Comparison

iSnipe vs Ballistic X

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

Ballistic X

This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Shot group calculation
  • Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ)
  • Load development data
  • MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support
  • Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase)
  • Cross-device sync (optional)
Features
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Ballistic-X: The Easiest Way to Calculate Shot Groups and Zero Your Rifle! Designed by shooters, for shooters, Ballistic-X offers a simple, intuitive interface allowing users to customize their experience through the Options Menu. Whether you prefer MOA/MIL or INCH/CM, the app works seamlessly with any target, including Steel. Key Features: - Included: Gain access to the core functionality of Ballistic-X with a single purchase. No subscriptions required for full access to essential tools! - Sync settings across multiple devices by signing in (optional, not required to use the app). - Offers useful data and labeling options that aid in Load Development. - The ATZ (Adjustment To Zero) feature helps you precisely adjust your turrets to bring your rifle to zero, saving you rounds and time. ATZ works dynamically at any range and supports all turret options. Simple Workflow: - Take an image of your target (within the app or from your library) - Designate reference size via Settings (default is 1") - Mark two points on the target corresponding to the reference (for grid or steel targets) - Input the distance from the target - Select the caliber used - Mark Point of Aim and Impacts - Add overlay, label, crop, and export/share - Adjust your optic according to ATZ Upgrade to the Advanced Toolkit (In-App Purchase): Unlock additional pro-level features with the Advanced Toolkit: Advanced Overlay Display Options: - Mean Radius - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Radial Standard Deviation (SD) - Vertical SD - Horizontal SD - Mean Windage - Mean Elevation - Impact Selector - Export to CSV for further data analysis Ballistic-X is a community-driven app, committed to providing the best user experience possible, along with unbeatable customer service. Join the Ballistic-X community today and elevate your shooting precision! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ballistic-x.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

iSnipe4 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ballistic X at 3.8 against iSnipe's 3.1. Ballistic X also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iSnipe's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iSnipe costs $14.99 and Ballistic X $7.99 up front. iSnipe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 147 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of iSnipe's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iSnipe versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSnipeBallistic X
Price$14.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.1 (72 ratings)3.8 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings72147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB107 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWeb DiligenceNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

iSnipe

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

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

iSnipe

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ballistic X

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Useful for load development
  • 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
  • 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
  • 🔒 Forced login requirement
  • 🔍 Small overlay text
  • 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

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

Ballistic X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Photos rotate incorrectly
  • Overlay data not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Automatic impact detection
  • Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
  • More caliber options
  • Customizable overlay colors
  • Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay
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  • Statistical analysis of group variation

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
1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is iSnipe free?
iSnipe costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSnipe or Ballistic X?
Ballistic X is rated higher. iSnipe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.8 from 147 ratings.
Do iSnipe or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither iSnipe nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSnipe or Ballistic X?
iSnipe ships an update every 2 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSnipe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ballistic X on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, iSnipe or Ballistic X?
iSnipe currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Ballistic X at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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