Ballistic vs LADWF Tips
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
LADWF Tips
Submit anonymous tips to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Access organizational web and social media content directly from the application.
- Anonymous tip submission
- Access organization web content
- View social media feeds
- Wildlife and fisheries information
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The LADWF Tips app provides the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. The app also displays organization web and social media content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LADWF Tips at 3.0 against Ballistic's 1.0. LADWF Tips also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). Ballistic's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Ballistic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LADWF Tips asks for nothing beyond the download.
LADWF Tips holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 20% of LADWF Tips's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, LADWF Tips every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistic | LADWF Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (40 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Premium Ammunition | Citizen Observer LLC |
Customer experience
Ballistic
LADWF Tips
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)
LADWF Tips
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ballistic
- Kestrel LiNK$9.99
LADWF Tips
No in-app purchases
