Comparison

GeoBallistics vs VAULTEK

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

VAULTEK

Control and monitor your smart safe remotely. Manage user access, view activity logs, and check battery levels. Securely open your safe with a simple swipe.

Highlights
  • Manage user accounts
  • Track usage history
  • Check battery status
  • Remote safe opening
  • User interaction
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The custom app brings a new level of interaction between you and your Vaultek™ safe. You can perform multiple tasks including managing user accounts, tracking usage history, checking battery status, and even opening your Vaultek™ with one simple swipe.

Screenshots

GeoBallistics4 screens
VAULTEK1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeoBallistics at 3.9 against VAULTEK's 2.9. GeoBallistics also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 44%). VAULTEK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. VAULTEK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoBallistics holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GeoBallistics's written reviews are positive against 44% of VAULTEK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoBallistics ships an update weekly, VAULTEK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GeoBallistics versus VAULTEK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoBallisticsVAULTEK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (248 ratings) — better2.9 (206 ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings248 — better206
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVortex OpticsVaultek Safe, Inc.

Customer experience

GeoBallistics

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

VAULTEK

All ratings205 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative49.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

User reviews

GeoBallistics

From 248 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

VAULTEK

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure pattern lock authentication
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation
  • 📊 Detailed access history and logging
  • 🔋 Battery level monitoring
  • 💡 Remote safe unlock capability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes during pairing
  • ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent connection times
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design (appears from 2009-2010s era)
  • 🔐 Pattern lock instead of modern biometric authentication

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

VAULTEK

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to pair with safe
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently and unexpectedly
  • Pattern unlock touch response areas poorly calibrated
  • App fails to detect safe even when nearby
  • Vault name saves with corrupted characters/symbols
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  • Fingerprints fail to save correctly
  • False tamper alerts when closing door
  • Push notifications not functional despite being listed
  • App not appearing in phone notification settings
  • Requires battery removal from safe to reset connection
  • Pattern lock prompt appears without user configuration
  • Blank screen with no troubleshooting options on failure
  • Inconsistent biometric reader sensitivity
  • App incompatible with newer iPhone models despite claims

Requested features

14 requests
  • Push notifications for tamper alerts and battery warnings
  • Face ID and Touch ID support instead of pattern lock
  • Automatic Bluetooth connection without manual pairing
  • Low battery notifications and alerts
  • Failed access attempt logging
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  • Multi-phone support for same safe
  • Unified single app for all safe models
  • WiFi connectivity option
  • Extended Bluetooth range
  • Widget support for quick status checks
  • Numeric PIN option instead of pattern
  • Improved fingerprint position management
  • Emergency access notifications
  • Modern iOS design language and layout

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoBallistics

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

VAULTEK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoBallistics free?
GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VAULTEK free?
VAULTEK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GeoBallistics or VAULTEK?
GeoBallistics is rated higher. GeoBallistics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while VAULTEK averages 2.9 from 206 ratings.
Do GeoBallistics or VAULTEK have ads?
Neither GeoBallistics nor VAULTEK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoBallistics or VAULTEK?
GeoBallistics ships an update weekly, and VAULTEK every 2 months. Most recently, GeoBallistics was updated on October 24, 2026 and VAULTEK on October 21, 2026.

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