BulletDrop+ vs Ballistic X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BulletDrop+
Calculate bullet trajectory, energy, and drift with precise inputs. Store custom loads, fetch weather data, and choose output units for accurate shooting predictions. Ideal for handloaders and shooters to understand cartridge performance.
- External ballistics calculation
- iCloud support for load data
- Store commonly used datasets
- Selectable drag function
- Selectable output units (inches, MOA, mils)
- Fetch weather conditions
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A simple, easy to use external ballistics calculator. It accepts inputs of bullet weight, ballistic coefficient, muzzle velocity, sight height, zero range, wind speed & angle, etc and calculates velocity, energy, flight path, and drift. Features: * iCloud support. Store load data on iCloud and have it available on all your iCloud-enabled iOS devices. * Clean & simple user interface. * Store commonly used datasets. * Selectable drag function for ballistic coefficients calculate based upon models. * Selectable output units: inches, MOA, & mils. * Selectable max range and range increments under Settings. * Fetch weather conditions for your location. BulletDrop+ is intended for hand loaders and shooters of all varieties. It give them an idea what various cartridges and load recipes will do at the range. As alway, the information provided by BulletDrop+, or any other calculator, is no substitute for actual range time. Get out and shoot!
Ballistic X
This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.
- Shot group calculation
- Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ)
- Load development data
- MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support
- Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase)
- Cross-device sync (optional)
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Ballistic-X: The Easiest Way to Calculate Shot Groups and Zero Your Rifle! Designed by shooters, for shooters, Ballistic-X offers a simple, intuitive interface allowing users to customize their experience through the Options Menu. Whether you prefer MOA/MIL or INCH/CM, the app works seamlessly with any target, including Steel. Key Features: - Included: Gain access to the core functionality of Ballistic-X with a single purchase. No subscriptions required for full access to essential tools! - Sync settings across multiple devices by signing in (optional, not required to use the app). - Offers useful data and labeling options that aid in Load Development. - The ATZ (Adjustment To Zero) feature helps you precisely adjust your turrets to bring your rifle to zero, saving you rounds and time. ATZ works dynamically at any range and supports all turret options. Simple Workflow: - Take an image of your target (within the app or from your library) - Designate reference size via Settings (default is 1") - Mark two points on the target corresponding to the reference (for grid or steel targets) - Input the distance from the target - Select the caliber used - Mark Point of Aim and Impacts - Add overlay, label, crop, and export/share - Adjust your optic according to ATZ Upgrade to the Advanced Toolkit (In-App Purchase): Unlock additional pro-level features with the Advanced Toolkit: Advanced Overlay Display Options: - Mean Radius - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Radial Standard Deviation (SD) - Vertical SD - Horizontal SD - Mean Windage - Mean Elevation - Impact Selector - Export to CSV for further data analysis Ballistic-X is a community-driven app, committed to providing the best user experience possible, along with unbeatable customer service. Join the Ballistic-X community today and elevate your shooting precision! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ballistic-x.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BulletDrop+ at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. BulletDrop+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Ballistic X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
BulletDrop+ is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. BulletDrop+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BulletDrop+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 140 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of BulletDrop+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Ballistic X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BulletDrop+ ships an update every 4 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BulletDrop+ | Ballistic X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (76 ratings) — better | 3.7 (140 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | 56.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 76 | 140 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #15 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Descalzo | Nomad Innovations, LLC |
Customer experience
BulletDrop+
Ballistic X
Bugs and requests
BulletDrop+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ballistic X
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on launch
- Photos rotate incorrectly
- Overlay data not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
6 requests- Automatic impact detection
- Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
- More caliber options
- Customizable overlay colors
- Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay
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- Statistical analysis of group variation
In-app purchases
BulletDrop+
- Chocolate Bar$0.99
- Cup of Coffee$1.99
- Doughnut$2.99
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- Coffee-themed Beverage$4.99
- Bag of Coffee$14.99
- Sack of Coffee$29.99
Ballistic X
- Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
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