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
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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 (3.8 vs 3.1) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

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, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 170 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SubMOA's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballistic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubMOA ships an update monthly, Ballistic X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SubMOA versus Ballistic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubMOABallistic X
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating3.1 (48 ratings)3.8 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48170 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB111 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHaiyuan WangNomad Innovations, LLC

Customer experience

SubMOA

All ratings48 ratings
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative39.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative37.5%

Ballistic X

All ratings147 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative27.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.4%

User reviews

SubMOA

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Great value (free)
  • 🎯 Useful for shot analysis
  • 📈 Calculates group size
  • 📸 Imports target photos
  • 💡 Feature-rich for free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Very buggy
  • 🤔 Takes time to figure out
  • 🐞 Fiddly to learn
  • 💥 Crash city
  • 🚫 Never shows green anchor

Ballistic X

From 170 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

SubMOA

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App is very buggy
  • App crashes frequently
  • App doesn't show the green anchor
  • App doesn't work on iPhone (paid version)
  • App shows group size 0.0"
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  • App is clunky and buggy
  • App doesn't allow starting analysis
  • App opens but no way to start analysis
  • App crashes and sends user back to home screen
  • Export to photo roll doesn't work
  • Cannot edit groups after saving
  • Cursor doesn't line up correctly with POI
  • Commands are set up terribly
  • X axis is reversed
  • Graphics for marked shots get in the way
  • Bullet holes don't drop where indicated
  • Program is offset from the picture
  • UI is not intuitive
  • Bug in 2nd group creation
  • Ruler Xs don't match green crosshair
  • Red X appears lower than intended
  • Red circle drops lower than intended
  • Cannot cycle through groups and edit
  • Paid version doesn't work on iPhone
  • Export data unclear
  • Export image doesn't work
  • Text boxes don't go where expected
  • Ads obscure menu on iPhone
  • App only works in portrait mode
  • Performance degraded after update
  • Doesn't show vertical offset after update
  • Sometimes doesn't show group size in MOA after update

Requested features

30 requests
  • Include an Undo button
  • Add popup descriptions when hovering over buttons
  • Add tutorial showing step-by-step usage
  • Add French language option
  • Allow editing of groups after saving
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  • Add ability to zoom in further
  • Fix reversed X axis
  • Improve instructions and add sparse details
  • Automatically add details when saving group
  • Hold off on adding graphics until all shots marked
  • Fix cursor alignment issues
  • Improve command setup
  • Make app more user-friendly
  • Add manual to explain icons and usage
  • Fix bug with vertical offset after update
  • Show group size in MOA after update
  • Allow adding target notes after session is saved
  • Allow moving group summary sticky notes
  • Fix issue with red X appearing lower than intended
  • Fix issue with red circle dropping lower than intended
  • Fix issue where bullet holes don't drop where indicated
  • Fix issue where program is offset from picture
  • Fix issue with 2nd group creation displaying points lower
  • Fix issue with ruler Xs not matching green crosshair
  • Fix issue with portrait mode only
  • Fix issue where ads obscure menu
  • Fix issue with text boxes not going where expected
  • Clarify export data functionality
  • Fix export image functionality
  • Add option to cycle through groups and edit

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
Show 1 more
  • 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 3.8 from 170 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 November 1, 2026 and Ballistic X on November 6, 2026.

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