# Ballistics Report vs Range Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Range Buddy at 4.8 against Ballistics Report's 4.2. Range Buddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and device support (4 vs 1). Ballistics Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (361 vs 19). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ballistics Report sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Range Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Range Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics Report has 361 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Ballistics Report's written reviews are positive against 100% of Range Buddy's.

Ballistics Report ships an update every 10 days, Range Buddy weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistics Report | Range Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics-report/id1635463237/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-buddy-shooting-drills/id1668988325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **361** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Favasian Products](https://appshunter.io/developer/360392357) | [Practical Defense Training, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626728659) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

**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


### Range Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-buddy-shooting-drills/id1668988325)

This app provides a vast library of shooting drills for firearms enthusiasts. Track your progress with a scorekeeper and leaderboard, and log your training sessions to identify areas for improvement. Connect with instructors and discover new drills tailored to your skill level.

**Highlights:** 160+ shooting drills, Drill filtering by skills, Scorekeeper and leaderboards, Integrated training log, Instructor marketplace, Random drill picker, Dry fire tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonthlyTwo | $2.99 | per month |
| Range Buddy Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Range Buddy 12mo Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistics Report free?

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

### Is Range Buddy free?

Range Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistics Report or Range Buddy?

Range Buddy is rated higher. Ballistics Report averages 4.2 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Range Buddy averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Ballistics Report or Range Buddy have ads?

Range Buddy shows ads; Ballistics Report does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistics Report or Range Buddy?

Ballistics Report ships an update every 10 days, and Range Buddy weekly. Most recently, Ballistics Report was updated on November 3, 2026 and Range Buddy on November 3, 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.*