
Swimming Timer
In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
Swimming Timer
- Support Developer$0.99
- Remove ads$6.99
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