Arken Ballistics vs TextABuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arken Ballistics
This utility app provides accurate ballistic calculations with an easy-to-use interface. It's designed for users who need precise trajectory data for projectiles.
- Accurate ballistic calculations
- Easy-to-use interface
- Projectile trajectory data
- Utility app
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A ballistic algorithm APP that is easy to use and has accurate calculations.
TextABuddy
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Buddy is a emergency text message app. You enlists a Buddy to become your emergency contact and they will be notified during an active emergency. Your Buddy will be notified by the means of: SMS and can choose to respond to your emergency. Key features Free No sign-ups Ad free Data privacy No subscription No login required Exclusive to IOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arken Ballistics at every 2 weeks against TextABuddy's every 3 months. Arken Ballistics also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arken Ballistics ships an update every 2 weeks, TextABuddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arken Ballistics | TextABuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunan Pangu Optical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Anees Hanslo |
In-app purchases
Arken Ballistics
No in-app purchases
TextABuddy
No in-app purchases
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