Microballistics vs Rifle Hunt Simulator
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.
Rifle Hunt Simulator
A simplified 3D ballistic simulator for hunters, offering a visual alternative to numerical calculators. It simulates bullet flight and provides hit information based on distance, direction, elevation, and wind. Users can customize ammo and select from various game targets.
- 3D bullet flight simulation
- Visual ballistic calculations
- Target hit information
- Customizable ammo
- Multiple game targets
- Scope setup options
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Easy to use 3d ballistics and vital viewer app for hunters. Designed and made by hunters. This is an simplified visual alternative to traditional numerical ballistic calculator. Visual technical rifle simulator intended for hunters. The app is a simplified visual alternative to traditional numerical ballistic calculator, the app is not a game but a simplified technical ballistic hunting simulator for rifle hunters. The app simulates bullet flight in "slowed down" realtime 3d and provides useful target hit information based on target distance, direction, elevation of hunter and wind. Scope setup in both 1st and 2nd focal plane using generic mildot reticle and zero adjustment. Select from predefined list of ammo or construct your own bullet using velocity, weight and bc. Targets available are Red deer, Moose, Elk, Wildboar, Whitetail, Roedeer, Capercaillie and Black Grouse. This app is under active development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Microballistics at Free against Rifle Hunt Simulator's $1.99. Microballistics also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Rifle Hunt Simulator's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months). On 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; Rifle Hunt Simulator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rifle Hunt Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, Rifle Hunt Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microballistics | Rifle Hunt Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #65 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Microballistics Ltd | Kristian Stensoenes |
Customer experience
Microballistics
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In-app purchases
Microballistics
No in-app purchases
Rifle Hunt Simulator
No in-app purchases
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