BulletDrop+ vs Caldwell Shooting
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!
Caldwell Shooting
This app helps shooters collect and manage ballistic data from compatible chronographs. It allows users to track firearm profiles, log shooting sessions, and gain insights to improve accuracy.
- Real-time velocity collection
- Firearm profile management
- Shooting string tracking
- Data-rich performance insights
- User-friendly interface
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Enhance Your Shooting Accuracy Introducing the Caldwell Brand App – your ultimate companion for collecting and managing ballistic data. Whether you're a professional shooter or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this app brings precision and ease to your shooting sessions. Key Features: Collect Real-Time Velocities: Seamlessly integrate with leading chronographs like the Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph, Caldwell Ballistic G2, and Radar Velociradar to capture bullet velocities in real-time. Manage Firearm Profiles: Store and manage multiple firearm profiles. Customize settings for different firearms to ensure you're always equipped with the most accurate shooting data. Track String Sessions: Save and review shooting strings to analyze performance and make adjustments on the fly. Each session is logged with detailed data to help you track your progress. Data-Rich Insights: With comprehensive data collection, the app provides insights into your shooting patterns, helping you make informed adjustments to enhance accuracy and performance. User-Friendly Interface: Designed with the shooter in mind, the interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to focus more on shooting and less on setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BulletDrop+ at 51% against Caldwell Shooting's 0%. BulletDrop+ also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (83 vs 7). Caldwell Shooting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. BulletDrop+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Caldwell Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.
BulletDrop+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BulletDrop+ has 83 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of BulletDrop+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Caldwell Shooting's.
BulletDrop+ ships an update every 4 months, Caldwell Shooting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BulletDrop+ | Caldwell Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (83 ratings) — better | 2.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Descalzo | American Outdoor Brands, Inc. |
Customer experience
BulletDrop+
Caldwell Shooting
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
Caldwell Shooting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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