Comparison

ShotsLab vs ApexLOAD FIELD

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

Head to head
About

ShotsLab

This app provides advanced ballistic calculations and photo-based shot group analysis for shooters. It helps users zero faster, calculate reliable dope, and understand real-world performance with detailed trajectory and impact data.

Highlights
  • 3DOF ballistic calculator
  • Photo-based shot group analysis
  • Atmospheric corrections
  • Ballistic coefficient calculator
  • Rifle and load profiles
  • Max Point Blank Range calculator
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ShotsLab: Ballistic Calculator & Shot Group Analysis Precision ballistics for serious shooters and long-range enthusiasts. ShotsLab combines a fast, accurate 3DOF ballistic calculator with powerful photo-based shot group analysis to help you zero faster, calculate reliable dope, and understand your real-world performance. ----- ADVANCED BALLISTICS CALCULATOR ---------- Calculate accurate trajectories with physics-based modeling: * 3DOF point-mass solver powered by RK4 integrator (4th-order Runge-Kutta) for high precision * G1 and G7 drag models with velocity-dependent BC bands for realistic drag across all ranges * Full atmospheric corrections including temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude * Outputs drop in inches or cm, MOA and MIL corrections, velocity, kinetic energy, time of flight, and Mach number * Supports imperial and metric units with automatic conversion * Visual IPSC target overlay showing point of aim and impact visualization ----- PHOTO-BASED SHOT GROUP ANALYSIS ---------- Capture your target and get instant insights: * Quick calibration using a 1" reference mark for pixel-perfect scaling * Mark point of aim and individual impacts * Automatic group statistics: extreme spread, mean radius, group size, elevation and windage offsets (MOA/MIL/inches) * Effective BC calculator to derive real-world ballistic coefficient from measured drops ----- BUILT FOR PRECISION SHOOTERS ---------- * Pre-loaded manufacturer bullets with caliber, weight, and BC data — or add custom entries * Save and manage multiple rifle and load profiles with all inputs preserved * Max Point Blank Range (MPBR) calculator with vital zone presets and trajectory chart overlay * Story Mode for multi-session trajectory fitting and curve analysis across range days * Clean, high-contrast interface designed for bright sunlight at the range TRUSTED 3DOF PHYSICS ShotsLab uses a validated 3DOF ballistic model with detailed atmospheric and velocity corrections, delivering consistent accuracy for hunters, precision rifle competitors, and reloaders. Free to download with regular updates driven by real shooter feedback. Whether you need a reliable bullet drop calculator, long range ballistics solutions, or detailed shot grouping analysis on Android, ShotsLab gives you the tools to shoot farther with confidence. Download ShotsLab today and elevate your ballistic calculations.

About

ApexLOAD FIELD

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ApexLOAD FIELD is the range companion app in the ApexLOAD family — built for everything you do at the range, not at the desk. SHOOT Full ballistic solver in your pocket. Enter your bullet, muzzle velocity, and zero, and get instant come-up and windage in MOA or clicks, a sortable trajectory table (velocity, energy, Mach, drop), key metrics like MPBR and optimum zero, and a trajectory graph comparing your current zero against the optimum. Dial in wind speed and direction on an interactive wind dial and watch the numbers update live. MEASURE Log chronograph strings against your saved loads and weapons, and track velocity and pressure over your reloading history at a glance. ANALYZE Snap a photo of a target and let AI find your shots for you. ApexLOAD FIELD detects the group automatically and reports group size in both mm and MOA. DATABASE Keep profiles for every weapon, cartridge, and bullet you shoot, plus a running diary of every load you've built — synced with your ApexLOAD PRO account, so your bench data and range data live in one place. DISCUSS Threaded discussions with other shooters, hunters, and reloaders, right inside the app. Everything you log in the field flows straight back into ApexLOAD PRO, so nothing gets lost between the bench and the range.

Screenshots

ShotsLab4 screens
ApexLOAD FIELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApexLOAD FIELD at none against ShotsLab's 1. ShotsLab's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShotsLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ApexLOAD FIELD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotsLab ships an update daily, ApexLOAD FIELD every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShotsLab versus ApexLOAD FIELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotsLabApexLOAD FIELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph DiGregorioCapra GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotsLab

Subscriptions1
  • ShotsLab Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

ApexLOAD FIELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShotsLab free?
ShotsLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApexLOAD FIELD free?
ApexLOAD FIELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShotsLab or ApexLOAD FIELD have ads?
Neither ShotsLab nor ApexLOAD FIELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotsLab or ApexLOAD FIELD?
ShotsLab ships an update daily, and ApexLOAD FIELD every 2 days. Most recently, ShotsLab was updated on October 25, 2026 and ApexLOAD FIELD on October 25, 2026.

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