# TargetDetect vs Ballistics Report

The clearest difference is price: Ballistics Report at Free against TargetDetect's $4.99. Ballistics Report also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (352 vs 2). TargetDetect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads there is nothing between them.

Ballistics Report is free to download; TargetDetect costs $4.99 up front. Ballistics Report sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TargetDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.

TargetDetect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics Report has 352 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TargetDetect's written reviews are positive against 78% of Ballistics Report's.

TargetDetect ships an update every 2 months, Ballistics Report every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetDetect | Ballistics Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetdetect/id1586742037/reviews)** | [4.2 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics-report/id1635463237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Northwest Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/302443724) | [Favasian Products](https://appshunter.io/developer/360392357) |

## What reviewers say

### TargetDetect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetdetect/id1586742037)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Automatically detects shot placement on paper targets for shooting sports. Provides detailed performance reports and measures speed and accuracy. Ideal for improving shooting skills with comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic shot placement detection, Target scoring, Detailed performance reports, Shot timing for speed and accuracy, Progress measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ballistics Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics-report/id1635463237)

Measure and track shooting accuracy using your iPhone camera, replacing physical tools. Get instant feedback, detailed analytics, and insights into your progress with various firearms and techniques. Plan training and set goals to improve your performance.

**Highlights:** Ballistics Cam for automatic shot group measurement, Digital range journal with target photos and notes, 100+ actionable shooting accuracy insights, Infinite Zero for precise optic adjustments, Dry fire and live fire goal setting, Training plans and shooting challenges

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer: Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Limited Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer: Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Free Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Semi-Annual | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Triple Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile Reserve | $124.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Helps improve accuracy
- 👍 Good for beginners and advanced users
- 👍 Monthly challenges are fun
- 👍 Excellent developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues
- 🐛 App gets stuck
- 🐛 Targets don't print
- 🐛 Requires purchase to activate
- 🐛 Missing caliber options

**Reported bugs**

- Target scan gets stuck in calibration
- App gets stuck in calibration
- Targets don't print
- Missing uncommon caliber options

**Requested features**

- Add "miss" recordings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TargetDetect free?

TargetDetect costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ballistics Report free?

Ballistics Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TargetDetect or Ballistics Report?

TargetDetect is rated higher. TargetDetect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ballistics Report averages 4.2 from 352 ratings.

### Do TargetDetect or Ballistics Report have ads?

Neither TargetDetect nor Ballistics Report shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TargetDetect or Ballistics Report?

TargetDetect ships an update every 2 months, and Ballistics Report every 10 days. Most recently, TargetDetect was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ballistics Report on October 14, 2026.

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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.*