# iSnipe vs Lapua Ballistics

The clearest difference is price: Lapua Ballistics at Free against iSnipe's $14.99. Lapua Ballistics also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). iSnipe's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked) and ratings volume (72 vs 10). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lapua Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSnipe has 72 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, Lapua Ballistics every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSnipe | Lapua Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isnipe/id297093432/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapua-ballistics/id1162688042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Web Diligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/294700395) | [RightSpot Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/860491543) |

## What reviewers say

### iSnipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isnipe/id297093432)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engine Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - Comp. & Target | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - FFP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - General Purpose | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - MIL | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - MOA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reticles - Nightforce™ - All | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate ballistic calculations
- 💻 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Extensive factory load database
- 🌍 Integrates weather data
- 🎯 Helps get on target quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Outdated - no updates in years
- 🌡️ Weather data not always accurate
- 💰 Expensive for limited features
- 🔍 Missing newer calibers/bullets
- 🐛 Bugs and compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Lapua Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapua-ballistics/id1162688042)

This app provides precise long-range shooting calculations using a 6DOF model. It offers up-to-date ballistics data for various cartridges and allows users to input custom firearm and environmental details for accurate trajectory predictions.

**Highlights:** 6DOF calculation model, Latest Lapua cartridge/bullet data, Custom bullet definition, Metric and imperial values, Numerical, reticle, table, and graph views, Share calculation results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSnipe free?

iSnipe costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lapua Ballistics free?

Lapua Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iSnipe or Lapua Ballistics?

Lapua Ballistics is rated higher. iSnipe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Lapua Ballistics averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do iSnipe or Lapua Ballistics have ads?

Neither iSnipe nor Lapua Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSnipe or Lapua Ballistics?

iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, and Lapua Ballistics every 5 months. Most recently, iSnipe was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lapua Ballistics on October 26, 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.*