# Ballistic vs Open Woods

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic | Open Woods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-advanced-edition/id303254296/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Federal Premium Ammunition](https://appshunter.io/developer/980894735) | [OPEN WOODS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859356236) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-advanced-edition/id303254296)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kestrel LiNK | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate ballistics calculations
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🎯 Helpful for long-range shooting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when adding targets
- 🔍 Outdated bullet/load data
- 🤔 Confusing wind input configuration
- 🤯 Restricted to G1 drag model only
- 🤫 Data mining concerns

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Open Woods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-woods/id6756226851)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 60 Scores Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| 15 Scores One Time Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*