Ballistica vs Loadem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ballistica
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Ballistica is a ballistic calculator for long-range shooters who want clear corrections and can see the data behind them. Pick a rifle and a load, enter the line-of-sight range, angle, wind, and conditions, and Ballistica gives you elevation and windage: the direction, the angle, the linear drop or drift, and turret clicks when your scope's click value is set. THE SOLVER • 3D point-mass trajectory model • G1, G5, G7, and G8 drag models, plus custom drag curves • Optional spin drift, Coriolis, and aerodynamic jump • Line-of-sight range and inclined shots • Temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude, or live conditions from Apple Weather • Station pressure from your iPhone's barometer • Separate conditions for the day you zeroed • Two-stage truing for muzzle velocity and drop scale, with powder temperature taken into account • Warnings for transonic and subsonic flight and for ranges beyond what the model has been checked against CLEAR RESULTS • Elevation and windage in MOA or MRAD, with dial and hold shown side by side • Turret clicks in your scope's own unit, and a warning when a correction exceeds your turret's travel • Linear drop and drift, remaining velocity, Mach, energy, and time of flight • The drag model, ballistic coefficient, velocity source, zero, and truing status are always visible • A clear marker when changed inputs make a solution out of date IN THE FIELD • Stage planner: every target on a stage, in shot order, with a printable wrist card (Pro) • Hit probability for a chosen target size, and which error is costing you the most (Pro) • Measure shot angle and rifle cant with your iPhone • Reticle view with generic MOA and MRAD reticles, including trees with wind dots and second-focal-plane scaling • Optional energy and velocity guidelines for hunting • Trajectory graph for drop, velocity, and energy • Range cards on A4 or Letter, exported as PDF • Mover lead and mil ranging • Widgets, a Lock Screen Live Activity (Pro), and Siri and Shortcuts: ask Siri for your elevation and wind at a given range RIFLES AND LOADS • Rifle and scope profiles with multiple zeros • Custom loads and a built-in bullet library • Import velocity strings from Garmin Xero and LabRadar CSV files, set muzzle velocity from the average, and estimate temperature sensitivity • Share a rifle, load, or saved setup as a file or a QR code • Saved setups for the combinations you use most RANGE SESSIONS • Log observed impacts against the prediction • Group size, mean radius, and average vertical and horizontal offsets • Notes, location, and an optional target photo • Filter by date and rifle, export a session as CSV, or share a summary image YOUR SETTINGS • Metric, Imperial, or mixed units • Daylight, Field Dark, Sunlight, and Low-Light Red themes, or follow the system • Large text, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion support • iCloud sync and full backups Ballistica Pro is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription and no account.
Loadem
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Load'Em is the ultimate companion app for shooting enthusiasts, reloaders, and hunters. Whether you're developing the perfect ammunition load, tracking your firearms collection, planning your next hunting trip, or logging shooting sessions, Load'Em has you covered. KEY FEATURES: FIREARMS MANAGEMENT • Maintain a detailed inventory of your firearms • Track serial numbers, calibers, and specifications • Upload photos and documentation • Manage firearm licenses with expiration alerts • Track optics and zero settings for each firearm RELOADING TOOLS • Create and save ammunition reloading recipes • Track components: primers, powders, bullets, and brass • Manage inventory levels and get low-stock alerts • Calculate loads and track performance data • Load development tracking with statistical analysis • Import/export recipes to share with friends BALLISTICS CALCULATOR • Calculate trajectory and drop • Analyze target photos for group sizing • Compare different ammunition loads • Wind drift and elevation adjustments CLOUD SYNC & BACKUP • Automatic cloud synchronization via Firebase • Access your data across multiple devices • Secure backup of all your information • Offline-first design - works without internet PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your data belongs to you • Optional cloud sync for backup • Secure authentication with Google Sign-In • Local storage with SQLite for offline access PERFECT FOR: • Sport shooters tracking performance • Reloaders developing custom ammunition • Hunters planning trips and logging harvests • Firearms collectors managing inventory • Competitive shooters analyzing results • Anyone passionate about shooting sports PREMIUM FEATURES (Optional): • Advanced ballistics calculations • Unlimited recipe storage • Priority cloud sync • Ad-free experience • Early access to new features WHY CHOOSE LOAD'EM? • Comprehensive all-in-one solution • Intuitive, easy-to-use interface • Regular updates and improvements • Responsive customer support • Built by shooting enthusiasts, for shooting enthusiasts SAFETY FIRST: Load'Em includes safety reminders and follows industry-standard reloading practices. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols when reloading ammunition. Download Load'Em today and take your shooting hobby to the next level! Coming soon: SHOOTING SESSION LOGS • Record shooting sessions with detailed notes • Track accuracy, conditions, and ammunition used • Analyze performance trends with charts and graphs • Compare different loads and firearms • Export session data to PDF or CSV HUNTING TRIP PLANNER • Plan hunting trips with GPS mapping • Mark hunting zones and stand locations • Track weather conditions for optimal hunting • Log successful hunts with photos and notes • Review past hunting seasons and locations LEARNING CENTER • Educational content for new reloaders • Safety guidelines and best practices • Reloading techniques and tips Terms of Use: https://elcolynx.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ballistica at every 2 weeks against Loadem's every 2 months. Loadem's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Ballistica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loadem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ballistica ships an update every 2 weeks, Loadem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ballistica | Loadem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nika Topuria | Elcolynx |
In-app purchases
Ballistica
- Ballistica Pro (Lifetime)$14.99
Loadem
- Monthly Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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