Comparison

Ballistic vs Gun Vault Tools

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Range training log
  • Firearm and ammo inventory
  • License tracking with expiration alerts
  • Shot timer and buzzer
  • Random target drills
  • Data backup and export
Features
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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).

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Gun Vault Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ballistic versus Gun Vault Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticGun Vault Tools
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (54 ratings)3.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionWorkman Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Ballistic

All ratings40 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative40.3%

Gun Vault Tools

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative57.9%

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

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
None

Gun Vault Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gun Vault Tools free?
Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Gun Vault Tools?
Gun Vault Tools is rated higher. Ballistic averages 1.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Gun Vault Tools averages 3.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Gun Vault Tools have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Gun Vault Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Gun Vault Tools?
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, and Gun Vault Tools every 4 months. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gun Vault Tools on October 24, 2026.

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