Leica View vs Cold Bore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Leica View
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Leica View | Cold Bore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leica Microsystems GmbH | Michael Remington |
In-app purchases
Leica View
No in-app purchases
Cold Bore
- Cold Bore Pro Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year









