Comparison

Zero Helper vs OpenDXF

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

Head to head
About

Zero Helper

Features
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Zero Helper takes the guesswork out of zeroing a rifle, carbine or air gun. Choose your zero • Tell it how you shoot (close range, general purpose or precision) and it recommends zero distances for your velocity and sight height • Compare where each zero peaks and where it comes back on target See the whole trajectory • A chart of your point of impact from the muzzle out to 1,000 yards, with near and far zero marked • A table of drop at common distances • Show my work: every step of the calculation, so you can check it Dial it in • Measure how far your group landed from the aim point, and the click calculator says how many clicks to turn, up or down, left or right • MOA and MIL turrets, any click value, in yards and inches or meters and centimeters Print true-scale targets • MOA and MIL grid targets for Letter, A4 and 24Ɨ36 posters, sized for the distance you shoot • Bullseye rings, crosshair and size check bars, with your rifle's details printed on it Keep a log • Save each rifle with its caliber, velocity, optic and units • Log range sessions, maintenance and zero changes for each rifle, plus a journal for range days • Export a backup and import it on another device Yards or meters, inches, centimeters or millimeters, feet or meters per second: pick your units for the app or for each rifle. Everything stays on your device. There's no account and no ads. Trajectory figures are estimates from a simple model. Always confirm your zero with live fire, and follow your range's safety rules. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yeix.io/zero-helper/privacy

About

OpenDXF

Features
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OpenDXF is a fast and practical DXF viewer built for iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Open your drawing files, inspect them easily in the workshop or on-site, and create essential dimensions directly on screen. Key features: - Fast DXF file opening and viewing - Smooth zoom and pan (pinch to zoom) - Fit-to-screen and easy navigation - Core dimensioning tools: - Parallel dimension - Horizontal/Vertical dimension - Angular dimension - Diameter (Ƙ) and radius (R) dimension - Drag-and-place dimension positions and labels -Add notes to drawings -Clean interface optimized for iPhone and iPad OpenDXF is designed for users who need quick drawing checks and pre-production measurement verification.

Screenshots

Zero Helper4 screens
OpenDXF1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenDXF at Free against Zero Helper's $9.99. OpenDXF also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). Zero Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

OpenDXF is free to download; Zero Helper costs $9.99 up front. OpenDXF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zero Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Helper ships an update every 13 months, OpenDXF every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Zero Helper versus OpenDXF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero HelperOpenDXF
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMichael JohnstonMurat Karacam

In-app purchases

None

Zero Helper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenDXF

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Zero Helper free?
Zero Helper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenDXF free?
OpenDXF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zero Helper or OpenDXF have ads?
OpenDXF shows ads; Zero Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, Zero Helper or OpenDXF?
Zero Helper ships an update every 13 months, and OpenDXF every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zero Helper was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenDXF on October 15, 2026.

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