Comparison

Hunting Simulator vs Ballistic X

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

Head to head
About

Hunting Simulator

A realistic 3D ballistic simulator for hunters to practice shooting scenarios up to 1000m. It offers adjustable rifle scopes, accurate ballistics, and environmental variables to simulate various hunting conditions and analyze shot impacts.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D ballistic simulation
  • Adjustable rifle scope with zoom
  • Environmental variables (wind, distance, movement)
  • Analyze shot impacts and vitals
  • Multiple animal types and calibers
  • Slow-motion bullet trajectory
Features
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Hunting Simulator is a technical and realistic visual ballistic app for hunters, it is not a game. This is an easy to use visual 3D ballistic tool for practicing very realistic hunting situations up to 1000m. Practice deer hunting or other game types using realistic adjustable rifle scope, accurate ballistics and lots of environment variables such as distance, wind, movement, direction, vertical angle and amount of daylight. After a shot you can inspect and analyse your hit. Practice hunting whitetail deer, roe deer, moose, wild boar, red deer and fox. Features: -Imperial and metric units -Adjustable accurate reticle (Combined german no4 and mildot using most common MOA and mDot clicks). -Scope zoom with first/second focal plane. -50-1000m range in realistic enviroment. -View vitals on animals. -Vertical shooting -Select between various calibers 22-250, 223Rem, 6.5-55, 270W, 308Win, 30-06 and 300win mag. -Or use your own custom ballistic input -Variable Wind, Distance, Animal heading and walk speed. -Hunt mode using dynamic random of wind and animal movement. -Hunt mode score accumulates points of your last 10 shots. -Simulate Low light hunting mode -3D impact data on various animals. -Slow-motion visible bullet trajectory (tracer) -Realistic kill when hit in vital zone Impact calculations: -energy -energy loss -Impact velocity -wind drag -animal movement result on impact -bullet drop -bullet flight time

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Hunting Simulator4 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ballistic X at 3.8 against Hunting Simulator's 2.5. Ballistic X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 44%). Hunting Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On 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

Hunting Simulator costs $2.99 and Ballistic X $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Hunting Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 166 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Hunting Simulator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunting Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Hunting Simulator versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunting SimulatorBallistic X
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.5 (97 ratings)3.8 (166 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#21#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB111 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKristian StensoenesNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

Hunting Simulator

All ratings96 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative45.8%

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Hunting Simulator

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

None

Hunting Simulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Hunting Simulator free?
Hunting Simulator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hunting Simulator or Ballistic X?
Ballistic X is rated higher. Hunting Simulator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.8 from 166 ratings.
Do Hunting Simulator or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither Hunting Simulator nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunting Simulator or Ballistic X?
Hunting Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hunting Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ballistic X on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hunting Simulator or Ballistic X?
Hunting Simulator currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Ballistic X at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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