Ballistic vs Gun Vault Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ballistic
This advanced ballistics calculator provides precise trajectory calculations for serious shooters. It accounts for atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, and gyroscopic spin, offering a comprehensive tool for hunting and range practice with extensive projectile data and a rangefinder.
- Advanced ballistics calculations
- Atmospheric condition adjustments
- Coriolis effect and gyroscopic spin
- Extensive projectile and load library
- Rangefinder and range log
- Heads-up display
- 3D trajectory imaging
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Features & Functionality Modernized User Interface • Clean, contemporary design • Improved visual hierarchy • Faster access to critical shooting data • More intuitive navigation and setup process • Optimized for both novice and experienced shooters Enhanced Data Visualization • Improved readability of charts and shot data • Cleaner presentation of trajectory information • Better organization of environmental and ballistic inputs • Easier interpretation under field conditions Unified HUD & DOPE Chart Experience • HUD Screen and DOPE Chart combined into a single interactive workspace • Real-time trajectory information displayed alongside adjustment data • Environmental updates, elevation, and wind corrections available in one location • Reduced need to toggle between screens Streamlined Navigation • Consolidated data screens • Reduced taps to access critical information • Faster profile management • Improved organization of rifles, loads, and favorites More Personalized Experience • Easier access to saved rifle profiles • Improved load management • Favorites-based menus • Faster retrieval of frequently used configurations
Gun Vault Tools
Log and track your firearm training, gun collection, and licenses. Includes range tools, drills, and safety tips to improve shooting skills and manage your firearm inventory. Offers data backup and export features.
- Range training log
- Firearm and ammo inventory
- License tracking with expiration alerts
- Shot timer and buzzer
- Random target drills
- Data backup and export
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Log and track your gun range training! Useful range tools and drills! Save & email your gun & ammo list, license list, and range logs! Improve your target shooting at the gun range using the firearm drills while tracking range & gun usage. This app has the tools you need to safely & efficiently train and practice your firearm technique, all in one place. Carrying a firearm or keeping one at home for family protection is a great responsibility. Whether you have a CCW license, live in a Constitutional Carry State, or just keep one at home to protect your family’s residence, it is incumbent upon you to frequently train and be familiar with your firearm(s). It makes sense to track your range usage, not only for your own knowledge, but as evidence if ever involved in a self-defense scenario. It is also helpful for an easy one-stop-location to track your firearms (including cost, serial #, and date of purchase) and your Conceal Carry licenses. You can match up your firearm to the range sessions, and track the number of rounds fired. You also can set up early warnings for when your CCW license(s) are about to expire or have expired. Dashboard – Quick statistics about your Range Trips, Licenses, and Firearms. Shot Timer – Log your shots fired from buzzer to last shot. Can set a delay for solo practice. Can also be set to time shots in dry fire practice. Buzzer – Can set to a random delay for solo practice and dry fire practice. Random Target Buzzer - Fully configurable. Can be set to call out random targets at random intervals for Figure 8 and other drills that need an element of surprise. Range Log – Track your range sessions, including firearm used, rounds fired, location, date, time spent, and more. Save the address, GPS and picture of the range. Firearm Log – Track your firearm purchases, serial #, date purchased, price paid, rounds fired, and pictures. Keep this useful data in one place if the firearms are ever lost or stolen. License Log – Track your CCW (Conceal Carry) Licenses, date acquired, date expiring, license number, picture, and other notes. Provides warning on homepage of licenses that are near expiration and ones that have expired. Ammo Log - Track your ammo purchases and use. Training Log - Track your firearms training. Misc. Log - Track your firearm accessories and related products. Dry Fire Drills – Instructions and information on various dry-fire drills (including random drill selector). Live Fire Drills – Detailed instructions, tips, and pictures of several popular target drills. Includes random drill selector if you want to rotate your drills of the day. Gun Safety - Basic tips to remember from trusted organizations. Security – App can be locked to your password or your fingerprint Backup & Import - Ability to Import / Export data across devices, backup old data, and email data to yourself or other apps. This app includes future updates (with more tools, drills, and exciting features) for free. No subscription fee or ongoing charge. Now includes Auto feature to manage your ammo inventory when you log your range trips. Know how many rounds you have available of each caliber at a glance. Disclaimer: Gun safety is a paramount concern for any shooter. Only use a firearm if you are an experienced shooter, or under the direct supervision of an experienced shooter. There is no substitute for following safe gun handling and target shooting techniques at all time. By downloading or using this app, you agree to hold the app authors and owners harmless and without liability. You are responsible for abiding by all applicable laws. Please see full Disclaimer on Developer Website (below).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ballistic at Free against Gun Vault Tools's $0.99. Ballistic also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 32%). Gun Vault Tools's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Ballistic is free to download; Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99 up front. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gun Vault Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gun Vault Tools holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 32% of Gun Vault Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, Gun Vault Tools every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistic | Gun Vault Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (54 ratings) | 3.6 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better | 31.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Premium Ammunition | Workman Consulting LLC |
Customer experience
Ballistic
Gun Vault Tools
Bugs and requests
Ballistic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Windage values change unexpectedly when adjusting max range
- Favorites and target data being lost or inaccessible
- App crashing when trying to use certain features
Requested features
6 requests- Add support for newer calibers and loads
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Implement better data syncing and backup options
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Add support for metric units
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- Integrate with external devices (e.g., Kestrel)
Gun Vault Tools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ballistic
- Kestrel LiNK$9.99
Gun Vault Tools
No in-app purchases









