Comparison

MantisX vs BE Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

MantisX

This training system analyzes your shotgun shooting mechanics using data collected by a separate sensor. It provides diagnostics to help you improve your accuracy and performance.

Highlights
  • Shotgun shooting improvement
  • Sensor data analysis
  • Shooting mechanics diagnostics
  • Performance tracking
Features
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MantisX is a training system that helps you improve your shotgun shooting. Use of the app requires a MantisX Sensor which can be bought here: http://www.mantisx.com . It attaches to our detachable rail adapter. The internal electronics of the MantisX Sensor collect movement data before, during, and after your shot. The app analyzes the data and diagnoses your shooting mechanics.

About

BE Ballistics

Features
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BE Ballistics is a precision long-range ballistics calculator built for the way you actually shoot — your reticle, your mils, hold or dial. No external ballistics computer required, fully offline. SEE THE SHOT • Through-the-scope view: your exact reticle at true subtension, the target at real angular size, and a green hold pip. Hold in your own mils/MOA or dial — zoom in and count it by eye. YOUR DATA • 292 reticles drawn to spec, filterable by name • 39 calibres and 352 loads, from .22 LR to .50 BMG — or enter your own BC (G1/G7) and muzzle velocity • Custom drag curves (.lcd / Doppler) supported DIAL IT IN • Elevation, windage and turret CLICKS for your exact turret • Full environment: temperature, pressure, humidity, altitude, shot angle, plus single or dual wind • Hit-probability (WEZ) so you know the odds before you break the shot • Distances out to 5000 m for ELR MY DOPE CARD • Save any distance with its elevation, wind and clicks • Edit each row to the dope you really dialed • One-tap print/export — tape it to your stock Made for precision shooters — 300 m, ISSF, F-Class, PRS, benchrest, ELR and hunting. Offline, no account, no data collection.

Screenshots

MantisX3 screens
BE Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MantisX at Free against BE Ballistics's $7.99. MantisX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BE Ballistics's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MantisX is free to download; BE Ballistics costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MantisX ships an update every 2 months, BE Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MantisX versus BE Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantisXBE Ballistics
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMantis Tech LLCDries Ida A Mertens

In-app purchases

None

MantisX

No in-app purchases

None

BE Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MantisX free?
MantisX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BE Ballistics free?
BE Ballistics costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MantisX or BE Ballistics have ads?
Neither MantisX nor BE Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MantisX or BE Ballistics?
MantisX ships an update every 2 months, and BE Ballistics every 2 weeks. Most recently, MantisX was updated on November 3, 2026 and BE Ballistics on October 31, 2026.

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