Comparison

SubMOA 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

SubMOA

This app helps shooting sports enthusiasts analyze target pictures to calculate group size and point of impact. It allows users to record shooting conditions, equipment, and manage results for record-keeping and sharing.

Highlights
  • Capture and analyze target pictures
  • Calculate group size and point of impact
  • Record shooting conditions and equipment
  • Manage and share shooting results
  • Support MOA or MIL units
  • Analyze multiple groups on one target
Features
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SubMOA is a mobile app designed for shooting sports enthusiasts, especially precision rifle shooters. Features: 1. Use phone's back camera capture properly scaled target pictures 2. Allow pick target picture from device library 3. Allow manually set actual size on target picture 4. Allow re-analysis target 5. Calculate group size, point of impact by analyzing target picture 6. Generate analyzed target pictures for record keeping and easy sharing 7. Record equipment setup along with the target pictures 8. Record shooting conditions such as temperature, wind condition 9. Manage the records of shooting results 10. Share the target picture from Camera Roll 11. Allow analyze and record multiple groups on the same target 12. Allow user change font size of labels 13. Support metric system 14. Allow user select MOA or MIL as accuracy unit. 15. Calculate group mean radius 16. Allow user attach equipment picture on target

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

SubMOA1 screens
Ballistic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubMOA at Free against Ballistic X's $7.99. SubMOA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Ballistic X's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ballistic X holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 140 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SubMOA's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubMOA ships an update monthly, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SubMOA versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubMOABallistic X
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.1 (48 ratings)3.7 (140 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews56.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48140 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB112 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHaiyuan WangNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

SubMOA

All ratings48 ratings
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative39.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative36.4%

Ballistic X

All ratings140 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative34.1%

Bugs and requests

SubMOA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SubMOA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ballistic X

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Toolkit Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SubMOA free?
SubMOA 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, SubMOA or Ballistic X?
Ballistic X is rated higher. SubMOA averages 3.1 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Ballistic X averages 3.7 from 140 ratings.
Do SubMOA or Ballistic X have ads?
Neither SubMOA nor Ballistic X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubMOA or Ballistic X?
SubMOA ships an update monthly, and Ballistic X every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubMOA was updated on September 9, 2026 and Ballistic X on September 20, 2026.

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