TRACE Ballistics vs DuelTempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TRACE Ballistics
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TRACE Ballistics by AKRA Optics is a powerful shooting companion built for hunters, sport shooters, precision rifle competitors, and long-range enthusiasts who demand accuracy when it matters most. Designed in South Africa and developed with real-world shooting conditions in mind, TRACE Ballistics combines advanced ballistic calculations, live environmental data, firearm profiling, shot analysis, and shooting journals into a single intuitive platform. Whether you're confirming a hunting zero, developing a load, competing in a precision rifle match, or recording a memorable trophy, TRACE Ballistics helps you make informed decisions behind every shot. FEATURES Rifle Safe Create and manage detailed rifle profiles including firearm specifications, riflescope information, ammunition data, and shooting setups. Keep all your critical information organised and ready when you need it. Live Shooting Conditions Access real-time weather and atmospheric conditions that influence bullet performance. Temperature, pressure, altitude, humidity, and environmental factors are automatically incorporated into your shooting workflow. Ballistic Solver Generate accurate firing solutions based on your unique rifle setup and shooting conditions. Configure: β Zero Distance β Scope Height β Target Distance β Target Size β Ammunition Data β Environmental Conditions Receive reliable ballistic information designed to help you make confident adjustments in the field or on the range. Shot Group Analysis One of TRACE Ballisticsβ most powerful features. Analyse shot groups to better understand both rifle precision and shooter consistency. Track performance over time, compare results, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy. Whether you're validating equipment or refining your shooting technique, TRACE Ballistics transforms targets into meaningful data. PHOENIX WP Rangefinder Integration Pair TRACE Ballistics with the AKRA PHOENIX Weapon Mounted Rangefinder for a streamlined shooting experience. Range targets, transfer data, and simplify your shooting workflow. *PHOENIX integration will become available following the official launch of compatible devices.* Target Journal Build a complete shooting history by documenting range sessions, target performance, notes, environmental conditions, and results. Trophy Journal Record hunting adventures, trophy information, photographs, locations, and memories in a dedicated hunting journal designed for the modern hunter. Why TRACE Ballistics by AKRA Optics? β Advanced ballistic calculations β Live weather integration β Detailed rifle profiles β Shot grouping analysis β Shooting journals β Trophy tracking β Future PHOENIX WM Rangefinder integration β Built for hunters and precision shooters β Designed for real-world conditions VISION. DATA. IMPACT. TRACE Ballistics by AKRA Optics helps you understand every variable, refine every shot, and build confidence behind the rifle.
DuelTempo
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DuelTempo is a precision chess clock for focused over-the-board games. Pick a familiar bullet, blitz, rapid, or classical control, place your iPhone or iPad beside the board, and tap after every move. The default 3+2 clock and full-half tap zones get a game running in seconds. NOW ON IPAD DuelTempo runs natively on iPad. The clock fills the big screen in portrait or landscape, with large digits both players can read from across a club table. TRUST THE CLOCK DuelTempo saves a live game locally and reopens it safely paused after an interruption. Undo one mistaken clock press exactly. Correct either player's time, apply quick penalty adjustments, and review a clear rescue log. Calls and app switching can pause the game automatically, and leaving a live game requires confirmation. PLAY YOUR WAY The free clock includes common sudden-death and Fischer controls such as 3+2, 5+3, and 10+5, the Obsidian & Ember, Odyssey, and Classic themes, precise touch handling, corrections, recovery, undo, move counts, statistics, and head-to-head scores. DuelTempo Pro is one optional lifetime purchase. It unlocks a time report after every game, your full game history, and thirteen expressive themes: Marble, Gambit, Solstice, Aurora, Blueprint, GuillochΓ©, Emberline, Deep Water, Signal, Shanti, Modern, Kings, and Tournament LCD, plus custom presets, time odds, multi-stage controls, Bronstein, US delay, and hourglass timing. There are no ads and no subscription. FOCUSED AND PRIVATE Game data and preferences stay on your device. DuelTempo has no account or ads. Made for home games, chess clubs, cafΓ©s, schools, coaching, and casual OTB play. Event organizers may require dedicated approved equipment; DuelTempo does not claim tournament certification. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://pomisoft.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRACE Ballistics at none against DuelTempo's 1. TRACE Ballistics also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DuelTempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRACE Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.
TRACE Ballistics ships an update every 6 days, DuelTempo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRACE Ballistics | DuelTempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wouter Theron | Pomisoft OΓ |
In-app purchases
TRACE Ballistics
No in-app purchases
DuelTempo
- DuelTempo Pro β Lifetime$2.99
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