# Wind Reader vs BALLISTiQ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BALLISTiQ at 85% against Wind Reader's 0%. BALLISTiQ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (34 vs 5). Wind Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BALLISTiQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wind Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

BALLISTiQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BALLISTiQ has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wind Reader's written reviews are positive against 85% of BALLISTiQ's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Reader | BALLISTiQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-reader/id6469385660/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistiq-shooters-assistant/id6476917854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Eagleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464839727) | [BALLISTiQ CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854107652) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-reader/id6469385660)

This application calculates real-time wind speed for long-range shooting using the Eagleman Technique. It leverages your phone's inclination sensor to convert mirage and rain angles into accurate wind speed measurements, a method patented in the US.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed calculation, Eagleman Technique implementation, Uses phone inclination sensor, Converts mirage and rain angles, Patented wind reading method

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BALLISTiQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistiq-shooters-assistant/id6476917854)

This advanced calculator helps shooters achieve precision by providing accurate bullet path, windage, and elevation calculations. It integrates with devices for real-time environmental data and allows saving custom rifle and ammo profiles. Works offline for reliable performance in any location.

**Highlights:** Accurate ballistic calculations, Device integration for real-time data, Save custom rifle/ammo profiles, Location-based environmental adjustments, Customizable settings, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| premium | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Reader free?

Wind Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BALLISTiQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Reader or BALLISTiQ?

BALLISTiQ is rated higher. Wind Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BALLISTiQ averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do Wind Reader or BALLISTiQ have ads?

BALLISTiQ shows ads; Wind Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Reader or BALLISTiQ?

Wind Reader ships an update weekly, and BALLISTiQ weekly. Most recently, Wind Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and BALLISTiQ on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*