Comparison

Leica View vs Cold Bore

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

Head to head
About

Leica View

Features
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Easy viewing, recording, and sharing Leica View App for the Leica M320 surgical microscope with integrated 4K camera Stream the live microscope view from your Leica M320 surgical microscope directly to your mobile devices. You can capture images and video directly from your mobile device.* In addition, you can access recorded pictures and videos from the SD-card gallery of the microscope. Download assets to a mobile device to have them conveniently at hand, e.g., for image-supported patient communication, training needs, or for sharing with peers and networks. *Only with optionally ordered WiFi-dongle. Streaming resolution to todays’ generations of mobile devices: 720p30

About

Cold Bore

This app helps precision shooters log performance, manage gear, and make informed decisions. It offers session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, and maintenance records in a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Session logging with weather and notes
  • Cold-bore impact tracking
  • Rifle and ammo management
  • Ballistic estimates
  • DOPE management
  • Maintenance records
  • Shot timer and audio counter
Features
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Cold Bore helps precision shooters track performance, organize gear, and make faster data-driven decisions at the range or in the field. Built for real-world use, Cold Bore combines session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, DOPE management, and maintenance tracking in one workflow. Use Cold Bore to: • Log training sessions with weather, location, shots, and notes • Track true cold-bore impacts and identify drift over time • Manage rifles, ammo lots, round counts, and maintenance records • Use built-in Shot Timer and Audio Counter tools for drills and shot tracking • Build ballistic estimates and validate them with real-world results • Store and review Working DOPE and quick-reference shooting data • Back up and restore data with cloud or manual export options Whether you're confirming zero, preparing for a match, hunting, or tracking long-range performance, Cold Bore keeps your shooting data organized, accessible, and actionable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Leica View4 screens
Cold Bore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leica View at none against Cold Bore's 1. Cold Bore's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cold Bore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Leica View asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leica View ships an update every 30 months, Cold Bore monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Leica View versus Cold Bore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeica ViewCold Bore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Microsystems GmbHMichael Remington

In-app purchases

None

Leica View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cold Bore

Subscriptions1
  • Cold Bore Pro Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Leica View free?
Leica View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cold Bore free?
Cold Bore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Leica View or Cold Bore have ads?
Neither Leica View nor Cold Bore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leica View or Cold Bore?
Leica View ships an update every 30 months, and Cold Bore monthly. Most recently, Leica View was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cold Bore on October 31, 2026.

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