# AB Quantum vs Caldwell Shooting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AB Quantum at 45% against Caldwell Shooting's 0%. AB Quantum also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 7). Caldwell Shooting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AB Quantum sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Caldwell Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.

AB Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.9K ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of Caldwell Shooting's.

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, Caldwell Shooting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Quantum | Caldwell Shooting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-quantum/id785619104/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldwell-shooting/id1607037264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **44.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Applied Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/developer/785619107) | [American Outdoor Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577844743) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Quantum

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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 (4)**

| 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 |

**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


### Caldwell Shooting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldwell-shooting/id1607037264)

This app helps shooters collect and manage ballistic data, track performance, and analyze shooting sessions. It integrates with chronographs to capture real-time velocities and allows for detailed firearm profile management.

**Highlights:** Real-time velocity collection, Firearm profile management, Track shooting string sessions, Data-rich performance insights, User-friendly interface

**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 Caldwell Shooting free?

Caldwell Shooting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AB Quantum or Caldwell Shooting?

AB Quantum is rated higher. AB Quantum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Caldwell Shooting averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do AB Quantum or Caldwell Shooting have ads?

Neither AB Quantum nor Caldwell Shooting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Quantum or Caldwell Shooting?

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, and Caldwell Shooting every 3 weeks. Most recently, AB Quantum was updated on November 6, 2026 and Caldwell Shooting on November 7, 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.*