# Rifle vs Eagle Ballistics

The clearest difference is monetization model: Eagle Ballistics at free with in-app purchases against Rifle's subscription. Eagle Ballistics also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Rifle's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rifle sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rifle's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.

Rifle ships an update every 8 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rifle | Eagle Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle/id905934027/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-ballistics/id6478360431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Eagle Ballistics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732612975) |

## 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 |


### Eagle Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-ballistics/id6478360431)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmanship. It offers detailed environmental adjustments, wind correction, and trajectory predictions. A free version is available with limitations, alongside tiered subscriptions for enhanced features and range.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate ballistic engine, Environmental and wind correction, Gyroscopic stability analysis, Built-in documentation and videos, PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets, Bluetooth connectivity for sensors and rangefinders

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $2.99 | per month |
| Long Range Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRS | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite | $14.99 | per year |
| Long Range | $24.99 | per year |
| PRS | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rifle free?

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

### Is Eagle Ballistics free?

Eagle Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rifle or Eagle Ballistics?

Eagle Ballistics is rated higher. Rifle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Eagle Ballistics averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Rifle or Eagle Ballistics have ads?

Neither Rifle nor Eagle Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rifle or Eagle Ballistics?

Rifle ships an update every 8 months, and Eagle Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Rifle was updated on September 21, 2026 and Eagle Ballistics on October 12, 2026.

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