# XFR vs Ballistic X

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 (56% vs 43%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

XFR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XFR has 825 ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of XFR's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XFR ships an update every 35 months, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XFR | Ballistic X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (825 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfr/id961237904/reviews)** | [3.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-x/id1441335342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **825** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 17 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nielsen-Kellerman Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/698732840) | [Nomad Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441335341) |

## What reviewers say

### XFR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfr/id961237904)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Sports, #95 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 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 825 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.7 from 160 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 October 24, 2026 and Ballistic X on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*