Comparison

Wind Call Ballistic Calculator vs AlphaShot

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

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About

Wind Call Ballistic Calculator

This tool helps precision shooters and hunters achieve first-shot accuracy by providing advanced wind-reading and ballistic calculations. It offers multiple methods for wind assessment and an integrated firing solution, working offline for remote use.

Highlights
  • Multiple wind-reading methods
  • Advanced ballistics engine
  • Ballistic data, reticle, and target libraries
  • Bluetooth anemometer integration
  • Offline-first functionality
  • Stage Mode for competitions
  • Practical wind and ballistic solutions
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Wind Call is a wind-reading ballistic calculator and field tool designed for precision shooters and long-range hunters aiming for first-shot hits. KEY FEATURES • 1-month free trial Full access to all features so you can evaluate the app in the field. • Multiple self-contained wind-reading methods Use mirage, rain, snow, sun elevation, sky cover, nature signs, and terrain-based cues to calculate effective crosswind and wind hold across a wide range of field conditions. • Advanced Ballistics engine Builds an integrated firing solution inside the wind-reading workflow with drag models, BC/DOPE truing, shot angle, atmospheric inputs, true distance, spin drift, aerodynamic jump, Coriolis, and one-tap shot feedback for drag-model truing. Where supported by the selected wind method, the engine also accounts for headwind and tailwind effects, while Ballistic Breakdown visualizes all applicable corrections. • Ballistic Data, Reticle & Target Libraries Load bullet, ammunition, or pellet data into Advanced Ballistics profiles with manufacturer, caliber/diameter, weight, and category filters. Assign one of 3,000+ scope reticles to each profile and choose a target from the Scope View catalog. • Bluetooth anemometer integration Connect a supported Bluetooth anemometer when available, then use Wind Call’s Gradient workflow to estimate effective downrange wind. • Wind brackets Capture a low-to-high wind range from live Bluetooth data on Gradient or from pattern readings on Mirage, Rain, and Snow, or set it manually. • Stage Mode A dedicated competition workflow developed at the request of prominent PRS and T-Class competitors. • Practical wind and ballistic solutions Get practical, all-inclusive elevation and windage values in your selected scope units through a true-to-scale Scope View. Moving-target solutions are designed in such a way that you can actually hit them for real—regardless of direction, speed, wind, terrain, or weather. • Offline-first Works fully offline for use in remote areas. • Clean, intuitive, and field-ready UI Designed for high-pressure situations when time is limited. • Built-in User Guide A comprehensive field manual, always available when you need it. Wind Call can be used in two main modes: • Advanced Ballistics mode calculates a complete in-app firing solution using the selected rifle/ammo profile, current atmosphere, target distance, and wind input from multiple wind-reading methods. • Wind Reader Only mode gives you a usable crosswind value from 3 or 9 o’clock for use with your preferred external solver, on a DOPE card, or during rapid target engagements using Quick Wind / Gun Number training. Instead of guesswork, Wind Call provides a structured and repeatable approach to reading the wind across different terrain types and weather conditions. WHO IS IT FOR • Long-range shooters • Hunters • PRS / NRL competitors • ELR shooters • Anyone serious about wind reading, ballistics, and first-shot hits WHY WIND CALL Beyond being a measurement and calculation tool, Wind Call helps you develop fast and reliable wind-reading skills. By combining observation with structured guidance, it improves your ability to interpret conditions and make confident wind calls on your own. The more you use it, the better you become—and the less you need it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://windcall.app/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://windcall.app/en/privacy.html

About

AlphaShot

Features
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More enjoyment at the range. More good sessions to remember. AlphaShot brings sports shooting, archery and clay shooting into a logbook that makes you look forward to going again. On iPhone and iPad, keep your results, celebrate small wins and see how your shooting develops. FROM A PHOTO TO USEFUL INSIGHTS Photograph or import your target. On compatible models, target recognition and calibration, followed by shot-hole detection, are automatic. Check the suggestions, adjust them if needed, then explore scores, shot groups and measurements supported by the target model. Photo analysis runs on your device. Manual calibration and entry remain available; you can also place shots on a virtual target or enter scores with the keypad. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Choose from 45 catalogue target models for rifle, pistol, archery and other disciplines. Find series by shooter, firearm, discipline and distance. Track scores, groups, centring and personal records. Charts, shot overlays, heatmaps and radar profiles help you understand comparable data. Discover trophies as your recorded shots, regular practice and best groups add up. CLAY SHOOTING BELONGS HERE TOO Trap, skeet, universal trench, Compak sporting or sporting clays: keep rounds, results and statistics together. Manage several shooters, prepare courses and stations, organise competitions and follow the standings. YOUR EQUIPMENT, YOUR OWN COMPARISONS Keep firearms, equipment and configurations at hand. See the number of shots recorded with each firearm, their breakdown and its last use, including recorded shooting outside series. Compare ammunition groups by firearm and distance when the series and participating shooters provide a consistent basis for comparison. KEEP AN EYE ON STOCK AND COSTS Enter ammunition purchases and prices to estimate the cost of your shooting. Recorded use linked to the relevant ammunition and firearm automatically updates estimated stock. Review purchases, use by firearm, costs and manual withdrawals in their histories. Missing prices and mixed currencies are identified; reusable arrows are not deducted like cartridges. SAVE THE MOMENTS WORTH SHARING Your series are brought together into sessions you can rename, merge or split. Add memory photos, captions, a location, notes and each shooter's impressions. Share results as Post or Story cards with targets, shots or density, and export sessions and analysis to PDF. Record offline and view iCloud sync activity in Settings. Available in 17 languages. AlphaShot keeps your shooting story together, ready for the next session.

Screenshots

Wind Call Ballistic Calculator4 screens
AlphaShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlphaShot at none against Wind Call Ballistic Calculator's 3. Wind Call Ballistic Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Wind Call Ballistic Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. AlphaShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wind Call Ballistic Calculator versus AlphaShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Call Ballistic CalculatorAlphaShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALVI HOLZ LTD EOODGuillaume Grivelet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wind Call Ballistic Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Wind Call Pro1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Wind Call Pro$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wind Call Lifetime$249.99
None

AlphaShot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Call Ballistic Calculator free?
Wind Call Ballistic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlphaShot free?
AlphaShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Call Ballistic Calculator or AlphaShot have ads?
Neither Wind Call Ballistic Calculator nor AlphaShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Call Ballistic Calculator or AlphaShot?
Wind Call Ballistic Calculator ships an update every 5 days, and AlphaShot every 5 days. Most recently, Wind Call Ballistic Calculator was updated on November 5, 2026 and AlphaShot on November 5, 2026.

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