Element Ballistics vs Thermtec Outdoor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element Ballistics
This app offers precise firing solutions with a user-friendly interface. Create custom rifle profiles, select from a vast bullet database, and calibrate ballistics for accuracy. It also provides weather reports and integrates with smart devices.
- Create ballistic profiles for rifles
- Extensive bullet database with drag profiles
- Calibrate ballistics (BC, Muzzle Velocity)
- View ballistic data graphs and tables
- Predicted point of impact in reticle view
- Obtain local weather reports
- Connect with smart devices
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Element Ballistics provides accurate and reliable firing solutions through a friendly user interface. -Create ballistic profiles for different rifles. -Choose bullets from an extensive database featuring Doppler-verified drag profiles. -Calibrate BC, Muzzle Velocity and more using the “true” feature, and choose from a variety of drag functions (G1, G7, GA, RA4) -View graphs and tables with ballistic data, and export/import profiles. -View predicted point of impact in a reticle view (FFP and SFP). -Obtain weather reports for your location. -Connect with smart devices like the Element HYPR-7 and Element Rangefinders to synchronise profiles & preferences.
Thermtec Outdoor
Enhance your outdoor adventures with this app designed for thermal imaging devices. Connect to your device for real-time viewing, media management, and access to tutorials and updates. Optimize your device settings for any environment and capture stunning thermal images and videos.
- Device Management
- Live View
- Media Library
- ThermTec Academy
- Firmware Updates
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ThermTec Outdoor – Your Ultimate Companion for Thermal Imaging Devices Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with ThermTec Outdoor, the dedicated app for ThermTec thermal imaging devices, whether you're hunting, observing wildlife, or exploring. Seamlessly connect to your ThermTec devices for real-time monitoring, enhanced media management, and easy access to firmware updates and get technical support. Key Features： ●Device Management: Seamlessly connect to your ThermTec device and take full control of your outdoor experience. Customize settings like brightness, contrast, and palettes to ensure your device performs perfectly in every environment. ●Live View Experience: Enjoy a real-time view from your ThermTec device for an immersive outdoor experience. Whether you’re tracking wildlife or exploring new terrain, Live View enhances your adventure with precision and clarity. ●Media Library: Capture stunning images and videos directly from your ThermTec device. Easily download, manage, and organize your media, with options to share or delete your favorite moments. ●ThermTec Academy: Unlock a wealth of resources, including how-to tutorials, showcase videos, and detailed documents, all accessible directly from the app to help you maximize your device’s potential. ●Firmware Updates: Keep your ThermTec device up to date with the latest features and enhancements. Easily check for and install updates to enjoy all new features. With the ThermTec Outdoor app, you're equipped with everything you need to make the most of your outdoor adventures. Download now and take control of your thermal imaging experience like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thermtec Outdoor at 5.0 against Element Ballistics's 3.6. Thermtec Outdoor also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%). Element Ballistics's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thermtec Outdoor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element Ballistics has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Element Ballistics's written reviews are positive against 40% of Thermtec Outdoor's.
Element Ballistics ships an update every 9 days, Thermtec Outdoor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element Ballistics | Thermtec Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element Optics | Hangzhou Qingkong Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Element Ballistics
Thermtec Outdoor
In-app purchases
Element Ballistics
No in-app purchases
Thermtec Outdoor
No in-app purchases
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