Digital Link vs Ballistic X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digital Link
Control your chronograph and manage velocity data wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Ideal for testing shooting loads and skills for speed and consistency.
- Wireless chronograph control
- Velocity data collection
- Modern user interface
- Smartphone/tablet connectivity
- Load testing
- Shooting skill analysis
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Cut the Cord! This app is designed to be used in conjunction with the ProChrono Digital chronograph (model CEI-3800) and the Digital Link Bluetooth accessory (model CEI-3812) OR the ProChrono DLX (CEI-3820). It provides a modern user interface for controlling the chronograph as well as collecting and managing the velocity data. Now you can connect wireless to your chronograph using a tablet or smartphone! Whether you are interested in testing your loads or your shooting skills for speed and consistency, Competition Electronics has a product to suit your needs. We have been producing quality shooting products in the USA since 1982. Our goal is to provide a long lasting product that is serviceable and affordable.
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Digital Link at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. Digital Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic X's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). On update cadence, ads, device support 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
Digital Link is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Digital Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 170 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Digital Link's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's.
Digital Link ships an update every 5 weeks, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital Link | Ballistic X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (50 ratings) | 3.8 (170 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | 56.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 170 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #6 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Competition Electronics | Nomad Innovations, LLC |
Customer experience
Digital Link
Ballistic X
User reviews
Digital Link
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and operate
- 🚀 Calculates and displays data well
- 💡 Good for load development
- 👍 User interface is friendly and functional
- 👍 Works great on iPhone and iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly losing connection
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Not compatible with latest iOS updates
- 🐛 Digital link not supported
- 🐛 Bluetooth not supported
Ballistic X
From 170 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for load development
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive workflow
- 💡 Helpful for zeroing rifles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires subscription for advanced features
- 🔒 Forced login requirement
- 🔍 Small overlay text
- 🔍 Difficult to use without 1-inch reference
Bugs and requests
Digital Link
Reported bugs
14 issues- Digital link not supported
- Bluetooth not supported
- Constantly losing connection
- Edit function not working
- Backup file corrupt
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- CSV export broken
- Cannot view saved images
- Dark mode reverts to white
- App crashes when deleting shot list
- Image creation/viewing feature broken
- App crashes on iPad 3 with latest iOS
- Deleted years of data
- Won't save decimal for bullet weight
- App abends when creating summary for uploading
Requested features
15 requests- Update for latest iOS versions
- Support for Bluetooth
- Ability to print reports from iPhone
- Dark mode option
- Organize shot data by gun/caliber/load
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- Ability to undelete or manually add shots
- Swipe to scroll through data sets
- Folders for load development
- Show ft-lb energy instead of power factor
- Group shot strings by firearm or cartridge
- Allow screen rotation to landscape
- Add fields for bullet type, manufacturer, powder, etc.
- Save specific rounds in a customized preset list
- Allow two decimal places for bullet weight in grains
- Report power in joules
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
Digital Link
No in-app purchases
Ballistic X
- Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year
Questions
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