# TrueData vs Loadscope Ballistics

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueData at none against Loadscope Ballistics's 1. TrueData also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Loadscope Ballistics's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loadscope Ballistics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrueData asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TrueData against 5.0 for Loadscope Ballistics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrueData has 11 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.

TrueData ships an update monthly, Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueData | Loadscope Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truedata/id6755197795/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadscope-ballistics/id6777277349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sierra Bullets LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450057822) | [Loadscope LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777277351) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truedata/id6755197795)

This app calculates ballistic data for rifles and bullets, factoring in weather and distance. It offers advanced features like muzzle velocity and BC truing, extensive bullet libraries, and customizable rifle and bullet profiles. Exportable trajectory tables and real-time weather integration enhance accuracy for shooters.

**Highlights:** Ballistic calculations, Real-time weather integration, Extensive bullet libraries, Customizable rifle and bullet profiles, Trajectory table generation, Muzzle velocity and BC truing, Spin drift calculation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 TrueData free?

TrueData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loadscope Ballistics free?

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

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

TrueData and Loadscope Ballistics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TrueData or Loadscope Ballistics have ads?

Neither TrueData nor Loadscope Ballistics shows ads.

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

TrueData ships an update monthly, and Loadscope Ballistics every 5 days. Most recently, TrueData was updated on October 8, 2026 and Loadscope Ballistics on October 3, 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.*