Element Ballistics vs CargoFlow
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.
CargoFlow
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CargoFlow gives drivers a simple way to check axle weight readings from CargoFlow hardware. Designed for trucking companies and their drivers, CargoFlow connects to supported axle-weight hardware through Bluetooth and displays weight readings directly in the app. Use CargoFlow to check readings from equipped trucks and trailers and better understand axle load before a trip. Features * View axle weight readings from CargoFlow hardware * Connect to supported hardware through Bluetooth Requirements * CargoFlow axle-weight hardware and a CargoFlow account are required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CargoFlow at 13.0 against Element Ballistics's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Element Ballistics ships an update every 9 days, CargoFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element Ballistics | CargoFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element Optics | CargoFlow |
In-app purchases
Element Ballistics
No in-app purchases
CargoFlow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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