# Strilets vs Athlon Ballistics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strilets at 100% against Athlon Ballistics's 16%. Strilets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Athlon Ballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strilets sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Athlon Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strilets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athlon Ballistics has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Strilets's written reviews are positive against 16% of Athlon Ballistics's.

Strilets ships an update every 3 weeks, Athlon Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strilets | Athlon Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strilets/id6451268334/reviews)** | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Tsapko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801206165) | [Sportsgear Outdoor Products LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702462041) |

## What reviewers say

### Strilets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strilets/id6451268334)

This specialized calculator assists sportsmen and hunters in determining bullet trajectory and aiming adjustments. It accounts for various environmental factors, bullet characteristics, and complex ballistic effects. Offers extensive databases and subscription options for enhanced shooting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Bullet trajectory calculation, Environmental factor adjustments, Custom ammunition and weapon profiles, Ballistic database (calibers, weapons, scopes, bullets), Weather station integration, Advanced shooting features via subscription

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD, 1 profile 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO, 3 profiles 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO, 5 profiles 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO, 10 profiles 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| STANDARD, 1 profile 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| PRO, 3 profiles 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO, 100 profiles 1 month | $39.99 | per month |
| Discount Standard 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO, discount 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| PRO, 5 profiles 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| PRO, 10 profiles 1 year | $79.99 | per year |
| PRO, 100 profiles 1 year | $399.99 | per year |


### Athlon Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athlon-ballistics/id6738238970)

This app provides advanced ballistic solutions and integrates with thermal devices to upload ballistic data. It allows users to manage rifle and bullet profiles, customize reticles, and create holdovers directly on compatible thermal scopes and clip-ons.

**Highlights:** Advanced ballistic solutions, G1/G7 factory cartridge library, Upload data to thermal scopes, Thermal control interface, Set rifle and bullet profiles, Create BDC holdovers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chronograph hardware works well
- 👍 Some users find the app user-friendly
- 👍 Good customer support mentioned
- 👍 Affordable product compared to competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues are prevalent
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Account creation problems
- 🐛 Data export is unreliable
- 🐛 Poor user interface/experience

**Reported bugs**

- App will not sync sessions
- Exported data has incorrect/reverted session names and variables
- App will not open on iPhone
- App crashes when using specific reticles
- Cannot enter elevation or DA

**Requested features**

- Add more ammo/bullet profiles (Barnes, etc.)
- Expand projectile data beyond G1 (e.g., G7)
- Allow manual entry of projectile data
- Improve user interface for reloaders
- Add support for air rifles/air guns, bows, crossbows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strilets free?

Strilets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Athlon Ballistics free?

Athlon Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strilets or Athlon Ballistics?

Strilets is rated higher. Strilets averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Athlon Ballistics averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Strilets or Athlon Ballistics have ads?

Neither Strilets nor Athlon Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strilets or Athlon Ballistics?

Strilets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Athlon Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Strilets was updated on October 21, 2026 and Athlon Ballistics on October 24, 2026.

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