Ballistic vs Hornady Security
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
Hornady Security
Monitor your safe's lock and unlock status remotely. This app provides a detailed activity log, showing the date and time your safe was accessed. It connects via Bluetooth and WiFi for convenient security management.
- Monitor lock/unlock status
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- Detailed activity log
- Timestamped access records
- Remote security monitoring
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Derived from extensive testing by Hornady Manufacturing Company, the Hornady Security app allows users to monitor the lock and unlock status of their RAPiD® Safe Ready Vault. This app utilizes Bluetooth technology as well as WiFi and offers a detailed activity log for users to reference at any time to evaluate the date and time their safe was locked or unlocked.
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Verdict
Ballistic and Hornady Security both sit at 1.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hornady Security's. Ballistic also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 21). Hornady Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hornady Security asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.1 for Ballistic against 1.0 for Hornady Security. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hornady Security's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistic | Hornady Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.1 (81 ratings) — better | 1.0 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Premium Ammunition | Hornady |
Customer experience
Ballistic
Hornady Security
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)
Hornady Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ballistic
- Kestrel LiNK$9.99
Hornady Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
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