# Gray's Sporting Journal vs SIG BDX

The clearest difference is rating: SIG BDX at 3.4 against Gray's Sporting Journal's 1.0. SIG BDX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (33% vs 3%). Gray's Sporting Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gray's Sporting Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. SIG BDX asks for nothing beyond the download.

SIG BDX holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIG BDX has 68 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Gray's Sporting Journal's written reviews are positive against 33% of SIG BDX's.

Gray's Sporting Journal ships an update every 19 months, SIG BDX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gray's Sporting Journal | SIG BDX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grays-sporting-journal/id625889083/reviews) | **[3.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-bdx/id1403025894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MCC Magazines](https://appshunter.io/developer/448326794) | [Sig Sauer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114396362) |

## What reviewers say

### Gray's Sporting Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grays-sporting-journal/id625889083)

Explore the world of hunting and fishing through essays, stories, and photography. This publication offers in-depth coverage of fly fishing, wingshooting, big-game hunting, and sporting travel.

**Highlights:** Sporting literature, Fine art and photography, Essays and short stories, Fly fishing coverage, Wingshooting and big-game hunting, Sporting travel features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gray's Sporting Journal 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| March/April 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March/April 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |


### SIG BDX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sig-bdx/id1403025894)

This application connects a rangefinder to a riflescope, displaying an illuminated holdover dot for precise aiming. It facilitates syncing devices and provides ballistic data for accurate shots up to 800 yards.

**Highlights:** Sync rangefinder with riflescope, Display illuminated holdover dot, Measure target distance, Ballistic data integration, Connect The Dot™ system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gray's Sporting Journal free?

Gray's Sporting Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SIG BDX free?

SIG BDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gray's Sporting Journal or SIG BDX?

SIG BDX is rated higher. Gray's Sporting Journal averages 1.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SIG BDX averages 3.4 from 68 ratings.

### Do Gray's Sporting Journal or SIG BDX have ads?

Neither Gray's Sporting Journal nor SIG BDX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gray's Sporting Journal or SIG BDX?

Gray's Sporting Journal ships an update every 19 months, and SIG BDX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gray's Sporting Journal was updated on October 12, 2026 and SIG BDX on October 22, 2026.

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