Comparison

XFR vs Ballistic X

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

Head to head
About

XFR

Connect your Magnetospeed chronograph to your iOS device to manage velocity data. Organize multiple data series, email results, or back them up with iCloud. Adjust device settings and clear data directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Transfer velocity data
  • Manage multiple data series
  • Email data
  • iCloud backup
  • Clear device data
  • Adjust device settings
Features
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This app allows Magnetospeed (MS) chronograph users to transfer velocity data to their iOS device. A user can manage multiple data series within the app and also send data via email or back it up with iCoud. The app can also clear the current data from the MS device and also change/adjust the MS device settings. Note: The XFR app needs permission to access your iPhone's microphone.

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
Currently charting
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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

XFR4 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XFR at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. XFR also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ballistic X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 43%). On ads 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

XFR is free to download; Ballistic X costs $7.99 up front. Ballistic X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. XFR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XFR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XFR has 824 ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of XFR's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ballistic X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XFR ships an update every 35 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
XFR versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXFRBallistic X
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (824 ratings) — better3.7 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings824 — better140
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen-Kellerman Co.Nomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

XFR

All ratings824 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative46.7%

Ballistic X

All ratings140 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.6%

User reviews

XFR

From 824 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🚀 Convenient without needing to call a cold range
  • 👍 Handy app for storing and tracking data
  • 👍 Great app, very simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Works great, company has great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work with newer iPhone models
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection between device and app
  • 🐛 Clumsy and frustrating to use
  • 🐛 Nagging for reviews
  • 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable readings

Ballistic X

From 140 App Store ratings

What 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

XFR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Won't sync to iPhone
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 7, iPhone X, iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Delayed syncing, have to unplug and plug back in iPhone

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to separate load data from one continuous session
  • More useful database features like Chronolog or Caldwell apps
  • User-adjustable color scheme
  • Active syncing between iPhone and iPad
  • iCloud syncing for data access across devices

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

None

XFR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is XFR free?
XFR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ballistic X free?
Ballistic X costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XFR or Ballistic X?
XFR is rated higher. XFR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 824 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.7 from 140 ratings.
Do XFR or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither XFR nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XFR or Ballistic X?
XFR ships an update every 35 months, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, XFR was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ballistic X on September 25, 2026.

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