Comparison

Mil vs Element Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

Mil

This app offers advanced ballistics calculations and fast range estimation for shooting. It features a comprehensive bullet library, support for various reticles, and adjustments for atmospheric conditions and target movement.

Highlights
  • Fast range estimation
  • Ballistics calculation engine
  • Extensive bullet/cartridge library
  • Support for multiple reticle designs
  • Adjusts for atmospheric conditions
  • Moving target lead calculation
  • Kestrel DROP integration
Features
Currently charting
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Mil-Dot Ballistics combines fast range estimation with a full featured ballistics calculator that’s simple to use. Real-time calculations provide instant range estimation and ballistics calculation to get you on target fast. The simple interface allows for one handed operation and eliminates any need to manually type any measurements to range a target. Complete, detailed user manual for iPhone and iPad available at www.rangetimesoftware.com. Features: - Kestrel DROP wireless data logger integration automatically updates atmospheric conditions. - 3DOF point mass ballistics engine - 323 mil, MOA and IPHY reticle designs, including reticles from Carl Zeiss, Nightforce Optics, Kahles, Vixen Sport Optics, Premier Reticles, Primary Arms, Schmidt and Bender, SWFA, U.S. Optics, and Vortex Optics. - Two modes of Range input: Calculate range from target size and sub tension - allows you to estimate range to targets at unknown distances and Direct range input for known distance targets - Real-time solution information - Extensive bullet / cartridge library includes American Eagle, Barnes, Black Hills, Federal, Fiocchi, Hornady, Lapua, Norma, Nosler, Remington, Sellier & Bellot, and Winchester. - Support for variable BC information - Ballistics chart (Range, Elevation, Windage, Velocity, Time Of Flight, Energy) - Ballistics graph (Elevation, Velocity, Energy) - Reticle Drop Chart - Adjusts for atmospheric conditions for current and zero conditions (Density Altitude or Altitude, Pressure, Temperature and Humidity) - Get accurate local pressure using the barometer in iPhone 6 / 6 Plus - Use GPS location to set current atmospheric conditions - Fast range estimation - Moving target lead calculation - Correction for coriolis effect - Correction for spin drift - Point blank range calculation - Configurable windage / elevation hold display (mils, MOA, IPHY, clicks) - Target size presets - Second focal plane scope support - Fast windspeed / direction adjustment - Three ways to input line of sight angle (Angle in degrees, Cosine of angle, Automatic using device accelerometer) - Fast target speed adjustment - Target speed presets - Training mode (practice your range estimation skills) - Point of impact indicator - Bullet drop compensation display - Secondary solution info display for non-critical data - Create unlimited ballistics profiles - Multiple color schemes - Adjustable display brightness - Full Retina display support - Print range cards - More reticle designs coming soon, stay tuned!

About

Element Ballistics

This app offers precise firing solutions with a user-friendly interface. Create custom rifle profiles, select from a vast bullet database, and calibrate ballistics for accuracy. It also provides weather reports and integrates with smart devices.

Highlights
  • Create ballistic profiles for rifles
  • Extensive bullet database with drag profiles
  • Calibrate ballistics (BC, Muzzle Velocity)
  • View ballistic data graphs and tables
  • Predicted point of impact in reticle view
  • Obtain local weather reports
  • Connect with smart devices
Features
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Element Ballistics provides accurate and reliable firing solutions through a friendly user interface. -Create ballistic profiles for different rifles. -Choose bullets from an extensive database featuring Doppler-verified drag profiles. -Calibrate BC, Muzzle Velocity and more using the “true” feature, and choose from a variety of drag functions (G1, G7, GA, RA4) -View graphs and tables with ballistic data, and export/import profiles. -View predicted point of impact in a reticle view (FFP and SFP). -Obtain weather reports for your location. -Connect with smart devices like the Element HYPR-7 and Element Rangefinders to synchronise profiles & preferences.

Screenshots

Mil4 screens
Element Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mil and Element Ballistics both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Mil's written reviews are positive against 25% of Element Ballistics's. Mil also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked). Element Ballistics's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Element Ballistics is free to download; Mil costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mil holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Mil's written reviews are positive against 25% of Element Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mil ships an update every 3 weeks, Element Ballistics every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mil versus Element Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilElement Ballistics
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (51 ratings) — better3.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom HolstenElement Optics

Customer experience

Mil

All ratings51 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.9%

Element Ballistics

All ratings32 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral45.8%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

None

Mil

No in-app purchases

None

Element Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mil free?
Mil costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element Ballistics free?
Element Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mil or Element Ballistics?
Mil is rated higher. Mil averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Element Ballistics averages 3.6 from 32 ratings.
Do Mil or Element Ballistics have ads?
Neither Mil nor Element Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mil or Element Ballistics?
Mil ships an update every 3 weeks, and Element Ballistics every 9 days. Most recently, Mil was updated on September 26, 2026 and Element Ballistics on September 17, 2026.

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