Comparison

iSnipe vs Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

iSnipe

This app calculates bullet trajectories and energy for shooting enthusiasts. It provides precise solutions for small arms, accounting for various environmental factors and offering detailed output for any distance. Ideal for hunting, range shooting, and competitive marksmanship.

Highlights
  • Ballistics calculator
  • Trajectory prediction
  • Atmospheric correction
  • Windage and hold-over display
  • Extensive ammo library
  • Saveable profiles
Features
Currently charting
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▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ "Great app! " [5/5 Rating] "The latest update includes most every factory bullet and is great. I used it to harvest a doe at 525 yards - a perfect heart and lung shot! This is a terrific app for hunting or range shooting out to 6-700 yards." [5/5 Rating] "Precision and sniper shooters alike, this is the app for you." [5/5 Rating] "... extensive library of factory rounds to choose from. Support is top notch and responsive.... You'll find iSnipe to be an excellent ballistics computer. " [5/5 Rating] ▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ iSnipe is the original ballistics calculator for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Using the exclusive Direkon ballistics engine, iSnipe generates military grade 3-DOF solutions to small arms trajectories, including corrections for Pitch, Yaw, Atmospheric Conditions, Coriolis/Eötvös Effect and Spin Drift. Simply put, a ballistics computer is a calculator used to predict a bullets path/energy/wind drift/etc… For shooting enthusiasts this means the ability to pre-determine how, where and at what speeds your bullets will fly, before you even open your gun safe. Created with ease of use in mind, iSnipe is the perfect companion to Military/Law-Enforcement Officers, Competition Shooters and Gun Aficionados alike. With all the features you'd expect from a mobile, ballistics calculator including the ability to save and load ammo/firearm/shooting range profiles, automatic saving of form values, combined with all the features you'd expect from an integrated iOS app, there is no better way to get on target every time. Check out our website to see more screenshots and video tutorials of iSnipe in action. Features At A Glance: - Easy To Use - Universal App (iPad/iPod/iPhone Compatible - No need to buy two apps!!) - Full Metric Support - Visual Wind Direction Controls - Visual Weather Controls - Visual Angle Calculator - Two color themes for perfect vision, in any light. - Detailed Output for any distance - Get Direct Results For A Specific Distance Instantly - Visual Display Of MIL-Dot Hold-Over/Hold-Under* - Visual Display Of MIL-Dot Windage, Adjustable For Moving Target* - Atmospheric Correction (Temp, Altitude, Humidity, Pressure) - Coriolis/Eötvös Effect Correction available via In-App Purchase - Spin Drift Correction available via In-App Purchase - Retina™ Display Ready - Exclusive Direkon Ballistics Library (Written by Derek Yates) - Over 150 Pistol and Rifle Calibers - Over 1500 Bullet/Projectile Profiles - Now including Airgun Pellets! - Over 2600 Factory Ammo Profiles - Landscape Support For Output Table (i.e Larger Text Results) *target and reticle not drawn to scale ** All updated B.C's verified using "Ammo & Ballistics 3 - For Hunters, Shooters, and Collectors - Third Edition©" & "Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooters - By Bryan Litz" where possible.

About

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

Manage your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to enhance shooting accuracy. Create and store gun profiles, access extensive bullet libraries, and view shooting solutions remotely. The app also facilitates firmware updates for your device.

Highlights
  • Gun profile management
  • Access bullet libraries
  • Remote target viewing
  • Custom target creation
  • Printable range cards
  • Firmware updates
Features
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The Kestrel LiNK® Ballistics App gives you the ability to manage key features and functions of your connected Kestrel Ballistics device to maximize convenience and boost your shooting performance. Quickly and easily create, upload, download, and store gun profiles and access the Applied Ballistics and Hornady libraries of lab-tested bullet parameters and profiles for use in your Kestrel Ballistics Meter using the Gun Profile Manager(1). Place your Kestrel in the vane mount on a tripod (sold separately) to view solutions remotely from your shooting position on your mobile device using Single Target Mode. Create and send up to 10 custom targets to your Kestrel or export a printable range card using Target Card Mode(2). The Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app also allows you to easily update the firmware in any LiNK-enabled Kestrel Ballistics meter or HUD so you always have the latest features and improvements. * Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter, 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter, and Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display (1) Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs and AB Custom Drag Models. Kestrel 5700 and 2700 Ballistics Weather Meters can access Applied Ballistics G1 & G7 BCs. Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meters with Hornady 4DOF can access Hornady G1 & G7 BCs and Hornady Bullet Files. (2) Target Card Mode available on Kestrel 5700 Elite Models only.

Screenshots

iSnipe4 screens
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kestrel LiNK Ballistics at Free against iSnipe's $14.99. Kestrel LiNK Ballistics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). iSnipe's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 24%) and rating (3.1 vs 2.9). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics is free to download; iSnipe costs $14.99 up front. iSnipe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Kestrel LiNK Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSnipe holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iSnipe's written reviews are positive against 24% of Kestrel LiNK Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, Kestrel LiNK Ballistics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iSnipe versus Kestrel LiNK Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSnipeKestrel LiNK Ballistics
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (72 ratings) — better2.9 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWeb DiligenceNielsen-Kellerman Co.

Customer experience

iSnipe

All ratings72 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.4%

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative46.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative63.8%

Bugs and requests

iSnipe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Weather data not loading
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Calculations not accurate for some loads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more reticle options
  • Support for newer calibers and bullets
  • Ability to save custom load data
  • Improved weather integration
  • Print/export ballistic data

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

iSnipe

One-time7
  • Engine Upgrade$0.99
  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - Comp. & Target$0.99
  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - FFP$0.99
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  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - General Purpose$0.99
  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - MIL$0.99
  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - MOA$0.99
  • Reticles - Nightforce™ - All$2.99
None

Kestrel LiNK Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSnipe free?
iSnipe costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kestrel LiNK Ballistics free?
Kestrel LiNK Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSnipe or Kestrel LiNK Ballistics?
iSnipe is rated higher. iSnipe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Kestrel LiNK Ballistics averages 2.9 from 63 ratings.
Do iSnipe or Kestrel LiNK Ballistics have ads?
Neither iSnipe nor Kestrel LiNK Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSnipe or Kestrel LiNK Ballistics?
iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, and Kestrel LiNK Ballistics every 3 months. Most recently, iSnipe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kestrel LiNK Ballistics on October 24, 2026.

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