Comparison

Ballistic vs Reloading Assistant

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

Reloading Assistant

This app helps reloaders calculate ammunition costs and track reloading recipes. It allows users to record load data, rate performance, and manage custom calibers. Access a vast library of recipes from popular manufacturers.

Highlights
  • Reloading cost calculator
  • Component cost breakdown
  • Load data viewer and tracker
  • Custom load creation
  • Performance rating and tracking
  • Chronograph data integration
  • Custom caliber support
Features
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Reloading Assistant is the perfect companion for your ammo reloading needs. The reloading calculator is used to determine the cost to reload each round, breaking each component down and displaying its cost. The reloading recipe viewer/tracker/journal is used to get load data (or recipes) for hundreds of different calibers. You can also add custom loads, as well as track how well each round performed by rating the accuracy and power of the load. Additionally, the reloading journal allows you to keep track of every round that your reload as well how well the load performed by providing automatic calculations from chronograph data. Customize even more by selecting your preferred units of measurements and adding custom calibers. Featuring over 31,000 recipes from: Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, Somchem, and Vihtavuori.

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Reloading Assistant2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ballistic at Free against Reloading Assistant's $3.99. Ballistic also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 28%) and ratings volume (81 vs 17). Reloading Assistant's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 1.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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; Reloading Assistant costs $3.99 up front. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reloading Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reloading Assistant holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 28% of Reloading Assistant'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, Reloading Assistant every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Ballistic versus Reloading Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticReloading Assistant
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.1 (81 ratings)2.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionPolycompsol LLC

Customer experience

Ballistic

All ratings40 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative46.9%

Reloading Assistant

All ratings17 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral35.3%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral33.3%
Negative38.9%

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)

Reloading Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
None

Reloading Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reloading Assistant free?
Reloading Assistant costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Reloading Assistant?
Reloading Assistant is rated higher. Ballistic averages 1.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Reloading Assistant averages 2.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Reloading Assistant have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Reloading Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Reloading Assistant?
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, and Reloading Assistant every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reloading Assistant on October 29, 2026.

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