Comparison

Microballistics vs Ogive

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

Ogive

Features
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Ogive is a ballistic calculator for long-range shooters, hunters and precision rifle competitors. It computes elevation and windage corrections for any rifle, cartridge and atmospheric condition, then trues them against the impacts you actually measured. WHO IS IT FOR? Long-range and ELR shooters working from 100 yards to beyond two miles. Hunters who need a field holdover corrected for altitude, temperature and shot angle. Competitors building dope cards and truing ballistic data against observed impacts. WHAT DOES IT CALCULATE? Ogive solves the point-mass equation using G1, G7 and custom drag models. It accounts for temperature, pressure, humidity and density altitude; Coriolis and Eotvos effects; spin drift and aerodynamic jump; powder-temperature velocity sensitivity; shot-angle cosine correction; and multi-segment wind with variable speeds and directions. Solutions are given in MOA, MRAD, inches, centimetres or scope clicks. HOW ACCURATE IS IT? The solver is checked against independently published trajectories rather than against itself. At 1000 yards it agrees with Hornady's own calculator to within 0.26 inch, and with Exbal to within 0.4 inch. WHAT IS IN THE DATABASE? 2,505 bullets and 1,943 factory loads, each read from the manufacturer's own published data with the source page and the date recorded against the row. 230 reticle models from Vortex, Nightforce, Leupold, Schmidt & Bender and others. 1,066 scope profiles with click-value calibration. WHAT FIELD TOOLS ARE INCLUDED? An interactive reticle view with computed holdovers at each hash mark. BC and muzzle velocity truing from observed impacts. Moving target lead. Maximum point-blank range. Full trajectory tables with custom range intervals. An Apple Watch companion, a Home Screen widget and Siri shortcuts. DOES IT WORK WITHOUT A SIGNAL? Yes. Every calculation runs on the device. There is no account to create and no network required to solve. Terms of Use: https://ogive.mobilealchemy.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://ogive.mobilealchemy.co/privacy

Screenshots

Microballistics4 screens
Ogive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microballistics at none against Ogive's 3. Microballistics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Ogive's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, ads 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. Ogive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Microballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, Ogive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microballistics versus Ogive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroballisticsOgive
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperMicroballistics LtdMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Microballistics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ogive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Microballistics free?
Microballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ogive free?
Ogive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microballistics or Ogive have ads?
Neither Microballistics nor Ogive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microballistics or Ogive?
Microballistics ships an update every 24 months, and Ogive fortnightly. Most recently, Microballistics was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ogive on November 8, 2026.

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