Comparison

Measuring Tape vs GeoBallistics

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

Head to head
About

Measuring Tape

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
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This application measures the shortest (air) distance between point A and point B using GPS, with the maximum available accuracy. Distances are displayed in yards, meters, kilometers, and miles. Simply reset the ruler at point A and watch the distance counters increase as you move toward point B—just like using a real tape measure or ruler. Primary uses for approximate sizing and measuring include: Land, grounds, and properties Real estate Golf course yardage Sports facilities and tracks Air distance Other outdoor measurements The application is intended for outdoor use only and requires location services to be enabled. How to use: Go to the starting point (A) and press the RESET button to initialize the distance counters. Walk to the target point (B) while watching the distance counters increase. The point A arrow continuously shows the direction back to the starting point. You can close the application at any time during a measurement. When reopened, the application will continue the current measurement.

About

GeoBallistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for rifle shooting. It allows users to create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather hardware for atmospheric data, and build/save satellite imagery range cards. Features include a movers calculator, holdover calculator, and Coriolis effect auto-calculation.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Rifle Profiles
  • Atmospheric Data Integration
  • Satellite Imagery Range Cards
  • Movers Calculator
  • Holdover Calculator
  • Advanced Ballistics Solver
  • Coriolis Effect Auto-Calculation
Features
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About This App: GeoBallistics is a mobile app available for iOS devices and is compatible with Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB and Vortex Relay™ devices. The app allows users the freedom to build and create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather-hardware for onsite atmospherics, build/save/export satellite imagery range cards, and more. Key App Features: • Online Rifle Backup • Online Range Card Backup • Match Downloads • Shooting Range Downloads • Movers Calculator • First Ever Holdover calculator • Advanced Ballistics Solver • Comprehensive Bullet Library • Online weather access with station pressure • Free WeatherFlow hardware compatibility • Kestrel LiNK hardware compatibility (PRO version) • Shot-angle calculator • Shot-bearing calculator • Unlimited Rifle Profiles (PRO version) • Ability to save charts to camera roll (PRO version) • Ability to export charts as .csv (PRO version) • Ability to save/load satellite range cards for later use (PRO version) • Muzzle Velocity Truing • Coriolis effect auto-calculated with position and latitude The GeoBallistics mobile app is powered by the BallisticsARC (Ballistics, Atmospherics, and Range Card) solver, and combines the functionality of a ballistics calculator, an atmospheric device, and a GPS rangefinder into one application. The BallisticsARC solver is an advanced 3 DOF solver with provisions for MV vs Temp, Coriolis, spin drift, crosswind jump, moving targets, multiple targets with unique azimuths and angles and much more. GeoBallistics includes 4 modes: HUD Mode, Chart Mode, Map Mode, and Comp Mode. All modes are accessible with 1 custom rifle. In order to add additional rifles and save/export range cards, use Kestrel devices, or backup data online, you must upgrade to the PRO version for a one-time fee. HUD Mode puts everything you need on one screen for a single target. This is also where the moving target feature and max ordinate display is located. Chart Mode is a traditional calculator that allows for a complete solution. Solutions include considerations for gyroscopic drift, Coriolis effect, wind influence, shot angle, atmospheric conditions, and more. Chart Mode also allows FREE integration of the WeatherFlow products. Map Mode allows users to range targets by dropping pins on satellite imagery of a shooting location. Range and solution are displayed by tapping on the target pins. Map Mode also introduces external ballistic data overlays on satellite imagery. These overlays display a bullet's performance along its path according to parameters specified for each rifle profile. Comp Mode allows the user to enter a course of fire with multiple targets with unique variables such as shot angle and shot azimuth. Now features the Holdover Data Zero setting (HDZ) calculator. This is a first-in-class feature that allows you to easily set an optimal zero for holdover stages.

Screenshots

Measuring Tape1 screens
GeoBallistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

Measuring Tape and GeoBallistics both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of GeoBallistics's written reviews are positive against 12% of Measuring Tape's. GeoBallistics also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GeoBallistics is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Measuring Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Measuring Tape against 3.9 for GeoBallistics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 401 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Measuring Tape's written reviews are positive against 65% of GeoBallistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, GeoBallistics every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Measuring Tape versus GeoBallistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasuring TapeGeoBallistics
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (401 ratings) — better3.9 (250 ratings)
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews65.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings401 — better250
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris KalininVortex Optics

Customer experience

Measuring Tape

All ratings400 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative86.6%

GeoBallistics

All ratings250 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Measuring Tape

From 401 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

GeoBallistics

From 250 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Accurate ballistic solutions
  • 💡 Seamless integration with Vortex hardware
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky navigation and UI
  • 🐛 Inaccurate windage and elevation solutions
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with dark mode
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Measuring Tape

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

GeoBallistics

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to edit rifle profiles
  • Inability to connect with Vortex rangefinder
  • Crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to display ballistic charts in inches
  • Support for reticles from other manufacturers
  • Downloadable offline map data
  • Apple Watch companion app

In-app purchases

None

Measuring Tape

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoBallistics

One-time2
  • WINDmeter CompatibilityFree
  • BallisticARC PRO$14.99

Questions

Is Measuring Tape free?
Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoBallistics free?
GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics?
Measuring Tape is rated higher. Measuring Tape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while GeoBallistics averages 3.9 from 250 ratings.
Do Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics have ads?
Neither Measuring Tape nor GeoBallistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics?
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, and GeoBallistics every 9 days. Most recently, Measuring Tape was updated on November 1, 2026 and GeoBallistics on November 1, 2026.

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