Comparison

Wrist Dope vs The DOPE Log Pro

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

Head to head
About

Wrist Dope

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a real-time scope level and anti-cant indicator, updating holds based on rifle inclination. It also functions as an intuitive ballistic calculator, range card, and match timer on both watch and iPhone, with offline capabilities and quick ammo profile setup.

Highlights
  • Real-time scope level and anti-cant indicator
  • Automatic hold updates based on rifle tilt
  • Intuitive ballistic calculator for iPhone
  • Quick ammo profile setup via UPC scan
  • Offline functionality
  • Integrated PRS and NRL match timer
  • Connects with wind meters
Features
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Wrist Dope turns your Apple Watch into a heads-up display you can mount next to your scope. Unlike any ballistic calculator app you’ve ever used, Wrist Dope was made to be used while shooting and uses the watch's sensors to turn the watch into a real-time scope level and anti-cant indicator. The first and only app that updates your holds based on the actual inclination and tilt of your rifle in real time when paired with a Wrist Dope watch mount. Mounted next to your scope, your watch becomes a dope card and the ultimate PRS and NRL match timer. Wrist Dope for iPhone is also the most intuitive, fastest to use ballistic calculator for your iPhone, and when you mount your iPhone to your rifle, it also turns into a scope level, range card, and the ultimate match timer. Wrist Dope also provides the fastest setup of any ballistic calculator. Just scan the UPC code on your box of ammo, and it instantly creates your gun and load profile — no tedious hand entry. Wrist Dope has the largest onboard selection of ammo of any app, and works OFFLINE — no cell service needed. The watch app and iPhone pair with each other to allow a spotter to make calls and update the shooter's watch in real time. Set up all your loads and match data on the large screen of your iPhone, but take just your watch to the field and it works standalone — no cell service needed. No iPhone needed. Wrist Dope is validated against the industry's most respected ballistic calculators, and provides solutions you can count on — now validated and trusted by hundreds of users. Wrist Dope includes thousands of factory loads and bullet BCs, but still allows you to true your loads against real field observations to achieve the most accurate solutions possible for your rifle. Wrist Dope can connect to your favorite wind meter including Kestrel, Tempest, and Calypso Ultrasonic wind meters. Both the watch app and phone app can connect independently to your Bluetooth wind meter. Wrist Dope was built for privacy — no creepy analytics or tracking. Your guns and loads stay private and securely stored on your phone and your watch. Wrist Dope is made for Long Range shooters, Air Gunners, and Hunters who need accurate ballistic calculations they can trust. Wrist Dope's Hit probability view lets you understand your likelihood of making a shot based on the real limitations of your rifle, your ammo, and the current environmental and wind conditions. Real anatomically correct big game targets let you understand if a shot can be ethically made on your target game animal under the current conditions. See exactly what variables play into your shot. Max Point Blank Range calculation — Wrist Dope provides the easiest, most intuitive view of Max Point Blank Range to help you find the best range to dial your scope to for hunting and quick shots. Wrist Dope lets you export your digital dope cards to PDF or printable format for a backup in case your electronics fail you. Exported dope cards can be for the current weather conditions, or forecasted for a future time or date for an upcoming match or hunt in a different location. Wrist Dope is based in the USA and developed by real shooters you can email directly with questions, feature requests, or bug reports. We also build and sell mounts made to be paired with our app and your watch.

About

The DOPE Log Pro

Features
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# The DOPE Log Pro™ ### Powered by Castleguard Armory The Complete Shooter Operating System™ The DOPE Log Pro™ was built by shooters for shooters. Whether you're a precision rifle competitor, hunter, reloader, firearms enthusiast, or collector, The DOPE Log Pro™ provides the tools needed to organize, track, and manage critical shooting data in one powerful application. Stop relying on notebooks, spreadsheets, screenshots, and multiple apps. Keep your shooting records organized and accessible wherever you go. ## Features ### Ballistic Calculator Generate ballistic solutions using rifle, ammunition, optic, chronograph, and atmospheric data. * Elevation adjustments * Windage corrections * Environmental inputs * Atmospheric calculations * Optic profile integration * Chronograph velocity support ### DOPE Logs Record and manage Data On Previous Engagement (DOPE). * Store verified firing solutions * Track environmental conditions * Save range notes * Organize historical shooting data ### Session Logs Track performance at the range. * Round count tracking * Hit and miss tracking * Accuracy percentages * Environmental data capture * Session notes * Final elevation and windage corrections ### Gun Safe Inventory Organize and manage your collection. Track: * Firearms * Optics * Suppressors * Knives * Ammunition Store: * Photos * Receipts * Supporting documents * NFA paperwork ### Ammo Inventory & Library Manage ammunition inventory and ballistic data. * Ammunition inventory tracking * Bullet profile management * Chronograph velocity records * Local ammunition catalog * UPC barcode scanning ### Optic Profiles Create optic-specific profiles for improved ballistic calculations. * Mount height * Turret adjustment values * Zero distance tracking * Adjustment calculations ### Security & Privacy The DOPE Log Pro™ is designed around a privacy-first approach. * Local-first data storage * PIN protection * User-controlled backups * No cloud account required Your data remains under your control. ### Weather & Location Integration Capture atmospheric conditions directly from your device. * Temperature * Humidity * Pressure * Wind conditions * Elevation * Density altitude calculations ### Subscription Features Upgrade to Pro for expanded capabilities and unlimited access to premium features. Available plans: * Monthly Pro Subscription * Annual Pro Subscription Subscription purchases are managed securely through Apple. ## Built for Shooters The DOPE Log Pro™ is ideal for: * Precision rifle shooters * Long-range shooters * PRS competitors * NRL competitors * Hunters * Reloaders * Firearms collectors * Shooting enthusiasts ## Privacy First The DOPE Log Pro™ is designed to keep your records organized while maintaining control of your information. Firearm records, session logs, inventory data, and supporting documents are intended to remain stored on your device unless you choose to export or back them up. ## Support Need assistance? Visit: https://www.castleguardarmory.com/the-dope-log-support Privacy Policy: https://www.castleguardarmory.com/app-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.castleguardarmory.com/the-dope-log-terms-of-service The DOPE Log Pro™ Powered by Castleguard Armory

Screenshots

Wrist Dope4 screens
The DOPE Log Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The DOPE Log Pro at 16.4 against Wrist Dope's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Wrist Dope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The DOPE Log Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wrist Dope ships an update every 3 days, The DOPE Log Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wrist Dope versus The DOPE Log Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrist DopeThe DOPE Log Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusket Holdings, LLCCastleguard Armory LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wrist Dope

One-time1
  • Wrist Dope Pro$39.99
3 purchases

The DOPE Log Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Castleguard Armory$7.991 Month
  • Castleguard Armory$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Dope Log ProFree

Questions

Is Wrist Dope free?
Wrist Dope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The DOPE Log Pro free?
The DOPE Log Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wrist Dope or The DOPE Log Pro have ads?
Neither Wrist Dope nor The DOPE Log Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wrist Dope or The DOPE Log Pro?
Wrist Dope ships an update every 3 days, and The DOPE Log Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Wrist Dope was updated on November 11, 2026 and The DOPE Log Pro on November 5, 2026.

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