Comparison

Caldwell Precision Chronograph vs FX Radar

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

Head to head
About

Caldwell Precision Chronograph

This app connects to Caldwell Ballistic Chronographs via serial port or Bluetooth to record and display shot data. It requires specific microphone, camera, and Bluetooth permissions for full functionality on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Connects via serial port
  • Connects via Bluetooth (Chrono G2)
  • Records shot data
  • Displays shot data
  • Requires microphone access
  • Requires camera access
Features
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The Ballistic Chronograph app is for use with the Caldwell line of Ballistic Chronographs supporting a 3.5mm line-out serial port. Users running iOS 7 or greater • When prompted “Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph” Would Like to Access the Microphone - select OK. • Please ensure that Settings -> Privacy -> Microphone -> Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronometer is enabled (Access Granted). Running the app with the setting disabled will result in no shots being seen even though the app is showing it as connected. Users running version 1.14 or greater • When prompted “Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph” Would Like to Access the Camera - select OK. • When prompted “Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph” Would Like to Access Photos - select OK. • Please ensure that Settings -> Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronometer -> Camera is enabled (Access Granted). Chrono G2 users running 1.17 or greater To enable Bluetooth in the app. In the Chrono Settings - set Bluetooth enabled. If prompted - Turn on Bluetooth to Allow "Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph" to Connect to Accessories. Select Settings. Turn on Bluetooth. If prompted - Bluetooth is not enabled. Enable Bluetooth to continue. In Settings - Turn on Bluetooth.

About

FX Radar

This app records ballistic data from supported chronographs, allowing users to track pellet, BB, arrow, and paintball speeds. Create profiles for different testing scenarios, export data for analysis, and receive audio feedback for each shot.

Highlights
  • Real-time shot recording
  • Audio shout-outs for shots
  • Profile creation for settings
  • Data export to clipboard
  • Multiple unit readouts (FPS, MPS, FT Lbs, Joules, KMPH)
  • Radar return adjustment
Features
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Ballistic APP for FX Radar Chronographs Supported devices (FX Airguns and FX Outdoors) : FX True Ballistic Chronograph FX Pocket Chronograph FX Archery Chronograph FX Pocket Chronograph V2 FX Pocket Chronograph D1 Description for Pocket Chronograph: Using the first ever pocket radar ballistic chronograph from FX Airguns of Sweden, this ballistic app enables the recording of data from 20 fps to 1100 fps. Ever wanted to know the speed of your pellet, BB, Arrow or Paintballs, then this app will allow you to create profiles and store data from all your testing and tuning. Vocal shout outs for each shot can enable smooth target grouping at the range, just listen to the result and don’t take your eye off the target. Export the data strings for further evaluation, save and record your days testing using the profile function. It’s easy to check your power, take the FX Chronograph out of your pocket, start Bluetooth and start the app on your phone Now you can check your power while zeroing and shooting groups. Features Include: Realtime record of shots Clear display of shot strings Audio shout out’s, switchable OFF and ON Profile Creation – Remember settings for easy recall Easy to select velocity ranges Scope Bore Height input (for future development) Input of Pellet data for profiles Multiple Unit Read Outs – FPS / MPS / FT Lbs / Joules / KMPH Radar Return adjustment for sensitivity Shot Count Data exportable to clipboard Instructions via FX Airguns website, link within the APP Developments for future versions will be available and registration within the app is suggested to enable update notifications. ** Voice shout outs not enabled on FT Lbs and Joules Instructions via FX Airguns website, link within the APP FX Airguns Chronograph is available from any authorised FX Airguns dealer. See FX Airguns website for further details http://www.fxairguns.com

Screenshots

Caldwell Precision Chronograph4 screens
FX Radar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FX Radar at 3.2 against Caldwell Precision Chronograph's 2.2. FX Radar also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 23%). Caldwell Precision Chronograph's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 44) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FX Radar holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Caldwell Precision Chronograph's written reviews are positive against 42% of FX Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Caldwell Precision Chronograph versus FX Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaldwell Precision ChronographFX Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (197 ratings)3.2 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197 — better44
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBattenfeld Technologies IncEX Corporation Oy

Customer experience

Caldwell Precision Chronograph

All ratings191 ratings
Positive28.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative63.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative69.5%

FX Radar

All ratings44 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral15.9%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral16.9%
Negative41.5%

Bugs and requests

Caldwell Precision Chronograph

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 7 and newer
  • Crashes on iOS 16 update
  • Bluetooth and wired connections not reliable
  • Weather data not working
  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Export data to CSV
  • Sync data across devices
  • Improve bullet/load data management
  • Add more weather/environmental data tracking

FX Radar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Caldwell Precision Chronograph

No in-app purchases

None

FX Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caldwell Precision Chronograph free?
Caldwell Precision Chronograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FX Radar free?
FX Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Caldwell Precision Chronograph or FX Radar?
FX Radar is rated higher. Caldwell Precision Chronograph averages 2.2 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while FX Radar averages 3.2 from 44 ratings.
Do Caldwell Precision Chronograph or FX Radar have ads?
Neither Caldwell Precision Chronograph nor FX Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caldwell Precision Chronograph or FX Radar?
Caldwell Precision Chronograph ships an update monthly, and FX Radar monthly. Most recently, Caldwell Precision Chronograph was updated on October 21, 2026 and FX Radar on October 29, 2026.

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