Comparison

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS vs RangeHound Ballistics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations and mapping features for hunters and long-range shooters. It integrates with a compatible device to offer precise firing solutions and target management, enhancing accuracy and situational awareness in the field.

Highlights
  • Applied Ballistics Elite solver
  • Remote range measurements
  • Target card generation
  • E-Dope card export
  • Google Maps integration
  • Dual-display critical data
  • Remote device control
Features
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Whether you are a hunter or long-range shooter, this app offers advanced features and unparalleled usability to elevate your experience. Applied Ballistics Elite: Your VECSS device comes equipped with the powerful Applied Ballistics Elite solver as standard. With over 800 bullets in its library and no limitations regarding target distance, Applied Ballistics Elite has become the solver of choice for many elite military units worldwide. With a press of the range button, your VECSS device displays a precise firing solution for your rifle setup on its HUD screen. Populate a target card with comprehensive Applied Ballistics Elite firing solutions by remotely initiating range measurements with the app. Organize and display these solutions in the app or on the VECSS device or export them to an E-Dope card or as a PDF file. Additionally, the VECSS app allows you to generate a range card in increments of your choice. Mapping: The sophisticated sensor suite of your VECSS device turns it into a powerful navigational tool. With your position determined by your smartphone’s GPS, a measured target is displayed on the app’s Google Maps screen. By adding additional information to measured targets, this feature is particularly useful for hunters, long-range shooters, and outdoorsmen. And many other features: View all your critical data not only inside your VECSS device but also conveniently within the app. This dual-display functionality ensures you have all the information you need at your fingertips, enhancing your situational awareness and decision-making in the field. Take full control of your laser rangefinder remotely through the app. Adjust settings, trigger range measurements, and manage your device seamlessly, providing you with flexibility and ease of use in any competition or hunting scenario. Join the ranks of elite shooters and hunters who trust VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS to achieve first-round hits with unprecedented accuracy. Download the app today and take your shooting skills to the next level.

About

RangeHound Ballistics

This app provides real-time ballistic solutions for long-range shooters. It allows users to create rifle profiles, save environmental data, and receive live wind and elevation corrections. Features include modes for single shots, data refinement, and multi-target courses, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Create rifle profiles with load data
  • Save environmental conditions
  • Live elevation and wind corrections
  • Bench mode for single shots
  • Truing mode for data refinement
  • Stage mode for multi-target courses
  • Offline data access
Features
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RangeHound Ballistics is built for practical long-range shooters who need fast, reliable firing solutions in the field. Create rifle profiles with complete load data, save environment conditions, and get live elevation and wind corrections in MIL or MOA. Use Bench mode for quick single-shot solutions, Truing mode to refine your rifle data, and Stage mode to manage multi-target courses with wind-aware corrections. All primary shot data is stored locally on your device for quick access and offline use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS4 screens
RangeHound Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS at none against RangeHound Ballistics's 2. RangeHound Ballistics's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RangeHound Ballistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS ships an update every 3 weeks, RangeHound Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS versus RangeHound Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONSRangeHound Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafran Vectronix AGRay Mackelson

Customer experience

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RangeHound Ballistics

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RangeHound Ballistics

Subscriptions1
  • Ballistic Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ballistic Pro$22.99

Questions

Is VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS free?
VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RangeHound Ballistics free?
RangeHound Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS or RangeHound Ballistics have ads?
Neither VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS nor RangeHound Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS or RangeHound Ballistics?
VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS ships an update every 3 weeks, and RangeHound Ballistics every 2 weeks. Most recently, VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS was updated on October 30, 2026 and RangeHound Ballistics on October 28, 2026.

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