AB Quantum vs Leica Ballistics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ballistics solver
- Profile management
- Bluetooth device integration
- Customizable range/target cards
- Reticle library
- Ballistic truing
- Chronograph integration
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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.
Leica Ballistics
Easily connect your Leica rangefinder to your iPhone for streamlined programming, updates, and remote control. Manage custom ballistics profiles and navigate to targets with integrated mapping features. Upgrade for advanced ballistics calculations.
- Quick Bluetooth pairing with rangefinders
- Create and manage ballistics profiles
- Real-time environmental data adjustments
- Remote rangefinder control
- Navigate to targets with Leica Pro Track
- Optional Applied Ballistics Elite upgrade
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Pairing to your rangefinder is now faster and easier than ever before. Leica Ballistics connects your rangefinder to your iPhone via Bluetooth. PAIR YOUR DEVICE Leica Ballistics allows quick and easy pairing to Geovid Pro rangefinders. A streamlined process allows pairing, programming, updating, and controlling the rangefinder with minimal effort. MANAGE YOUR PROFILES The app lets you create and manage all your profiles based on the industries most trusted ballistics software from Applied Ballistics®. STAY CONNECTED Tap either the arrow or swipe the dashboard to make real time adjustments of environmental data, review the relevant rangefinder data or control the connected rangefinder remotely. All settings and the active profile will automatically be updated in real-time once connected.* NAVIGATE WITH Leica Pro Track (LPT™)* With the new unique Leica Pro Track (LPT™) you can choose from three mapping options to navigate to a ranged target after measurement is performed and a waypoint is automatically placed in the map of your choice. UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM* Expand the ballistics calculation with an optional upgrade to Applied Ballistics® Elite, which gives ballistic output for targets as far as the rangefinder will range. Leica Ballistics is currently supported by the following models: - Leica Geovid Pro - Leica Geovid Pro SE - Leica Geovid Pro AB+ - Leica Rangemaster CRF Pro - Leica Geovid 3200.COM - Leica Rangemaster CRF 3500.COM - Leica Rangemaster CRF 2800.COM - Leica Rangemaster CRF Max *Pro only
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leica Ballistics at none against AB Quantum's 4. Leica Ballistics also leads on device support (4 vs 2). AB Quantum's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AB Quantum sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Leica Ballistics asks for nothing beyond the download.
AB Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.9K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of AB Quantum's written reviews are positive against 52% of Leica Ballistics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, Leica Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AB Quantum | Leica Ballistics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (556 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 556 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #108 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 466 MB | 254 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Applied Ballistics | Leica Camera AG |
Customer experience
AB Quantum
Leica Ballistics
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
Leica Ballistics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AB Quantum
- Elite Monthly$2.991 Month
- Professional Monthly$3.991 Month
- Elite Annual$19.991 Year
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- Professional Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Leica Ballistics
No in-app purchases
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