Comparison

Ballistic vs Strilets

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

Strilets

This specialized calculator assists sportsmen and hunters in determining bullet trajectory and aiming adjustments. It accounts for various environmental factors, bullet characteristics, and complex ballistic effects. Offers extensive databases and subscription options for enhanced shooting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Bullet trajectory calculation
  • Environmental factor adjustments
  • Custom ammunition and weapon profiles
  • Ballistic database (calibers, weapons, scopes, bullets)
  • Weather station integration
  • Advanced shooting features via subscription
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The Strilets ballistic calculator is a specialized program designed for sportsmen and hunters to assist in the calculation of bullet trajectory characteristics and making the necessary adjustments in the aiming process. For shooters who use custom ammunition, the ammunition parameters can be entered manually. While calculating corrections, the following data are taken into account: - Distance to the target; - Target angle; - Atmospheric pressure, environmental temperature and humidity, powder temperature; - Ballistic characteristics of the bullet; - Wind direction; - Derivation, Coriolis & Magnus effects. The Strilets will surprise you with the following: ● The application database has 90 calibers, more than 600 weapons, 800 scopes, thermal scopes, and more than 3000 bullets; ● The app offers a choice of several subscription formats, the functionality of which can significantly expand your shooting potential. Among these features: ○ The ability to create a custom weapon, custom ammunition, and a custom scope; ○ "Shooting at an angle" ○ "Trajectory setting" ○ "BC calculation" ○ "Direct shot calculator" ○ "Bullets ballistics comparison" ○ "Multiple targets" ○ "Drag function calibration" ○ The application can be connected to the Kestrel 5xxxx series weather stations or download weather data from the Internet. And there are many more features! In addition, we are constantly working on developing new useful additions so that you can hit the target anywhere and under any circumstances! Terms of use - https://download.strilets.tech/privacypolicy/tou_en.html

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Strilets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strilets at 100% against Ballistic's 57%. Strilets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Ballistic's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Strilets sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Strilets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic has 513 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strilets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, Strilets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ballistic versus Strilets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticStrilets
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (513 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings513 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB92 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionDmytro Tsapko

Customer experience

Ballistic

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

Strilets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Strilets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
12 purchases

Strilets

Subscriptions12
  • STANDARD, 1 profile 1 month$2.991 Month
  • PRO, 3 profiles 1 month14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PRO, 5 profiles 1 month$6.991 Month
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  • PRO, 10 profiles 1 month$7.991 Month
  • STANDARD, 1 profile 1 year$24.991 Year
  • PRO, 3 profiles 1 year14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PRO, 100 profiles 1 month$39.991 Month
  • Discount Standard 1 year1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • PRO, discount 1 year1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • PRO, 5 profiles 1 year$69.991 Year
  • PRO, 10 profiles 1 year$79.991 Year
  • PRO, 100 profiles 1 year$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strilets free?
Strilets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Strilets?
Strilets is rated higher. Ballistic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Strilets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Strilets have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Strilets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Strilets?
Ballistic ships an update every 3 months, and Strilets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Strilets on June 5, 2026.

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