# Rifle vs Ballistic X

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rifle | Ballistic X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle/id905934027/reviews)** | [3.8 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 40 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) |

## What reviewers say

### Rifle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle/id905934027)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rifle  30 | $6.99 | per year |
| Rifle | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Rifle September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle AR Special Edition 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Mauser Special Edition 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle's The Legacy of Lever Guns Special Edition Winter 2009 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle All-American .30s Special Edition Fall 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle July/August 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle May - January - February 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle May - March - April 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Sep Oct 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| September - October 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle March - April 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle July August 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Sep Oct 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Nov - Dec 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Fall 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Edition Fall 2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Edition Fall 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Special issue spring 19 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Varmint & Cartridg Spring 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle May - June 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rifle May - Rifle Special Edition 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rifle - Single Shot Rifles & Cartridges 2015 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rifle - Spring 2018 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Ballistic X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #193 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Toolkit Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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