Comparison

GeoBallistics vs FireBoard®

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

Head to head
About

GeoBallistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for rifle shooting. It allows users to create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather hardware for atmospheric data, and build/save satellite imagery range cards. Features include a movers calculator, holdover calculator, and Coriolis effect auto-calculation.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Rifle Profiles
  • Atmospheric Data Integration
  • Satellite Imagery Range Cards
  • Movers Calculator
  • Holdover Calculator
  • Advanced Ballistics Solver
  • Coriolis Effect Auto-Calculation
Features
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About This App: GeoBallistics is a mobile app available for iOS devices and is compatible with Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB and Vortex Relay™ devices. The app allows users the freedom to build and create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather-hardware for onsite atmospherics, build/save/export satellite imagery range cards, and more. Key App Features: • Online Rifle Backup • Online Range Card Backup • Match Downloads • Shooting Range Downloads • Movers Calculator • First Ever Holdover calculator • Advanced Ballistics Solver • Comprehensive Bullet Library • Online weather access with station pressure • Free WeatherFlow hardware compatibility • Kestrel LiNK hardware compatibility (PRO version) • Shot-angle calculator • Shot-bearing calculator • Unlimited Rifle Profiles (PRO version) • Ability to save charts to camera roll (PRO version) • Ability to export charts as .csv (PRO version) • Ability to save/load satellite range cards for later use (PRO version) • Muzzle Velocity Truing • Coriolis effect auto-calculated with position and latitude The GeoBallistics mobile app is powered by the BallisticsARC (Ballistics, Atmospherics, and Range Card) solver, and combines the functionality of a ballistics calculator, an atmospheric device, and a GPS rangefinder into one application. The BallisticsARC solver is an advanced 3 DOF solver with provisions for MV vs Temp, Coriolis, spin drift, crosswind jump, moving targets, multiple targets with unique azimuths and angles and much more. GeoBallistics includes 4 modes: HUD Mode, Chart Mode, Map Mode, and Comp Mode. All modes are accessible with 1 custom rifle. In order to add additional rifles and save/export range cards, use Kestrel devices, or backup data online, you must upgrade to the PRO version for a one-time fee. HUD Mode puts everything you need on one screen for a single target. This is also where the moving target feature and max ordinate display is located. Chart Mode is a traditional calculator that allows for a complete solution. Solutions include considerations for gyroscopic drift, Coriolis effect, wind influence, shot angle, atmospheric conditions, and more. Chart Mode also allows FREE integration of the WeatherFlow products. Map Mode allows users to range targets by dropping pins on satellite imagery of a shooting location. Range and solution are displayed by tapping on the target pins. Map Mode also introduces external ballistic data overlays on satellite imagery. These overlays display a bullet's performance along its path according to parameters specified for each rifle profile. Comp Mode allows the user to enter a course of fire with multiple targets with unique variables such as shot angle and shot azimuth. Now features the Holdover Data Zero setting (HDZ) calculator. This is a first-in-class feature that allows you to easily set an optimal zero for holdover stages.

About

FireBoard®

This smart thermometer offers cloud-connected remote temperature monitoring for various environments. It supports multiple probes for accurate readings and can be accessed from anywhere via the cloud.

Highlights
  • Cloud-connected smart thermometer
  • Remote temperature monitoring
  • Supports up to 6 temperature probes
  • Real-time temperature updates
  • Viewable anywhere via cloud
  • Wireless network setup
Features
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FireBoard® is a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer, designed for remote monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud, viewable anywhere. The FireBoard® supports up to 6 external temperature probes which provide accurate and reliable temperature monitoring in many different environments and applications. Integrated into the Yoder Smokers S-Series Line of Pellet Smokers. Purchase the FireBoard® and Accessories Online at: www.fireboard.com

Screenshots

GeoBallistics4 screens
FireBoard®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireBoard® at 4.8 against GeoBallistics's 3.9. FireBoard® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 247). GeoBallistics's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FireBoard® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GeoBallistics's written reviews are positive against 72% of FireBoard®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoBallistics ships an update weekly, FireBoard® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GeoBallistics versus FireBoard®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoBallisticsFireBoard®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (247 ratings)4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2475.8K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVortex OpticsFireBoard Labs, LLC

Customer experience

GeoBallistics

All ratings247 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.5%

FireBoard®

All ratings5,814 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

GeoBallistics

From 247 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Accurate ballistic solutions
  • 💡 Seamless integration with Vortex hardware
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky navigation and UI
  • 🐛 Inaccurate windage and elevation solutions
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with dark mode
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

FireBoard®

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Highly accurate temperature readings
  • 📱 Intuitive and user-friendly app interface
  • 🌐 Reliable WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔋 Excellent battery life for long cooks
  • ⚙️ Powerful temperature control and automation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 WiFi connection drops after extended use
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes periodically
  • 🐛 Session data sometimes disappears unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Probe readings become inaccurate over time
  • 🐛 Recent UI updates made app confusing

Bugs and requests

GeoBallistics

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to edit rifle profiles
  • Inability to connect with Vortex rangefinder
  • Crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to display ballistic charts in inches
  • Support for reticles from other manufacturers
  • Downloadable offline map data
  • Apple Watch companion app

FireBoard®

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • WiFi connection drops after 3-4 hours of cooking
  • App sessions not staying open during cook
  • Auto-created sessions not appearing in app
  • Lost host connection error codes
  • Programs stopping mid-cook
Show 18 more
  • Account signup flow broken on iOS
  • Pulse wireless probe slow refresh rate
  • Temperature readings inconsistent and funky after 6 months
  • App crashes constantly after recent update
  • Session tab showing wrong device name
  • Temperature graph y-axis showing wrong units (F instead of C)
  • Chart zoom functionality locks up requiring app reinstall
  • Toggle switches not functioning properly
  • Cannot add notes to sessions
  • Channel labels and alerts resetting randomly
  • Fan control stuck on lid setting
  • Temperature display disappearing intermittently
  • Google Home voice command setting wrong temperature values
  • Dashboard zooming out excessively with multiple probes
  • Defective K-type probes with quality issues
  • Login errors and password reset failures
  • Inconsistent temperature readings requiring base restart
  • Drive cable emitting constant sound with toggle not working

Requested features

20 requests
  • iOS home screen widget for quick temperature viewing
  • Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance monitoring
  • Dynamic Island support for iPhone
  • Live activity notifications for iOS
  • Landscape mode for tablet/wall-mounted displays
Show 15 more
  • Ability to save temperature alerts in Drive programs
  • Custom probe color selection across full RGB spectrum
  • Desktop/Mac app version
  • Ability to view individual probe graphs without overlay
  • Set point temperature graphing on charts
  • Scheduled session start times
  • Time-stamped notes and photo annotations
  • Siri voice control integration
  • Preset cooking profiles for common meats
  • Simplified dashboard with basic controls
  • Google Home temperature setting voice command fix
  • Battery level indicator on every page
  • USB-C charging instead of Micro USB
  • 24+ hour session recording without breaks
  • Channel label and alert persistence across sessions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoBallistics

One-time2
  • WINDmeter CompatibilityFree
  • BallisticARC PRO$14.99
None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoBallistics free?
GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GeoBallistics or FireBoard®?
FireBoard® is rated higher. GeoBallistics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while FireBoard® averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.
Do GeoBallistics or FireBoard® have ads?
Neither GeoBallistics nor FireBoard® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoBallistics or FireBoard®?
GeoBallistics ships an update weekly, and FireBoard® every 3 weeks. Most recently, GeoBallistics was updated on October 21, 2026 and FireBoard® on October 19, 2026.

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