# Shadow Book vs Eagle Ballistics

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Book | Eagle Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-book/id1482820623/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-ballistics/id6478360431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | #198 |
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shadow Hog Tactical and Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482820622) | [Eagle Ballistics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732612975) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-book/id1482820623)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eagle Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-ballistics/id6478360431)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $2.99 | per month |
| Long Range Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRS | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite | $14.99 | per year |
| Long Range | $24.99 | per year |
| PRS | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*