Microballistics vs Ristretto 512
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.
Ristretto 512
Customize your ride with advanced settings for performance, sensitivity, and power. This app pairs with specific controllers to offer real-time data and firmware updates for an enhanced riding experience.
- Advanced settings adjustment
- Real-time data reading
- BLE connectivity
- Controller firmware updates
- Performance customization
- Sensitivity adjustment
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Ristretto 512 Ride Control is the official mobile app paired with the Ristretto Gen 3 technology and is there for you to customise your ride the way you'd like! With advanced features, you adjust your performance, sensitivity, power, torque, and peripherals. Pair the Ride Control app with an X-Series controller and it gives you the ultimate freedom to ride your way. This mobile app is compatible with Ristretto Series Controllers manufactured exclusively by Ristretto MOTOR LTD intended for use with Ristretto products only. Main features: 1. Advanced settings adjustment 2. Real-time data reading 3. BLE connectivity 4. Controller firmware updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ristretto 512 at 5.0 against Microballistics's 2.3. Microballistics's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
Ristretto 512 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, Ristretto 512 every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microballistics | Ristretto 512 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 17 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | CYC Motor Ltd. |
Customer experience
Microballistics
Ristretto 512
In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
Ristretto 512
No in-app purchases
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