Comparison

ShotAnalyzerX vs SC Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

ShotAnalyzerX

Analyze your shooting targets with precision. Upload target photos, mark shots, and get instant measurements for group size and point of impact. Track multiple sessions and share results to improve your performance.

Highlights
  • Mark shots and aim points
  • Measure group size in MOA/MIL/mm
  • Calibrate with reference distance
  • Track multiple shooting sessions
  • Share results via messaging apps
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ShotAnalyzerX is a target photo and shot group analysis app for iPhone and iPad, designed for precision rifle shooters, handloaders, PRS, Benchrest and F-Class competitors, and hunters. Take a target photo with your iPhone or import one from your photo library. Calibrate the image and mark the bullet holes to analyze your shooting results. NEW IN RECENT UPDATES: • Customizable Target Exports: Choose between clean photos without stats, single-group overlays, or full multi-group summary cards. • Smart Parameter Cards: Keep shared session context visible while minimizing screen footprint. • Polish Localization: Fully translated interface for our Polish shooting community. • Smooth iOS 27 Zooming: Refined touch gestures and scaling accuracy during calibration. • Mean Radius: Measure the average distance of shots from the group’s mean point of impact. • Modern Translucent UI: Maximum visible target area with intuitive touch overlay controls. • Tactile Haptics: Precise vibration feedback when placing bullet impacts and aiming points. CORE FEATURES: • Group Measurements: Mark the centers of bullet holes to calculate the diameter of the smallest circle enclosing them in MOA, MIL or mm, plus Mean Radius. Add a Point of Aim to measure the mean Point of Impact offset from it. • Multiple Groups per Target: Analyze and color-code multiple distinct shot groups on a single target — perfect for powder charge ladder tests and bullet seating depth experiments. • Composite Group Analysis (Premium): Overlay groups from multiple targets to evaluate dispersion using a larger sample of shots. A limited number of free trials is included. • Ammunition Notes: Save caliber, shooting distance and date. Use the project description to record bullet weight, powder charge, primer type and measured muzzle velocity. • Scale Calibration: Mark two points on the target and enter the distance between them in millimeters or inches. • Project Search and Sorting: Search by name, description or caliber. Sort projects by name, last modification or best group size. • High-Resolution Export: Generate professional target summary images and reports to share with your coach, shooting partners, or shooting logs. • iCloud Synchronization: Sync projects and target photos between devices using the same iCloud account when iCloud is available. FREE AND PREMIUM: • Free Version: Single-group analysis, calibration and core calculations. Includes 5 group-combining trials and 10 free additions of another group to a target. • Premium: Add unlimited groups to a target and combine groups from multiple targets without trial limits. Elevate your shooting precision — download ShotAnalyzerX today!

About

SC Ballistics

This app provides shooters with a comprehensive suite of tools for ballistic calculations, scope calibration, and reload management. It simplifies complex concepts into an intuitive interface for improved accuracy and performance.

Highlights
  • Ballistic Energy Calculator
  • Trajectory & Drop Calculator
  • Scope Calibration Tool
  • Shot Group Analysis
  • Reloading Management
  • Component Inventory
  • Free Recoil Energy calculation
Features
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SC BALLISTICS – The Swiss Army Knife for Sport Shooters SC BALLISTICS is the all-in-one ballistic system created for real shooters. From energy and trajectory calculations to scope calibration, shot grouping analysis, reload recipes, cost tracking, and component inventory — everything was built to be simple, fast, and precise. No complicated screens, no unnecessary fields. Just practical, intuitive tools designed by shooters, for shooters. Key Features • Ballistic Energy Calculator – Instantly calculate projectile energy in Joules or ft·lbf with just weight and velocity. • Ballistic Coefficient Estimator – Estimate drag coefficients easily for any projectile and understand how it affects your trajectory. • Trajectory & Drop Calculator – Visualize bullet drop and flight path in seconds, simplified for quick corrections on the range. • Scope Calibration Tool – Fire, measure, and get instant click adjustments for perfect zeroing — even with a simple ruler. • Shot Group Analysis – Upload target photos, analyze dispersion, and improve your accuracy with easy-to-read feedback. • Reloading Management – Store, clone, and optimize your reload recipes. Track powder, primers, projectiles, and brass — with automatic cost per round. • Component Inventory – Keep full control of your reloading stock: powders, primers, projectiles, brass, and equipment. • Free Recoil Energy (FRE) – Calculate and adjust your loads for more comfortable and controlled recoil. Designed for Every Shooter Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced reloader fine-tuning performance, SC BALLISTICS adapts to your level. Every screen, button, and calculator was designed for maximum usability and minimal effort — so you spend less time typing and more time shooting. Our Philosophy Precision doesn’t have to be complicated. SC BALLISTICS combines advanced ballistic logic with a clear and modern interface, turning complex concepts into tools anyone can master in seconds. Our motto is simple: maximum quality, maximum simplicity. Perfect for • Sport shooters and reloading enthusiasts • Instructors and shooting range professionals • Hunters who value accuracy and consistency • Anyone who wants complete ballistic control, without the complexity Terms of Use: https://scb.center/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://scb.center/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ShotAnalyzerX4 screens
SC Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SC Ballistics at free with in-app purchases against ShotAnalyzerX's paid. SC Ballistics also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. ShotAnalyzerX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SC Ballistics sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, SC Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShotAnalyzerX versus SC Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotAnalyzerXSC Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav SyriaievStrike Coded Bootcamp

Customer experience

ShotAnalyzerX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SC Ballistics

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotAnalyzerX

One-time1
  • ShotAnalyzerX Premium$4.99
3 purchases

SC Ballistics

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Semiannual Plan7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$14.901 Year

Questions

Is ShotAnalyzerX free?
ShotAnalyzerX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SC Ballistics free?
SC Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShotAnalyzerX or SC Ballistics have ads?
Neither ShotAnalyzerX nor SC Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotAnalyzerX or SC Ballistics?
ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, and SC Ballistics every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShotAnalyzerX was updated on September 22, 2026 and SC Ballistics on September 9, 2026.

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