Athlon Ballistics vs BenchLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Athlon Ballistics
This app provides advanced ballistic solutions and integrates with thermal devices to upload ballistic data. It allows users to manage rifle and bullet profiles, customize reticles, and create holdovers directly on compatible thermal scopes and clip-ons.
- Advanced ballistic solutions
- G1/G7 factory cartridge library
- Upload data to thermal scopes
- Thermal control interface
- Set rifle and bullet profiles
- Create BDC holdovers
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Athlon Optics Ballistic App is the companion app for Athlon thermal scopes, clip-ons, and Velocity Pro Radar chronographs. BALLISTIC CALCULATOR Advanced trajectory calculations with G1/G7 drag models, customizable rifle and bullet profiles, and a comprehensive library of factory cartridges, pellets, and Athlon riflescope reticles. View trajectory charts, wind corrections, and reticle holdover data. THERMAL SCOPE CONTROL Connect to your Athlon ATS PRO Thermal Scopes and Clip-Ons via Wi-Fi to upload ballistic profiles, change reticle types and colors, create BDC holdovers, stream live thermal video, capture photos and videos, and update device firmware. CHRONOGRAPH Pair your Velocity Pro Radar via Bluetooth for real-time velocity tracking, session recording, shot analysis, and data export. Compare sessions side-by-side and merge data across shooting sessions. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Weather integration with density altitude for accurate calculations - In-app help center with video tutorial and FAQ - Over-the-air firmware updates for all connected devices - Excel export for ballistic charts and chronograph sessions - Available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish
BenchLog
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BenchLog is a reloading journal built for handloaders who take load development seriously — and who want their data to stay on their own device. Log every load, track what each charge actually does downrange, and work up to the load your rifle likes best. No account. No cloud. No subscription. ALREADY KEEP A SPREADSHEET? BRING IT. Import your load log from CSV. Map the columns yourself — BenchLog shows sample values from each one so you can tell them apart — and check the preview before anything is saved. Headers split across two rows are handled. Columns it has no field for go into the load's notes instead of being dropped. Nothing is written until you say so. LOG YOUR LOADS • Record caliber, bullet, powder, charge, primer, brass, OAL, CBTO and notes • Duplicate a load to work up the next charge in one tap • Version history keeps every step of a workup • Yellow flag when a charge tops your own logged max TRACK EVERY RANGE SESSION • Enter velocities by hand or import a chronograph CSV • Live average, SD and ES as you go • Group size, MOA, distance, weather and a keeper / retest / reject verdict • Photo of the group SEE YOUR LADDER • Charge vs. velocity chart across a workup • SD at a glance to spot the flat spots KNOW YOUR INVENTORY • Track powder, bullets, primers and brass with cost • "Rounds left" forecast from your average charge • Low-stock flags EXPORT & BACK UP • Printable PDF load book • CSV export of loads, sessions and components • Full backup to a single file — and restore it anytime BUILT RIGHT • 100% offline — everything works at the range with no signal • No account, no tracking, your data never leaves the device unless YOU export it • One-time purchase unlocks unlimited loads. No subscription, ever. BenchLog stores YOUR records only. It is not load data. Always verify charges against a current published reloading manual. Start low and work up. You are responsible for your loads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athlon Ballistics at none against BenchLog's 1. BenchLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BenchLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Athlon Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.
Athlon Ballistics ships an update every 3 weeks, BenchLog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Athlon Ballistics | BenchLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sportsgear Outdoor Products LLC | Oleg Nemna |
Bugs and requests
Athlon Ballistics
Reported bugs
33 issues- App will not sync sessions
- Exported data has incorrect/reverted session names and variables
- App will not open on iPhone
- App crashes when using specific reticles
- Cannot enter elevation or DA
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- App won't stay connected to chronograph
- Firmware update freezes
- Chronograph not recognized as a hard drive on Windows
- App freezes during firmware updates
- Chronograph locks up when syncing
- Bluetooth connection fails
- QR code scan opens wrong app store
- Login button is grayed out
- Cannot create an account
- Password complexity rules are restrictive
- Keyboard covers input fields
- Data disappears after updates
- App crashes when loading scope reticles
- Unable to add rifle or bullet profiles
- App freezes at 50% or 76% during device update
- Syncing locks up the chronograph
- App doesn't sync majority of range sessions
- Notes section is hidden by keyboard
- App shows CSS on screen during signup/login
- App not working on specific iPhone models
- App locks up
- Cannot update chronograph software
- App doesn't allow creating a standalone login
- App doesn't allow custom naming for bullet profiles
- App doesn't sync all sessions
- Chronograph freezes when connected to app
- App doesn't allow manual entry of projectile data
- App doesn't allow editing projectile data
Requested features
18 requests- Add more ammo/bullet profiles (Barnes, etc.)
- Expand projectile data beyond G1 (e.g., G7)
- Allow manual entry of projectile data
- Improve user interface for reloaders
- Add support for air rifles/air guns, bows, crossbows
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- More reticle options
- Ability to view sessions without being connected
- Bulk export of shot strings
- Longer names for guns/ammo
- Add elevation function
- Add pistol data support
- Option for peep or other iron sights
- More intuitive and ergonomic navigation
- Add support for non-Athlon scopes
- Improve data management and organization
- Dedicated app for chronograph data download/storage
- Allow custom naming for bullet profiles across platforms
- Take pictures of groups with data
BenchLog
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Athlon Ballistics
No in-app purchases
BenchLog
- BenchLog Pro$9.99
Questions
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