# ShotAnalyzerX vs Loadscope Ballistics

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loadscope Ballistics at every 5 days against ShotAnalyzerX's fortnightly. Loadscope Ballistics also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). ShotAnalyzerX's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotAnalyzerX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loadscope Ballistics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ShotAnalyzerX against 5.0 for Loadscope Ballistics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShotAnalyzerX has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotAnalyzerX | Loadscope Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotanalyzerx-target-scoring/id6744334046/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadscope-ballistics/id6777277349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viacheslav Syriaiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807128329) | [Loadscope LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777277351) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotAnalyzerX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotanalyzerx-target-scoring/id6744334046)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotAnalyzerX Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Loadscope Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadscope-ballistics/id6777277349)

This companion app automatically selects your optimal powder charge and seating depth for shooting. It then uses your confirmed load to provide live ballistics adjustments based on changing environmental conditions, and allows you to measure shot groups from photos.

**Highlights:** Live DOPE re-solve with automatic local condition pull, Measure shot groups from photos, Real wind math with gust range calculation, DOPE card library for confirmed loads, Recipe cards for component details, Round count tracking, Offline-first operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create Your Own Loads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShotAnalyzerX free?

ShotAnalyzerX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loadscope Ballistics free?

Loadscope Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShotAnalyzerX or Loadscope Ballistics?

Loadscope Ballistics is rated higher. ShotAnalyzerX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Loadscope Ballistics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ShotAnalyzerX or Loadscope Ballistics have ads?

Neither ShotAnalyzerX nor Loadscope Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShotAnalyzerX or Loadscope Ballistics?

ShotAnalyzerX ships an update fortnightly, and Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. Most recently, ShotAnalyzerX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loadscope Ballistics on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*