BulletDrop+ vs Eagle Ballistics
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!
Eagle Ballistics
This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmanship. It offers detailed environmental adjustments, wind correction, and trajectory predictions. A free version is available with limitations, alongside tiered subscriptions for enhanced features and range.
- Fast and accurate ballistic engine
- Environmental and wind correction
- Gyroscopic stability analysis
- Built-in documentation and videos
- PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets
- Bluetooth connectivity for sensors and rangefinders
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A full featured ballistics app for long range hunters and PRS shooters. Incredibly fast and accurate ballistic engine. Many calibration and setup tools. Detailed documentation is built-in. Free Download includes almost all features with 100yd Range limitation. Paid subscriptions: * Lite Subscription: Most features are available up to 500yd * Long Range: No range limit * PRS: Multi-Target and Moving Targets Documentation and Videos * Detailed Built-in Documentation for all Features * Videos: see http://eagleballistics.com Ballistic Engine * Ballistic Coefficient * Gyroscopic Stability * Air: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Density * Wind: Cross, Head/Tail * Angle Modified Range * Spin Drift * Aerodynamic Jump * Coriolis (horizontal) * Vertical Eotvos * Gravity Adjustment * Tripod shooting error correction * Valley Wind Correction Calculations * Max-ordinate calculation * Retained Energy on Impact * Retained Velocity on impact * Flight Time * Speed of Sound * Transonic Zone Wind * Manual Entry * Bluetooth Wind Meter Advanced Wind Subscription includes Rain and Mirage conversion tools Rain and Mirage to Windspeed Converter Supported iPhone Sensors * Latitude from internal GPS * Station Pressure * Camera * Screen Ruler * Angle Sensor for Inclination * Compass for Azimuth Bluetooth Connectivity * Most Range Finders * Most Environmental Sensors * Most Wind Meters Warning * Excessive bullet RPM * Insufficient Gyroscope Stability * Max Hunting Range for Lead/Copper Bullets Units * MOA or MIL Scope Turrets * Imperial and Metric Units Built in Tools & Calibration * Scope Correction Factor Calculator * Ballistic Coefficient and Muzzle Velocity Truing * Scope Height: Visual Ruler or Calipers * Zero Height & Offset: Visual Ruler * Ranging with Reticle and/or Animal Size * Target Inclination and Azimuth * Target Speed * Wind Average Databases * Rifle (Max 30 Rifles) * Bullets Library * Lane/Targets Range Cards * Standard Drop Table * Wind Variation Table * Detailed Target Analysis * Rifle Stock Table PRS Mode * Multiple Lanes with Multiple Targets * Instant Calculation and Update for All Targets * Relative Wind According to Target Azimuth * Allows Wind Variation Settings * Moving Target Lead Calculation Diagnostics * Sensitive Analysis * Accuracy Analysis License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eagleballistics.com/privacy-policy Patent No .: US 11,415,592 B2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eagle Ballistics at 4.8 against BulletDrop+'s 3.9. Eagle Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 51%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). BulletDrop+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BulletDrop+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of BulletDrop+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.
BulletDrop+ ships an update every 4 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BulletDrop+ | Eagle Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (76 ratings) | 4.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Descalzo | Eagle Ballistics LLC |
Customer experience
BulletDrop+
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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
Eagle Ballistics
- Lite$2.991 Month
- Long Range Monthly$4.991 Month
- PRS$9.991 Month
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- Lite$14.991 Year
- Long Range$24.991 Year
- PRS$74.991 Year
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