Comparison

Rifle vs Ballistic X

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

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About

Rifle

This digital magazine offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of rifles, including gunsmithing, shooting, and accuracy. Explore articles on various rifle types, cartridges, and custom gunmakers. Stay updated with the latest reviews and features on sporting firearms.

Highlights
  • In-depth rifle coverage
  • Gunsmithing and shooting techniques
  • Articles on rifle evolution
  • Classic and modern cartridges
  • Reviews of custom gunmakers
  • Latest issue features
Features
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Rifle the sporting firearms journal is the only magazine in the world dedicated solely to rifles. Published for over 45 years Rifle covers all aspects of the rifle including gunsmithing, shooting, reloading, accuracy, and much more. Some of the topics covered include; bolt action rifles, leveraction rifles and their evolution of the years. Rifle covers classic cartridges, factory ammunition, custom gunmakers and much more. Rifle is the premiere sporting magazine dedicated to rifles. November - December 2023 On the cover: A new Ruger produced Marlin Model 1894, chambered in 44 magnum with a 20.3-inch barrel and fitted with a Skinner Express Sight. This issue features CZ-USA 600 Range in 308 Winchester, The Ruger-Manufactured Marlin Model 1894 Is Back, British No. 4 Mk I (T), In Search of Foolproof Takedowns, Parkwest of Dakota, and much more. September - October 2023 On the cover: A Benelli Lupo bolt-action rifle with a Swarovski Z8i 2-16x 50mm P scope. This issue features Benelli Lupo in 6mm Creedmoor, Weatherby's New 338 RPM, The Dark Horse of Innsbruck, 308 Winchester 70 Years Young!, The 60 Percent Solution, and much more. July - August 2023 On the cover: The Winchester pre-’64 Model 70 was offered in many calibers and configurations (left to right): the Featherweight 30-06, Elmer Keith’s personal standard-weight 30-06 with high-comb stock, 300 H&H Magnum with low-comb stock, 338 Winchester Magnum and 375 H&H Magnum. This issue features Winchester Pre-'64 Model 70, Dream Dakota, Remington Hepburn No. 3 in 25-20 Winchester, 9.3x62mm, Nosler Model 21, and much more. May - June 2023 This issue features Nosler Rifles, Cartridges and Ammunition, Hardy Rifle Hybrid with 6.5 PRC & 243 Winchester Barrels, Modernizing the Stevens, U.S. Military Rifle Cartridges, Henry 45-70 Lever Action, and much more. March - April 2023 On the cover: The Ruger M77 has been offered in many variations. This issue features the Ruger M77, Mauser's M18 in .270 Winchester, Reloading a Rimfire? Sort of . . ., Military Surplus Rifles, Haenel's Original Aydt, plus much more. January - February 2023 On the cover: An H-S Precision Heavy Tactical Precision Rifle. This issue features H-S Precision's Heavy Tactical Precision Rifle, AllTerra Arms Convergence Steel Base Rifle, Vudoo Gun Works Three 60, Sauer's Mountain Rifle, Rifle Triggers in the Twenty-First Century, and much more. November - December 2022 On the cover: A Springfield Armory M1A Squad Scout .308 Winchester. This issue features Springfield Armory's M1A Squad Scout, Henry Big Boy X Model .357 Magnum and .45 Colt, Mossberg Patriot LR Hunter, Wonderful Werndl, The Inner Lives of Rifle Barrels, and much more. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. 1 year auto-renewable subscription - $6.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 6 months auto-renewable subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Ballistic X

This app helps shooters calculate shot groups and zero their rifles with an intuitive interface. It offers features for load development and precise turret adjustments, supporting various units and target types. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced statistical analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Shot group calculation
  • Rifle zero adjustment (ATZ)
  • Load development data
  • MOA/MIL or INCH/CM support
  • Advanced statistical analysis (In-App Purchase)
  • Cross-device sync (optional)
Features
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Ballistic-X: The Easiest Way to Calculate Shot Groups and Zero Your Rifle! Designed by shooters, for shooters, Ballistic-X offers a simple, intuitive interface allowing users to customize their experience through the Options Menu. Whether you prefer MOA/MIL or INCH/CM, the app works seamlessly with any target, including Steel. Key Features: - Included: Gain access to the core functionality of Ballistic-X with a single purchase. No subscriptions required for full access to essential tools! - Sync settings across multiple devices by signing in (optional, not required to use the app). - Offers useful data and labeling options that aid in Load Development. - The ATZ (Adjustment To Zero) feature helps you precisely adjust your turrets to bring your rifle to zero, saving you rounds and time. ATZ works dynamically at any range and supports all turret options. Simple Workflow: - Take an image of your target (within the app or from your library) - Designate reference size via Settings (default is 1") - Mark two points on the target corresponding to the reference (for grid or steel targets) - Input the distance from the target - Select the caliber used - Mark Point of Aim and Impacts - Add overlay, label, crop, and export/share - Adjust your optic according to ATZ Upgrade to the Advanced Toolkit (In-App Purchase): Unlock additional pro-level features with the Advanced Toolkit: Advanced Overlay Display Options: - Mean Radius - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Radial Standard Deviation (SD) - Vertical SD - Horizontal SD - Mean Windage - Mean Elevation - Impact Selector - Export to CSV for further data analysis Ballistic-X is a community-driven app, committed to providing the best user experience possible, along with unbeatable customer service. Join the Ballistic-X community today and elevate your shooting precision! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ballistic-x.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Rifle4 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rifle at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Rifle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). Ballistic X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Rifle is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Rifle sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rifle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballistic X has 163 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rifle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rifle ships an update every 8 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Rifle versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRifleBallistic X
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.4 (24 ratings) — better3.8 (163 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings24163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB111 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Nomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

Rifle

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Rifle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ballistic X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Photos rotate incorrectly
  • Overlay data not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Automatic impact detection
  • Ability to combine multiple groups on one target
  • More caliber options
  • Customizable overlay colors
  • Ability to rotate and adjust photos before overlay
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  • Statistical analysis of group variation

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Rifle

Subscriptions3
  • Rifle 30$6.991 Year
  • Rifle$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time24
  • Rifle September 2014$4.99
  • Rifle AR Special Edition 2013$4.99
  • Rifle Mauser Special Edition 2011$4.99
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  • Rifle's The Legacy of Lever Guns Special Edition Winter 2009$4.99
  • Rifle All-American .30s Special Edition Fall 2010$4.99
  • Rifle July/August 2015$4.99
  • Rifle May - January - February 2017$4.99
  • Rifle May - March - April 2017$4.99
  • Rifle Sep Oct 2021$4.99
  • September - October 2022$4.99
  • Rifle March - April 2023$4.99
  • Rifle July August 2023$4.99
  • Rifle Sep Oct 2023$4.99
  • Rifle Nov - Dec 2018$4.99
  • Rifle Fall 2012$4.99
  • Special Edition Fall 2023$4.99
  • Special Edition Fall 2024$4.99
  • Rifle Special issue spring 19$4.99
  • Varmint & Cartridg Spring 2020$4.99
  • Rifle May - June 2024$4.99
  • Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges$6.99
  • Rifle May - Rifle Special Edition 2016$7.99
  • Rifle - Single Shot Rifles & Cartridges 2015$7.99
  • Rifle - Spring 2018$7.99
1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Rifle free?
Rifle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rifle or Ballistic X?
Rifle is rated higher. Rifle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.8 from 163 ratings.
Do Rifle or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither Rifle nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rifle or Ballistic X?
Rifle ships an update every 8 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rifle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ballistic X on October 26, 2026.

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