FX Pocket Lite vs RangeHound Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FX Pocket Lite
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FX Pocket Lite is the companion app for the FX Pocket Chronograph, a compact Doppler radar device that measures projectile velocity with precision. Supported Devices FX Pocket Chronograph V2 FX Pocket Chronograph D1 Instant Velocity Readings See your shot velocity the moment it is fired. The app connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your FX Pocket Chronograph and displays readings in real time. Toggle between feet per second (fps) and meters per second (m/s) with a single tap. Energy Calculations Know the impact energy of every shot. Enter your projectile weight and the app automatically calculates kinetic energy in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) or joules. Perfect for tuning your airgun or verifying compliance with field limits. Session Statistics Track your consistency with automatic statistics: Average velocity across all shots Extreme Spread (ES), the difference between fastest and slowest Standard Deviation (SD), your shot-to-shot consistency Shot History Every shot is logged with its timestamp and velocity. Scroll through your session to review individual shots, identify outliers, or track changes as you tune your setup. Session Management Save and review past sessions. Compare your performance across different days, pellet types, or power settings. Each session stores all shots with full statistics. Perfect For Airgun rifles and pistols Rimfire Paintball markers Airsoft guns Key Features Real-time Bluetooth connectivity Velocity in fps or m/s Energy in ft-lbs or joules Automatic statistics (Avg, ES, SD) Session history with full shot logs Dark theme for outdoor visibility Battery level indicator Auto-reconnect to your device No account required. No ads. Just accurate velocity data when you need it.
RangeHound Ballistics
This app provides real-time ballistic solutions for long-range shooters. It allows users to create rifle profiles, save environmental data, and receive live wind and elevation corrections. Features include modes for single shots, data refinement, and multi-target courses, all accessible offline.
- Create rifle profiles with load data
- Save environmental conditions
- Live elevation and wind corrections
- Bench mode for single shots
- Truing mode for data refinement
- Stage mode for multi-target courses
- Offline data access
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RangeHound Ballistics is built for practical long-range shooters who need fast, reliable firing solutions in the field. Create rifle profiles with complete load data, save environment conditions, and get live elevation and wind corrections in MIL or MOA. Use Bench mode for quick single-shot solutions, Truing mode to refine your rifle data, and Stage mode to manage multi-target courses with wind-aware corrections. All primary shot data is stored locally on your device for quick access and offline use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FX Pocket Lite at none against RangeHound Ballistics's 2. FX Pocket Lite also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RangeHound Ballistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FX Pocket Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
FX Pocket Lite ships an update every 5 days, RangeHound Ballistics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FX Pocket Lite | RangeHound Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EX Corporation Oy | Ray Mackelson |
In-app purchases
FX Pocket Lite
No in-app purchases
RangeHound Ballistics
- Ballistic Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ballistic Pro$22.99
Questions
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