# AB Quantum vs Bushnell Ballistics

The clearest difference is rating: AB Quantum at 4.7 against Bushnell Ballistics's 2.1. AB Quantum also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 15%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 14). Bushnell Ballistics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AB Quantum sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bushnell Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.

AB Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.9K ratings behind it against 14, 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 15% of Bushnell Ballistics's.

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, Bushnell Ballistics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Quantum | Bushnell Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-quantum/id785619104/reviews)** | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bushnell-ballistics/id1350811591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Applied Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/developer/785619107) | [nVisti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058574940) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Quantum

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### Bushnell Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bushnell-ballistics/id1350811591)

Calculate precise firing solutions for your firearms using current atmospheric conditions. Build custom gun profiles, create targets, and generate range cards for accurate shooting. Seamlessly integrates with Bushnell rangefinders and riflescopes.

**Highlights:** Ballistics solver, Atmospheric condition calculations, Build gun profiles, Custom target creation, Range card generation, Emailed range cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Quantum free?

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

### Is Bushnell Ballistics free?

Bushnell Ballistics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AB Quantum or Bushnell Ballistics?

AB Quantum is rated higher. AB Quantum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Bushnell Ballistics averages 2.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do AB Quantum or Bushnell Ballistics have ads?

Neither AB Quantum nor Bushnell Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Quantum or Bushnell Ballistics?

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, and Bushnell Ballistics every 2 months. Most recently, AB Quantum was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bushnell Ballistics on October 20, 2026.

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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.*