Comparison

Ballistic vs Burris Connect

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

Burris Connect

This app serves as a comprehensive ballistics calculator for shooters, offering advanced features for building DOPE cards, reticle maps, and custom rifle profiles. It supports various smart optics, enhancing shooting precision for both experienced and novice users.

Highlights
  • Ballistics calculation
  • DOPE card builder
  • Reticle maps
  • Custom rifle profiles
  • Smart optic integration
  • Ammunition data
Features
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A ballistics powerhouse at your fingertips, the BurrisConnect app was built to be the solution for operating the all new Burris XTR PS, Eliminator 6, Veracity PH, Burris Thermal, and the go-to ballistics tool for every shooter. BurrisConnect offers users the latest in bullet data to build DOPE cards, reticle maps, Eliminator data tables, and custom rifle profiles. From seasoned long-range competition enthusiasts to those getting their first rifle zeroed, the ever-evolving, BurrisConnect app gives you everything you need to get dialed in. XTR PS The most precise and tech-driven optic ever made for precision shooters with a PĒK programmable elevation knob, a built-in heads up display, and 1/30 MIL dialing accuracy. Burris Thermal v3 Now enjoy enhanced functionality with app-supported video recording and photo capture for the BTS v3 and BTC v3. Take your thermal imaging experience to the next level! Eliminator 6 Quickly build and upload custom ballistics to your Eliminator 6 with our app for a more connected and efficient shooting experience. Veracity PH Series (2.5-12, 3-15, 4-20) Unlock the full potential of your Veracity PH scope with comprehensive app support. Now includes reticle illumination timeout control. Expanded Ammunition Options Explore a wide range of factory ammunition options to fine-tune your shooting experience, or build custom bullet profiles form the ground up. Reticle Maps Navigate your Burris reticles and bullet drop more effectively with updated reticle maps. Build custom DOPE cards Quickly build and share custom DOPE cards for any custom load.

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Burris Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Burris Connect at 3.2 against Ballistic's 1.1. Burris Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Burris Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burris Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 64 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 25% of Burris Connect'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, Burris Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ballistic versus Burris Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticBurris Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (81 ratings)3.2 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionBurris Company, Inc.

Customer experience

Ballistic

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

Burris Connect

All ratings58 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative69.4%

User reviews

Ballistic

From 81 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

Burris Connect

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with Veracity PH
  • 👍 Great app for ballistic calculations
  • 👍 Seamless app integration
  • 👍 Accurate ballistic profiles
  • 👍 Reticle mapping and dope cards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connection issues with Bluetooth
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer iPhones
  • 🐛 Lost profiles on new iPhone
  • 🐛 Blocking ballistic data

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)

Burris Connect

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App keeps crashing on iPad and iPhone
  • App crashes when deleting bullet profile
  • Missing data 'bullet not found'
  • App does not store data if backgrounded
  • Scope disconnects
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  • BTC connection with no image on phone
  • Wrong reticle for riflescopes
  • Incorrect drop number for Eliminator IV scope
  • Fullfield IV ballistic E3 reticles are ballistic 3x
  • App not allowing proper bullet selection for cartridge
  • Cannot live stream BTH50 on certain iPhone models
  • App won't communicate/connect to BTH50 thermal device
  • Cannot connect or download media from device storage
  • Latest update prevents connection
  • Cannot download videos or view them via Wi-Fi

Requested features

13 requests
  • Fix CCI quiet calculations
  • Compare different factory ammunition
  • Add 7 PRC cartridge support
  • Add Barnes Factory Ammo
  • Add Eliminator 5 support
Show 8 more
  • Add 7mm PRC cartridge option
  • Add 15-minute timeout option for reticle
  • Ability to upload custom BDC reticle
  • Bluetooth connectivity with Kestrel
  • Support for older laser scopes (Eliminator 3)
  • Update app for WiFi stream of BTC V3
  • Add support for new Burris Eliminator 5
  • Fix image offset bug 309

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
None

Burris Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burris Connect free?
Burris Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Burris Connect?
Burris Connect is rated higher. Ballistic averages 1.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Burris Connect averages 3.2 from 64 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Burris Connect have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Burris Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Burris Connect?
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, and Burris Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Burris Connect on November 3, 2026.

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