Caldwell Precision Chronograph vs Digital Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connects via serial port
- Connects via Bluetooth (Chrono G2)
- Records shot data
- Displays shot data
- Requires microphone access
- Requires camera access
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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.
Digital Link
Control your chronograph and manage velocity data wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Ideal for testing shooting loads and skills for speed and consistency.
- Wireless chronograph control
- Velocity data collection
- Modern user interface
- Smartphone/tablet connectivity
- Load testing
- Shooting skill analysis
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Cut the Cord! This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the ProChrono Digital chronograph (model CEI-3800) and the Digital Link Bluetooth accessory (model CEI-3812) OR the ProChrono DLX (CEI-3820). It provides a modern user interface for controlling the chronograph as well as collecting and managing the velocity data. Now you can connect wireless to your chronograph using a tablet or smartphone! Whether you are interested in testing your loads or your shooting skills for speed and consistency, Competition Electronics has a product to suit your needs. We have been producing quality shooting products in the USA since 1982. Our goal is to provide a long lasting product that is serviceable and affordable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Digital Link at 3.0 against Caldwell Precision Chronograph's 2.2. Digital Link also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 23%). Caldwell Precision Chronograph's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 50) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Digital Link holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Caldwell Precision Chronograph's written reviews are positive against 43% of Digital Link's.
Caldwell Precision Chronograph ships an update monthly, Digital Link every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Caldwell Precision Chronograph | Digital Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (197 ratings) | 3.0 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | 43.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Battenfeld Technologies Inc | Competition Electronics |
Customer experience
Caldwell Precision Chronograph
Digital Link
User reviews
Caldwell Precision Chronograph
From 197 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Works great
- ⭐ Chronograph functions well
- ⭐ Useful features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with Bluetooth and wired connections
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
Digital Link
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and operate
- 🚀 Calculates and displays data well
- 💡 Good for load development
- 👍 User interface is friendly and functional
- 👍 Works great on iPhone and iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly losing connection
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Not compatible with latest iOS updates
- 🐛 Digital link not supported
- 🐛 Bluetooth not supported
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
Digital Link
Reported bugs
14 issues- Digital link not supported
- Bluetooth not supported
- Constantly losing connection
- Edit function not working
- Backup file corrupt
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- CSV export broken
- Cannot view saved images
- Dark mode reverts to white
- App crashes when deleting shot list
- Image creation/viewing feature broken
- App crashes on iPad 3 with latest iOS
- Deleted years of data
- Won't save decimal for bullet weight
- App abends when creating summary for uploading
Requested features
15 requests- Update for latest iOS versions
- Support for Bluetooth
- Ability to print reports from iPhone
- Dark mode option
- Organize shot data by gun/caliber/load
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- Ability to undelete or manually add shots
- Swipe to scroll through data sets
- Folders for load development
- Show ft-lb energy instead of power factor
- Group shot strings by firearm or cartridge
- Allow screen rotation to landscape
- Add fields for bullet type, manufacturer, powder, etc.
- Save specific rounds in a customized preset list
- Allow two decimal places for bullet weight in grains
- Report power in joules
In-app purchases
Caldwell Precision Chronograph
No in-app purchases
Digital Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
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