Comparison

FIRD vs RikaNV Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

FIRD

Features
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FIRD is a private, on-device inventory and range log for firearm owners who want better maintenance records without sending sensitive data to a cloud service. Track your firearms, round counts, parts, ammunition, suppressors, range sessions, maintenance logs, malfunctions, and exportable history reports in one organized place. Key features: - Firearm inventory with manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, round count, parts, and cover photo support - Parts-level wear tracking with service-life thresholds and replacement history - Range session logging with automatic round-count propagation to firearms and active parts - Ammunition inventory with caliber/load grouping, quantity tracking, purchase cost history, and low-stock alerts - UPC barcode scanning for faster ammo entry, backed by local seed data - Suppressor tracking with host usage summaries and weight-based cleaning reminders - Maintenance logs for cleaning, repairs, inspections, and part replacements - Malfunction logging with type summaries and optional ammo association - Platform-aware presets for common firearm families - Firearm history PDF export, including redacted export options - Optional Face ID app lock and privacy masking for sensitive details - Local notifications for part wear, cleaning reminders, suppressor weight, and ammo stock thresholds Privacy-first by design: FIRD stores your inventory on your device. There is no account, no backend, no social feed, and no cloud sync. Sensitive exports include redacted options, and the app can mask serial numbers, NFA status, and round counts when privacy mode is active. FIRD is an inventory, maintenance, and recordkeeping tool. It does not sell firearms, ammunition, suppressors, or firearm parts, and it does not facilitate transactions or transfers. All brand names, product names, and trademarks referenced in FIRD are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names is for identification purposes only. FIRD is not affiliated with or endorsed by any firearm or ammunition manufacturer

About

RikaNV Ballistics

Features
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RikaNV Ballistics is the field calculator for the RikaNV device ecosystem for lawful sporting and hunting use. It writes rifle profiles to K-BX rangefinding binocular memory, receives data from Kestrel 5500/5700 weather meters, and includes a camera inclinometer, night-red mode, and group mode. Calculations run on a proprietary engine developed for RikaNV devices, written in C++. It calculates elevation and windage solutions from rifle and cartridge data, atmosphere, wind, look angle, and Earth rotation. Features: • precise trajectory calculation directly on the iPhone, without sending calculation inputs to a server; • solutions in MIL, MOA, clicks, and linear units; • trajectory table with velocity, energy, time of flight, Mach, and supersonic range; • rifle, cartridge, and scope profiles; • built-in bullet catalog and a personal bullet library; • single or velocity-banded ballistic coefficients; • wind, atmosphere, look angle, spin drift, and Coriolis; • manual, GPS, and compass input for latitude and azimuth; • camera viewfinder for measuring look angle; • group mode for multiple shooters; • compatible Bluetooth rangefinders and weather meters; • equipment exchange by QR code; • optional local and cloud backups; • Russian, English, Chinese, and Korean interface. The app is free and contains no ads, subscriptions, or purchases. Core calculation requires no external device or account. Results are informational. Always follow applicable law and firearm-safety rules, and verify all input data before use.

Screenshots

FIRD4 screens
RikaNV Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RikaNV Ballistics at 15.5 against FIRD's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
FIRD versus RikaNV Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIRDRikaNV Ballistics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOnTarget Data, LLCDmitrii Shakhanov

In-app purchases

None

FIRD

No in-app purchases

None

RikaNV Ballistics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIRD free?
FIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RikaNV Ballistics free?
RikaNV Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIRD or RikaNV Ballistics have ads?
Neither FIRD nor RikaNV Ballistics shows ads.

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