# Ballistics Report vs Nomadic Archer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ballistics Report at 352 against Nomadic Archer's 4. Ballistics Report also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ballistics Report sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nomadic Archer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Ballistics Report against 4.3 for Nomadic Archer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistics Report has 352 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Ballistics Report's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nomadic Archer's.

Ballistics Report ships an update every 10 days, Nomadic Archer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistics Report | Nomadic Archer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics-report/id1635463237/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadic-archer/id6746893050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **352** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 258 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Favasian Products](https://appshunter.io/developer/360392357) | [Nomadic Archer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818910328) |

## 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 (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


### Nomadic Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadic-archer/id6746893050)

This app helps archers of all levels improve their accuracy and technique. It offers intuitive shot tracking to measure performance and refine skills for hunting, competition, or recreation.

**Highlights:** Intuitive shot tracking, Accuracy measurement, Technique refinement, Performance elevation, Training for hunters, Training for target shooters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistics Report free?

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

### Is Nomadic Archer free?

Nomadic Archer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistics Report or Nomadic Archer?

Nomadic Archer is rated higher. Ballistics Report averages 4.2 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Nomadic Archer averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ballistics Report or Nomadic Archer have ads?

Neither Ballistics Report nor Nomadic Archer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistics Report or Nomadic Archer?

Ballistics Report ships an update every 10 days, and Nomadic Archer monthly. Most recently, Ballistics Report was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nomadic Archer on October 5, 2026.

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