# Measuring Tape vs Ballistics

The clearest difference is price: Ballistics at Free against Measuring Tape's $1.99. Ballistics also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 12%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (400 vs 60). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ballistics is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Ballistics sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Measuring Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measuring Tape has 400 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Measuring Tape's written reviews are positive against 45% of Ballistics's.

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, Ballistics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measuring Tape | Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145/reviews) | **[4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Kalinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/400047582) | [Nimoh Scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150935668) |

## What reviewers say

### Measuring Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145)

Measure the shortest air distance between two points using GPS with high accuracy. Track your progress like a physical tape measure, with distances shown in multiple units. Ideal for outdoor measurements of land, properties, and sports fields.

**Highlights:** GPS-based distance measurement, Measures air distance, Maximum available accuracy, Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles, Continuous distance counters, Direction arrow to starting point

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works well
- ⭐ Excellent for shooting sports
- ⭐ Quick way to get distance measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work on newer iPhones
- 🚫 Reset button not visible or accessible
- 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
- 🚫 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button not visible or accessible
- App crashes or doesn't open
- Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
- Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)


### Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669)

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for riflemen, featuring multiple calculation methods, a comprehensive bullet database, and real-time adjustment updates. It offers custom virtual meters for environmental data and supports unlimited rifle/ammo configurations.

**Highlights:** Multiple ballistics calculation methods (Point Mass, Siacci, Pejsa), Comprehensive bullet database (3500+ entries), Real-time elevation/windage adjustment updates, Custom virtual meters (Anemometer, Inclinometer, etc.), Unlimited rifle/ammo configuration storage, Airgun mode with muzzle energy input, Stadiametric reticles with aiming pointers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Arms | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burris Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leupold & Stevens | $2.99 | one-time |
| SWFA SS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vortex Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hawke Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nightforce | $2.99 | one-time |
| Athlon Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sightron USA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vector Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zeiss | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt & Bender | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steiner | $2.99 | one-time |
| March | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measuring Tape free?

Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ballistics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Measuring Tape or Ballistics?

Ballistics is rated higher. Measuring Tape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Ballistics averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.

### Do Measuring Tape or Ballistics have ads?

Neither Measuring Tape nor Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or Ballistics?

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, and Ballistics every 2 months. Most recently, Measuring Tape was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ballistics on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*