Comparison

ScopeMate vs Element Ballistics

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

Head to head

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About

ScopeMate

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ScopeMate is an application which can real-time share the videos of outdoor devices, preview videos and photos, download data to mobile phone.

About

Element Ballistics

This app offers precise firing solutions with a user-friendly interface. Create custom rifle profiles, select from a vast bullet database, and calibrate ballistics for accuracy. It also provides weather reports and integrates with smart devices.

Highlights

Create ballistic profiles for rifles
Extensive bullet database with drag profiles
Calibrate ballistics (BC, Muzzle Velocity)
View ballistic data graphs and tables
Predicted point of impact in reticle view
Obtain local weather reports
Connect with smart devices

Features

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Element Ballistics provides accurate and reliable firing solutions through a friendly user interface. -Create ballistic profiles for different rifles. -Choose bullets from an extensive database featuring Doppler-verified drag profiles. -Calibrate BC, Muzzle Velocity and more using the “true” feature, and choose from a variety of drag functions (G1, G7, GA, RA4) -View graphs and tables with ballistic data, and export/import profiles. -View predicted point of impact in a reticle view (FFP and SFP). -Obtain weather reports for your location. -Connect with smart devices like the Element HYPR-7 and Element Rangefinders to synchronise profiles & preferences.

Screenshots

ScopeMate4 screens

Element Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Element Ballistics at every 9 days against ScopeMate's every 6 weeks. ScopeMate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScopeMate ships an update every 6 weeks, Element Ballistics every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

ScopeMate versus Element Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ScopeMate	Element Ballistics
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	32 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	33 MB	81 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	玲杨	Element Optics

In-app purchases

None

ScopeMate

No in-app purchases

None

Element Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScopeMate free?

ScopeMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Element Ballistics free?

Element Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ScopeMate or Element Ballistics have ads?

Neither ScopeMate nor Element Ballistics shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ScopeMate or Element Ballistics?

ScopeMate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Element Ballistics every 9 days. Most recently, ScopeMate was updated on October 18, 2026 and Element Ballistics on October 15, 2026.