Comparison

AB Quantum vs ADFG

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

Head to head
About

AB Quantum

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
Currently charting
Read full description

Applied Ballistics Quantum™ is a state-of-the-art app integrating the most complete ballistics solver and profile management tool for long-range shooting. Featuring an all new user-interface, AB Quantum™ includes a host of new tools and features that will enable shooters and hunters to be more successful in the field. AB Quantum™ creates a new paradigm for ballistic solvers and integration with Bluetooth®-enabled devices. With a host of new features, the platform is designed to save time and add performance for users of all skill levels. The all new user-interface is designed with single-handed use in mind, putting all major features just a swipe or tap away from any screen, which allows users to rapidly obtain solutions in the field or at a match. The simplicity and versatility of the app interface creates an intuitive experience for both new and experienced users. Two new features - AB Quantum Connect™ and AB Quantum Sync™ - enable users to quickly connect to other AB-enabled devices and sync gun profiles between them in seconds, as well as back those profiles up to an encrypted server for peace of mind and easy restoration. The new platform automatically saves changes made to rifle profiles and updates connected devices without the user needing to do anything. For competitors or hunters, AB Quantum™ includes customizable Range and Multi-Target tables. This allows users to lay out the displayed information to exactly what they need to hit their target. After creating a range or target card, it can easily be shared via email. Built with the future in mind, the new AB Quantum™ platform allows for continuous innovation. At launch the following new features will be available: • AB Quantum™ User Interface - Take control of ballistic data and find solutions with ease using the new layout designed with one-handed operation in mind. • New Bluetooth® Device Manager - Find and connect AB Bluetooth® devices quickly and send data between devices using AB Quantum Connect™. • AB Quantum Sync™ - User gun profiles are automatically uploaded to an encrypted server to allow easy access for other devices and backup, providing peace of mind and security. • Customizable Range Card and Target Card Modes - The new expandable and customizable range and target card modes allow users to select what data to see for each Range or Target. Use the share function to send range and data cards in just seconds. • New Reticle Library - The AB Reticle library is hosted online and updates in AB Quantum™ automatically, providing users with up-to-date solution drawing for their favorite rifle scopes. • Improved Truing Interface - Easy to access ballistic truing features without leaving solution screens. • Chronograph Integration - Connect Bluetooth®-enabled chronographs - such as the Optex Systems SpeedTracker™ - directly to the app and save the velocity data to rifle profiles.

About

ADFG

This app provides Alaska hunters and anglers with essential information and services for planning trips and managing their activities. Access licenses, permits, and big game tags digitally, view regulations, and record harvests directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Digital licenses and permits
  • Big game locking-tag records
  • Hunting regulations
  • Record harvests
  • Sport fish identification guide
  • Offline map and regulation downloads
Features
Read full description

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game realizes that people are now accustomed to carrying a lot of information and credentials on their mobile device. This mobile app is designed for anglers and hunters in Alaska and designed to enhance pre-trip planning and in-field experience. It provides access to the information and services needed to follow applicable hunting and fishing regulations. Currently, that includes the following: • Display licenses, permits and big game locking-tag records – The mobile app allows you to purchase and view your hunting, fishing, trapping, and most combination licenses. You can also obtain big game locking-tag records, commercial crewmember licenses, hunting permits, harvest tickets, and some personal use fishing permits. All licenses, permits, and big game locking-tag records are valid to carry and display to enforcement in the field on your mobile device. • View Hunting and sport fishing regulations – The mobile app allows you to view all current hunting regulations (including some personal use regulations) for the entire state. Additionally, you can view hunting regulations based on your physical location, search locations statewide, and download maps and regulations for offline use. In the future, the mobile app will include support for sport fishing regulations. • Record Harvest – The mobile app allows you to record hunting and fishing harvests in the field and report some personal use fishing harvests. • Sport fish species identification – Additional features include separate sections for a species identification guide complete with images and text descriptions of commonly targeted sport fish species; definitions, regional and statewide methods and means, prohibited acts and other necessary regulatory content that is not displayed at site specific or sub-levels.

Screenshots

AB Quantum4 screens
ADFG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AB Quantum at 4.7 against ADFG's 2.6. AB Quantum also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 23%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 97). ADFG'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.

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. AB Quantum sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ADFG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AB Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.7K ratings behind it against 97, 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 23% of ADFG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, ADFG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AB Quantum versus ADFG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAB QuantumADFG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better2.6 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better97
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplied BallisticsDepartment of Fish & Game

Customer experience

AB Quantum

All ratings2,695 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative43.5%

ADFG

All ratings97 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative59.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative69.6%

User reviews

AB Quantum

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ADFG

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate regulations
  • 👍 Digital licenses accepted
  • 👍 Useful for sport fishermen
  • 👍 Can report results offline
  • 👍 Good idea for an app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 Sync errors
  • 🐛 Long load times
  • 🐛 Error messages

Bugs and requests

AB Quantum

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ADFG

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Login issues
  • Sync errors
  • App crashes
  • Harvest report submission crashes
  • Map crashes
Show 22 more
  • Identity provider sign-in failure
  • Login with Google fails
  • Can't create account
  • MyAlaska login issues
  • Support link not working
  • Can't change address
  • Harvest not properly recorded
  • Can't download maps
  • Regs require WiFi
  • Clunky and glitchy
  • Login with Facebook issues
  • Spinning wheel of death on login
  • Google login button disappears
  • Can't upload permanent licenses
  • App doesn't open
  • Login adds @myalaskaprod.local to username
  • Email confirmation not received
  • Randomly logs out and can't log back in
  • MyAlaska login adds @myalaskaprod.local
  • Doesn't show current license
  • Login unavailable for Google
  • App won't download/load

Requested features

13 requests
  • More push notifications for dates
  • Push notifications for emergency orders
  • Commercial announcements and regs
  • Permit card digital storage
  • Separate app for commercial fishing
Show 8 more
  • Hunting draw tag information import
  • Tide charts
  • Option to skip login for regs access
  • Add hunting permits picked up locally
  • Auto-populate permits
  • Link online purchases to app
  • Mapping function in fishing
  • Emergency Orders and updates via app

In-app purchases

15 purchases

AB Quantum

Subscriptions4
  • Elite Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Elite Annual$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Professional Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Berger 0.264cal 140gr Target Hybrid$1.99
  • Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Sierra 0.308cal 175gr MatchKing$1.99
  • Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 140gr ELD Match$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 143gr ELD X$1.99
  • Custom Drag Model (CDM) for Hornady 0.264cal 147gr ELD Match$1.99
  • AB Caliber 0.224 CDMs$9.99
  • AB Caliber 0.243 CDMs$9.99
  • AB Caliber 0.264 CDMs$9.99
  • AB Caliber 0.284 CDMs$9.99
  • AB Caliber 0.308 CDMs$9.99
  • AB Caliber 0.338 CDMs$9.99
None

ADFG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AB Quantum free?
AB Quantum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADFG free?
ADFG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AB Quantum or ADFG?
AB Quantum is rated higher. AB Quantum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while ADFG averages 2.6 from 97 ratings.
Do AB Quantum or ADFG have ads?
Neither AB Quantum nor ADFG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AB Quantum or ADFG?
AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, and ADFG every 5 weeks. Most recently, AB Quantum was updated on September 26, 2026 and ADFG on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons