# AB Quantum vs SubMOA Pro

The clearest difference is price: AB Quantum at Free against SubMOA Pro's $4.99. AB Quantum also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and review sentiment (45% vs 8%). SubMOA Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

AB Quantum is free to download; SubMOA Pro costs $4.99 up front. AB Quantum sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SubMOA Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

AB Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of AB Quantum's written reviews are positive against 8% of SubMOA Pro's.

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, SubMOA Pro monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Quantum | SubMOA Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-quantum/id785619104/reviews)** | [1.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submoa-pro/id1079101633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **44.9% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | #114 |
| Size | 299 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applied Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/developer/785619107) | [Haiyuan Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/972446950) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Quantum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-quantum/id785619104)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive ballistics solver and profile management tool for long-range shooting. It features a new user interface designed for single-handed use, enabling quick solutions and seamless integration with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Users can sync gun profiles, create customizable range cards, and access an updated reticle library.

**Highlights:** Ballistics solver, Profile management, Bluetooth device integration, Customizable range/target cards, Reticle library, Ballistic truing, Chronograph integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Elite Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Professional Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Berger 0.264cal 140gr Target Hybrid | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Sierra 0.308cal 175gr MatchKing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 140gr ELD Match | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 143gr ELD X | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 147gr ELD Match | $1.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.224 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.243 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.264 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.284 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.308 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |
| AB Caliber 0.338 CDMs | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best ballistic app
- 👍 Accurate ballistic calculations
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Great support
- 👍 Easy to use once set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Kestrel
- 🐛 Glitches with user interface
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- Bullet BC not retaining custom values
- Profiles disappearing after updates
- Atmospheric data not syncing correctly
- Ballistics calculations not matching real-world data

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- More reticle options
- Metric unit support
- Backup and restore functionality
- Improved range card and target card features


### SubMOA Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submoa-pro/id1079101633)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps shooting sports enthusiasts analyze target images, record shooting results, and manage firearm and reloading data. It offers cloud support for data backup and sharing, and calculates group size and point of impact.

**Highlights:** Analyze target images, Calculate group size and impact point, Record shooting results and conditions, Manage firearm and reloading data, Cloud support for data backup, Share analyzed target pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Quantum free?

AB Quantum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SubMOA Pro free?

SubMOA Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AB Quantum or SubMOA Pro?

AB Quantum is rated higher. AB Quantum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while SubMOA Pro averages 1.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do AB Quantum or SubMOA Pro have ads?

Neither AB Quantum nor SubMOA Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Quantum or SubMOA Pro?

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, and SubMOA Pro monthly. Most recently, AB Quantum was updated on October 12, 2026 and SubMOA Pro on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AB Quantum or SubMOA Pro?

AB Quantum currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and SubMOA Pro at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*