# Mil vs Shot Insights

The clearest difference is price: Shot Insights at Free against Mil's $0.99. Shot Insights also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Mil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (57 vs 15). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Shot Insights is free to download; Mil costs $0.99 up front. Shot Insights sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mil asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Insights holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Mil's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shot Insights's.

Mil ships an update every 3 months, Shot Insights every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mil | Shot Insights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-insights/id6450494978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 21 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Holsten](https://appshunter.io/developer/374556631) | [Shot Insights, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539364076) |

## What reviewers say

### Mil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Shot Insights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-insights/id6450494978)

This long-range shooting system integrates ballistic calculations, a range finder, and an impact indicator for enhanced precision. It offers accuracy tracking, support for multiple targets, and durable construction for challenging environments.

**Highlights:** Ballistic profiling, Integrated range finder, Impact indicator, Accuracy tracking, Multiple target support, Kestrel device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mil free?

Mil costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shot Insights free?

Shot Insights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mil or Shot Insights?

Shot Insights is rated higher. Mil averages 3.4 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Shot Insights averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Mil or Shot Insights have ads?

Neither Mil nor Shot Insights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mil or Shot Insights?

Mil ships an update every 3 months, and Shot Insights every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mil was updated on November 10, 2026 and Shot Insights on November 3, 2026.

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