# Mil vs GeoBallistics

The clearest difference is price: GeoBallistics at Free against Mil's $0.99. GeoBallistics also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Mil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GeoBallistics is free to download; Mil costs $0.99 up front. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mil asks for nothing beyond the download.

GeoBallistics holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 248 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Mil's written reviews are positive against 65% of GeoBallistics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mil ships an update every 3 months, GeoBallistics weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mil | GeoBallistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mil-dot-rangefinder/id374556628/reviews) | **[3.9 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **248** |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Holsten](https://appshunter.io/developer/374556631) | [Vortex Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324210280) |

## 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


### GeoBallistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756)

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for rifle shooting. It allows users to create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather hardware for atmospheric data, and build/save satellite imagery range cards. Features include a movers calculator, holdover calculator, and Coriolis effect auto-calculation.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Rifle Profiles, Atmospheric Data Integration, Satellite Imagery Range Cards, Movers Calculator, Holdover Calculator, Advanced Ballistics Solver, Coriolis Effect Auto-Calculation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDmeter Compatibility | Free | one-time |
| BallisticARC PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accurate ballistic solutions
- 💡 Seamless integration with Vortex hardware
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky navigation and UI
- 🐛 Inaccurate windage and elevation solutions
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with dark mode
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to edit rifle profiles
- Inability to connect with Vortex rangefinder
- Crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to display ballistic charts in inches
- Support for reticles from other manufacturers
- Downloadable offline map data
- Apple Watch companion app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mil free?

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

### Is GeoBallistics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mil or GeoBallistics?

GeoBallistics is rated higher. Mil averages 3.4 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while GeoBallistics averages 3.9 from 248 ratings.

### Do Mil or GeoBallistics have ads?

Neither Mil nor GeoBallistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mil or GeoBallistics?

Mil ships an update every 3 months, and GeoBallistics weekly. Most recently, Mil was updated on October 22, 2026 and GeoBallistics on October 24, 2026.

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