Comparison

Ballistics Buddy 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

Ballistics Buddy

This app calculates long-range shooting trajectories, accounting for gravity, drag, wind, rifle setup, and atmospheric conditions. It aims to be quick and easy to use while capturing all significant trajectory-influencing factors.

Highlights
  • Ballistic trajectory calculation
  • Elevation and windage adjustments
  • Gravity and aerodynamic drag (G1 & G7)
  • Wind influence
  • Rifle setup parameters
  • Air density (temp, pressure, humidity)
  • Gyroscopic spindrift and Coriolis force
Features
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Ballistics Buddy calculates the ballistic trajectory and outputs the Elevation and Windage adjustments. The trajectory is influenced by gravity, the aerodynamic drag (G1 & G7), the wind, your specific rifle setup, air density (temperature, pressure/altitude, and humidity), Gyroscopic spindrift, and the Coriolis force. The aim of this application is to be quick and easy to use, while still being able to capture all of the significant factors which influence the trajectory.

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 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

Ballistics Buddy3 screens
Eagle Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballistics Buddy at none against Eagle Ballistics's 6. Ballistics Buddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Eagle Ballistics's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 7). 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. Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ballistics Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistics Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ballistics Buddy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistics Buddy ships an update every 6 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ballistics Buddy versus Eagle Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallistics BuddyEagle Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.8 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings730 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBradley BoydEagle Ballistics LLC

Customer experience

Ballistics Buddy

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Eagle Ballistics

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

In-app purchases

None

Ballistics Buddy

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 Ballistics Buddy free?
Ballistics Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Ballistics free?
Eagle Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistics Buddy or Eagle Ballistics?
Ballistics Buddy is rated higher. Ballistics Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Eagle Ballistics averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Ballistics Buddy or Eagle Ballistics have ads?
Neither Ballistics Buddy nor Eagle Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistics Buddy or Eagle Ballistics?
Ballistics Buddy ships an update every 6 months, and Eagle Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Ballistics Buddy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Eagle Ballistics on September 9, 2026.

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