Comparison

Ballistic vs Shot Timer

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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For serious shooters who are serious about their shot!!! ••• The most advanced ballistics calculator on the market ••• Trusted by the best: Armed Forces / Shooting Instructors / Lifelong Marksmen ••• Advanced Precision Ballistics 5 STARS: "I shoot on Team Louisiana Precision Rifles in Tactical rifle matches. Everyone on the team that uses Ballistic has had great results. This program has really been a game changer in the precision rifle world." - Bannon 5 STARS: "I have used this app for my 308 Rem 700 to my 338 Lapua. I have made some fun shots using this app. I have been using it ever since it was an iPhone app. US Marine Approved. Thanks!" - Ob1goose 5 STARS: "I used the data from Ballistic for a cold bore shot at 760 yards and center punched the plate. Sent another right on top of it. Done. No loading hassle or BS, just accuracy!" - Rick Ballistic is a highly-accurate ballistic calculator and range companion. With its advanced capabilities, Ballistic can calculate for atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, gyroscopic spin, and more. It's also much more. With a vast library of nearly 5,000 projectiles and factory loads, rangefinder, range log, and head-up display, Ballistic is a complete mobile companion for hunting or at the range. Ballistic's world renowned JBM ballistics engine delivers the gold standard in calculations that other applications compare themselves to. Advanced Edition Features: - iPhone internal barometer supported - Kestrel K5 LiNK / Drop integration (in-app purchase) - An advanced heads-up display for mounted operation - Advanced wind kit configurable for up to 8 wind sources - Bryan Litz' custom G7 ballistic coefficients - 3D Trajectory imaging for visualizing bullet path - Mil-Dot ballistics heads-up display Features: - World renowned JBM ballistics engine for the most precise, accurate calculations in the industry. - Load Library: 5,000 commercial and military projectiles and factory loads from leading manufacturers or specify your own projectile properties. Includes latest commercial data and military coefficients established at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Also includes Bryan Litz' advanced G7 ballistic coefficients and bullet lengths. - iCloud Sync: Sync your favorites, optics profiles & range log to all of your devices - One-Touch Atmospheric Correction: Instantly adjust your calculations for zero or current atmosphere. Weather updated based on your current location (from a weather service), or enter your own atmospheric values. - Advanced Wind Kit: Powerful tool enabling you to create complex wind configurations for up to eight different wind sources! - Variable (Stepped) BCs: Includes many popular commercial projectiles from select manufacturers, for more precise calculations. - Ballistic Charts: Display a chart of the current projectile including drop, energy, and velocity. Compare wind drift. Compare up to eight projectiles on the same chart. Zoom charts up to 300% and save a full size chart to your photo album. - HUD: Full featured Mil-Dot ballistics head-up display; estimate using on-screen Mil-dot reticle, and see milling holdovers, with easy on-screen adjustment. - Target Log: Keep a journal of all your hunts, shoots, adjustments, points of impact, and scores. Includes group calculator, integrated score log, multiple target types, and camera and GPS support. Generate cold barrel and scoring reports for each rifle. - Angular Acquisition: Aim the device at the target like a remote control, or mount on your weapon to receive real-time angular correction. - Adjustable Units: Elevation and windage output units in inches, centimeters, arcminutes, milliradians, and click values ranging from full click to 1/8 click (or custom click values). - Calculate your own ballistic coefficients based on two chronograph measurements or data from the back of an ammo box. ... and much more!

About

Shot Timer

Enhance your shooting practice with a customizable timer and personalized coaching tips. Track your progress by attaching photos to drill history and set specific goals for each session.

Highlights
  • Multiple drill types
  • Personalized coaching tips
  • Attach photos to drill history
  • Adjustable timer settings
  • Set par time goals
  • Microphone sensitivity adjustment
Features
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- Choose from several drill types - Get personal coaching tips from our chat feature - Attach photos of your results to your drill history - Adjust start delay, countdown timer, microphone sensitivity, par time goals, number of shots to take and much more. Leave a review with any drills or features you would like to see added!

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Shot Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ballistic at 57% against Shot Timer's 22%. Ballistic also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Shot Timer's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 513 and 452 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shot Timer'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, Shot Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ballistic versus Shot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticShot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (513 ratings)4.1 (452 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better452
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionDaniel Yaakob

Customer experience

Ballistic

All ratings513 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative37.6%

Shot Timer

All ratings452 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative63.4%

User reviews

Ballistic

From 513 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate ballistics calculations
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 🎯 Helpful for long-range shooting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when adding targets
  • 🔍 Outdated bullet/load data
  • 🤔 Confusing wind input configuration
  • 🤯 Restricted to G1 drag model only
  • 🤫 Data mining concerns

Shot Timer

From 452 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Shot pick up
  • 👍 Good app for dry fire practice
  • 👍 Decent basic training tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't register shots in dry fire or live fire
  • 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent shot detection
  • 🔇 Low sound volume, can't be adjusted
  • 🔇 Volume automatically turns down during use
  • 🔒 Limited functionality even in premium version

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)

Shot Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registers unholstering as a shot
  • Randomly registers shots even in silent environments
  • Countdown timer doesn't work as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Bluetooth hearing protection
  • Allow timing of multiple shots and strings
  • Add more customizable drill options
  • Improve accuracy and consistency of shot detection

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
1 purchases

Shot Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shot Timer free?
Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Shot Timer?
Shot Timer is rated higher. Ballistic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Shot Timer averages 4.1 from 452 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Shot Timer have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Shot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Shot Timer?
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, and Shot Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shot Timer on September 22, 2026.

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