Ballistic vs Mil
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
Mil
Master your mil-dot riflescope with this intuitive app. It offers real-time range estimation in yards and meters using a simple graphical interface. Quickly range targets with one-handed operation, supporting various reticles and target types.
- Fast target range estimation
- Supports US Army, USMC mil-dot, and Mil-Lines reticles
- Range estimation for Square, Round, Pepper Popper, and IPSC targets
- One-handed operation
- Adjustable for magnification settings
- Real-time calculations
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Learn to use your Mil-Dot Riflescope. The simple graphical user interface makes range estimation easy. Real-time calculations provide instant range measurements in both yards and meters. The simple interface allows for one handed operation and eliminates any need to manually type any measurements to range a target. Complete, detailed user manual available at www.rangetimesoftware.com Features -Fast target range estimation in both yards and meters -US Army, USMC mil-dot, and Mil-Lines reticles -Square, Round, Pepper Popper, and IPSC targets -Multiple color schemes -Multiple target anchor points -Target Info display -Adjust for magnification setting (second focal plane)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ballistic at Free against Mil's $0.99. Mil's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 1.1) 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
Ballistic is free to download; Mil costs $0.99 up front. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mil asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mil holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 69% of Mil's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistic | Mil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.1 (71 ratings) | 3.4 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | 69.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Premium Ammunition | Tom Holsten |
Customer experience
Ballistic
Mil
User reviews
Ballistic
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Mil
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Great for learning Mil dots & MOA
- 🎯 Useful for practicing ranging
- 🔄 Supports 1st & 2nd focal plane scopes
- ✅ Does the math for you
Room to improve
- ❌ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Range formula not adjustable
- 📱 UI issues on iPhone X (magnification not visible)
- ❓ Confusing for novice users
- 🚫 App crashes on second focal plane adjustment
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)
Mil
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when adjusting magnification for second focal plane scopes
- App does not load on iOS 11
- Magnification not visible on iPhone X, rendering app useless
- App embeds itself and causes iPhone issues (user reported)
- Second focal plane crash
Requested features
11 requests- Adjustable range formula
- Mode to check ranging by taking a shot
- Update for iOS 11 and newer
- Add 10th's of a mil for smaller target sizes
- More reticle choices
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- More target shape options (rectangles, circles, custom)
- Option to add average target sizes
- GPS add-on
- Metric option
- Target changer with custom shapes and position adjustment
- Bullet hole visualization
In-app purchases
Ballistic
- Kestrel LiNK$9.99
Mil
No in-app purchases
