# AB Quantum vs Clay Smasher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clay Smasher at none against AB Quantum's 15. Clay Smasher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). AB Quantum's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Clay Smasher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Quantum has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, Clay Smasher weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Quantum | Clay Smasher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-quantum/id785619104/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-smasher/id6757287055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applied Ballistics](https://appshunter.io/developer/785619107) | [Bryan MORAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865812963) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Quantum

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Clay Smasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-smasher/id6757287055)

This app helps serious clay shooters track their scores and analyze performance without subscriptions or cloud dependencies. It offers powerful analytics and works offline, allowing users to understand their game and improve their shooting skills.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, DTL, Performance analytics with trend charts, Weather impact analysis, Equipment performance comparison, Offline functionality, Data export to CSV

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Quantum free?

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

### Is Clay Smasher free?

Clay Smasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AB Quantum or Clay Smasher?

Clay Smasher is rated higher. AB Quantum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Clay Smasher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AB Quantum or Clay Smasher have ads?

Neither AB Quantum nor Clay Smasher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AB Quantum or Clay Smasher?

AB Quantum ships an update fortnightly, and Clay Smasher weekly. Most recently, AB Quantum was updated on October 26, 2026 and Clay Smasher on October 14, 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.*