Comparison

Shadow Book vs Eagle Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Book

This digital data book helps responsible shooters track and maintain valuable information for various firearm types. It's designed for both professionals and sportsmen, offering essential features and more for managing round counts, maintenance, and range sessions.

Highlights
  • Track round count
  • Log maintenance history
  • Record range sessions
  • Supports rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows
  • Digital data book for shooters
Features
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Welcome to Shadow Book. Shadow Book is a digital Data Book for the responsible shooting community. This app was built and designed for professionals and the sportsman alike. As you navigate Shadow Book you will find that it offers all the basic necessities along with a few surprises all at your fingertips.  No matter the system from rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows etc. you'll be able to track and maintain valuable data such as round count, maintenance, and each range session. Note that this app has big update plans as it grows with the community and provides the best usage possible. So please enjoy and stay tuned for more.

About

Eagle Ballistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmanship. It offers detailed environmental adjustments, wind correction, and trajectory predictions. A free version is available with limitations, alongside tiered subscriptions for enhanced features and range.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate ballistic engine
  • Environmental and wind correction
  • Gyroscopic stability analysis
  • Built-in documentation and videos
  • PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets
  • Bluetooth connectivity for sensors and rangefinders
Features
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A full featured ballistics app for long range hunters and PRS shooters. Incredibly fast and accurate ballistic engine. Many calibration and setup tools. Detailed documentation is built-in. Free Download includes almost all features with 100yd Range limitation. Paid subscriptions: * Lite Subscription: Most features are available up to 500yd * Long Range: No range limit * PRS: Multi-Target and Moving Targets Documentation and Videos * Detailed Built-in Documentation for all Features * Videos: see http://eagleballistics.com Ballistic Engine * Ballistic Coefficient * Gyroscopic Stability * Air: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Density * Wind: Cross, Head/Tail * Angle Modified Range * Spin Drift * Aerodynamic Jump * Coriolis (horizontal) * Vertical Eotvos * Gravity Adjustment * Tripod shooting error correction * Valley Wind Correction Calculations * Max-ordinate calculation * Retained Energy on Impact * Retained Velocity on impact * Flight Time * Speed of Sound * Transonic Zone Wind * Manual Entry * Bluetooth Wind Meter Advanced Wind Subscription includes Rain and Mirage conversion tools Rain and Mirage to Windspeed Converter Supported iPhone Sensors * Latitude from internal GPS * Station Pressure * Camera * Screen Ruler * Angle Sensor for Inclination * Compass for Azimuth Bluetooth Connectivity * Most Range Finders * Most Environmental Sensors * Most Wind Meters Warning * Excessive bullet RPM * Insufficient Gyroscope Stability * Max Hunting Range for Lead/Copper Bullets Units * MOA or MIL Scope Turrets * Imperial and Metric Units Built in Tools & Calibration * Scope Correction Factor Calculator * Ballistic Coefficient and Muzzle Velocity Truing * Scope Height: Visual Ruler or Calipers * Zero Height & Offset: Visual Ruler * Ranging with Reticle and/or Animal Size * Target Inclination and Azimuth * Target Speed * Wind Average Databases * Rifle (Max 30 Rifles) * Bullets Library * Lane/Targets Range Cards * Standard Drop Table * Wind Variation Table * Detailed Target Analysis * Rifle Stock Table PRS Mode * Multiple Lanes with Multiple Targets * Instant Calculation and Update for All Targets * Relative Wind According to Target Azimuth * Allows Wind Variation Settings * Moving Target Lead Calculation Diagnostics * Sensitive Analysis * Accuracy Analysis License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eagleballistics.com/privacy-policy Patent No .: US 11,415,592 B2

Screenshots

Shadow Book4 screens
Eagle Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eagle Ballistics at Free against Shadow Book's $14.99. Eagle Ballistics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). Shadow Book's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, chart position 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

Eagle Ballistics is free to download; Shadow Book costs $14.99 up front. Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shadow Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eagle Ballistics has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shadow Book's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Book ships an update every 15 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Shadow Book versus Eagle Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow BookEagle Ballistics
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings630 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#192 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShadow Hog Tactical and ConsultingEagle Ballistics LLC

Customer experience

Shadow Book

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Eagle Ballistics

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Book

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Eagle Ballistics

Subscriptions6
  • Lite$2.991 Month
  • Long Range Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRS$9.991 Month
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  • Lite$14.991 Year
  • Long Range$24.991 Year
  • PRS$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadow Book free?
Shadow Book costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Ballistics free?
Eagle Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Book or Eagle Ballistics?
Eagle Ballistics is rated higher. Shadow Book averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Eagle Ballistics averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Shadow Book or Eagle Ballistics have ads?
Neither Shadow Book nor Eagle Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Book or Eagle Ballistics?
Shadow Book ships an update every 15 months, and Eagle Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Shadow Book was updated on October 7, 2026 and Eagle Ballistics on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Shadow Book or Eagle Ballistics?
Shadow Book currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Eagle Ballistics at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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