Comparison

Microballistics vs MilliDope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MilliDope

Features
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MilliDope tells you how many clicks to dial for each target at your range. Step through your targets, dial each adjustment, and shoot. Your rifle, your ammunition, and your targets are configured independently. Change your load without touching your rifle. Shoot a new range without re-entering your ballistics. MilliDope keeps the complexity organised so you don't have to carry it. When a shot doesn't land where expected, tap where it hit in the spotter view. MilliDope calculates your correction and uses the deviation to refine its wind estimate — so each shot informs the next. Atmosphere matters at distance. MilliDope fetches live weather conditions automatically using your GPS location, pulling from professional meteorological services that measure conditions across your entire shooting environment — not just at your feet. It updates in the background while you're in position. Large inputs and buttons work with gloves on. All trajectory calculations run locally on your device. Share any rifle, ammunition, or range configuration as a QR code. Five drag models: G1, G5, G6, G7, and GS. Coriolis effect from your GPS latitude. Gyroscopic spin drift from your rifling twist and direction. Cant, shot angle, and barrel azimuth. Kinetic energy, Mach number, and time-of-flight at every range point. Subsonic warning included. Calibrate a real ballistic coefficient from observed behaviour No built-in bullet database — because your load data comes from your manufacturer or your own measurements, not marketing copy. Enter it once and it's yours. Always available, always up to date.

Screenshots

Microballistics4 screens
MilliDope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MilliDope at every 5 days against Microballistics's every 24 months. Microballistics's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, MilliDope every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Microballistics versus MilliDope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroballisticsMilliDope
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMicroballistics LtdChris Lloyd

In-app purchases

None

Microballistics

No in-app purchases

None

MilliDope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microballistics free?
Microballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MilliDope free?
MilliDope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microballistics or MilliDope have ads?
Neither Microballistics nor MilliDope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microballistics or MilliDope?
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, and MilliDope every 5 days. Most recently, Microballistics was updated on October 6, 2026 and MilliDope on October 18, 2026.

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