Comparison

Ballistic vs Open Woods

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ballistic

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations with a modernized interface for shooters. It offers enhanced data visualization and a unified HUD/DOPE chart experience for quicker access to critical shooting data. Optimized for both novice and experienced users, it streamlines navigation and personalization.

Highlights
  • Modernized user interface
  • Enhanced data visualization
  • Unified HUD & DOPE chart
  • Streamlined navigation
  • Personalized experience
  • Rifle and load management
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

Open Woods

Estimate antler scores from whitetail photos using AI. Upload images from your library, and the app provides an estimated score with buck detection highlighted. Offers free scores for new users and weekly free scores.

Highlights
  • AI antler scoring
  • Upload photos from library
  • Buck detection highlighting
  • Free score balance
  • One-time score packs
  • Monthly subscriptions
Features
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Open Woods is home to DeerScore—estimate whitetail antler scores from photos in seconds—plus Community, Hunting Map, Trail Cam Pro, Whitetail Records, and the Open Woods Store. DEERSCORE Upload up to 3 photos and get an instant buck score with computer vision. COMMUNITY • Browse bucks shared by hunters across the country • Filter by state and see recent scores as they come in • After you score, share your buck with a photo, story, and where it was taken MAP • Browse public land by state—national forests, WMAs, and more • Search private parcels and see property lines on the map • Drop pins, save photos, and record walk tracks • Topo & satellite layers, wind overlay, and offline maps for the field TRAIL CAM PRO Upload an entire SD card—we’ll tag species and score the bucks. WHITETAIL RECORDS Browse the public record book and submit bucks for free—no minimum score, no drying period. STORE (NEW) • Open Woods shirts and hats, shipped to US addresses • Color and size options, with pinch-to-zoom on product photos • Checkout with Stripe in the browser—physical goods are not billed through Apple • Standard shipping; print-on-demand merch usually ships within 2–7 business days • Order questions and returns: use Contact in the app HOW IT WORKS • Open DeerScore, sign in, and upload photos—or a full trail cam SD card. • Tap Score (or start SD card analysis). Our model finds bucks and estimates scores. • Share a score to Community, or open the Community tab to browse what other hunters posted. • On Map, pick your state, explore public tracts, search parcels, and mark your spots. • On Store, pick a shirt or hat, add it to your cart, and check out with Stripe. FEATURES • DeerScore instant buck scoring • Community feed of shared DeerScore bucks • Hunting map with public land, parcels, pins, and walks • Offline maps for when you’re out of service • Full SD card upload with species tagging (Trail Cam Pro) • Score balance, free weekly scores, and in-app plans • Whitetail Records (free to view and submit) • Open Woods Store for shirts and hats (US shipping) PLANS • New users get 15 free scores. Everyone gets 7 free scores every Saturday. • One-time packs, monthly score plans, or Trail Cam Pro for SD card analysis. • Offline Maps and parcel search available in-app. • Store merch is a separate purchase via Stripe, not an App Store in-app purchase. ACCURACY Scores are estimates for informational use only—not official Boone & Crockett scores or hunting advice. Map boundaries and parcel data are for reference—always verify access and follow local laws. Community posts are user-shared and not verified harvest records. SUPPORT support@openwoodsoutdoors.com https://www.openwoodsoutdoors.com Privacy Policy: https://www.openwoodsoutdoors.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.openwoodsoutdoors.com/terms

Screenshots

Ballistic4 screens
Open Woods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Woods at 100% against Ballistic's 48%. Open Woods also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Ballistic's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 11). 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 Open Woods sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open Woods holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic has 96 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Woods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ballistic ships an update every 6 weeks, Open Woods fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ballistic versus Open Woods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBallisticOpen Woods
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (96 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFederal Premium AmmunitionOPEN WOODS LLC

Customer experience

Ballistic

All ratings96 ratings
Positive4.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative48.0%

Open Woods

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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)

Open Woods

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic

One-time1
  • Kestrel LiNK$9.99
4 purchases

Open Woods

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • 60 Scores Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Elite$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • 15 Scores One Time Purchase$3.99

Questions

Is Ballistic free?
Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Woods free?
Open Woods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ballistic or Open Woods?
Open Woods is rated higher. Ballistic averages 1.2 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Open Woods averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Ballistic or Open Woods have ads?
Neither Ballistic nor Open Woods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ballistic or Open Woods?
Ballistic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Open Woods fortnightly. Most recently, Ballistic was updated on November 10, 2026 and Open Woods on October 30, 2026.

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