Comparison

Burris Connect vs WAVE IR

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

Head to head
About

Burris Connect

This app serves as a comprehensive ballistics calculator for shooters, offering advanced features for building DOPE cards, reticle maps, and custom rifle profiles. It supports various smart optics, enhancing shooting precision for both experienced and novice users.

Highlights
  • Ballistics calculation
  • DOPE card builder
  • Reticle maps
  • Custom rifle profiles
  • Smart optic integration
  • Ammunition data
Features
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A ballistics powerhouse at your fingertips, the BurrisConnect app was built to be the solution for operating the all new Burris XTR PS, Eliminator 6, Veracity PH, Burris Thermal, and the go-to ballistics tool for every shooter. BurrisConnect offers users the latest in bullet data to build DOPE cards, reticle maps, Eliminator data tables, and custom rifle profiles. From seasoned long-range competition enthusiasts to those getting their first rifle zeroed, the ever-evolving, BurrisConnect app gives you everything you need to get dialed in. XTR PS The most precise and tech-driven optic ever made for precision shooters with a PĒK programmable elevation knob, a built-in heads up display, and 1/30 MIL dialing accuracy. Burris Thermal v3 Now enjoy enhanced functionality with app-supported video recording and photo capture for the BTS v3 and BTC v3. Take your thermal imaging experience to the next level! Eliminator 6 Quickly build and upload custom ballistics to your Eliminator 6 with our app for a more connected and efficient shooting experience. Veracity PH Series (2.5-12, 3-15, 4-20) Unlock the full potential of your Veracity PH scope with comprehensive app support. Now includes reticle illumination timeout control. Expanded Ammunition Options Explore a wide range of factory ammunition options to fine-tune your shooting experience, or build custom bullet profiles form the ground up. Reticle Maps Navigate your Burris reticles and bullet drop more effectively with updated reticle maps. Build custom DOPE cards Quickly build and share custom DOPE cards for any custom load.

About

WAVE IR

Features
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Welcome to WAVE IR, a powerful toolbox for enhancing and sharing your thermal hunting adventures. Simply connect to your WAVE Infrared device’s Wi-Fi to easily live stream video, manage and transfer videos and photos, and more! WAVE IR Key Features: • Video Streaming: Share the view with real-time video streaming from your WAVE Infrared device to your iOS device. • Media Management: Easily transfer, organize, and manage photos and videos captured by your WAVE Infrared. • Easy Sharing: Download content straight from your WAVE device to your iOS device's camera roll for quick and easy sharing of your thermal footage with friends and social media. • Device Information: Conveniently monitor your WAVE Infrared device’s status and key information.

Screenshots

Burris Connect4 screens
WAVE IR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WAVE IR at every 3 weeks against Burris Connect's every 2 months. Burris Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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

Burris Connect ships an update every 2 months, WAVE IR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Burris Connect versus WAVE IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurris ConnectWAVE IR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurris Company, Inc.Fusion Thermal, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Burris Connect

No in-app purchases

None

WAVE IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Burris Connect free?
Burris Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVE IR free?
WAVE IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Burris Connect or WAVE IR have ads?
Neither Burris Connect nor WAVE IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Burris Connect or WAVE IR?
Burris Connect ships an update every 2 months, and WAVE IR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Burris Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and WAVE IR on October 21, 2026.

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