Comparison

GeoBallistics vs Geode Connect

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

Geode Connect

Configure and communicate with a GNSS receiver to collect precise location data. Adjust settings, monitor real-time position, and access detailed receiver output for various accuracy needs.

Highlights
  • Configure Geode GNSS receiver settings
  • Monitor real-time position and accuracy
  • Select SBAS, L-Band, or NTRIP corrections
  • View satellite skyplot
  • Access raw data and direct commands
  • Control receiver settings for work environments
Features
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GEODE CONNECT is a configuration and communication utility for the GEODE GNSS RECEIVER. It provides the ability to establish communications to the Geode Real-Time Sub-meter GPS/GNSS Receiver, change receiver settings, and displays position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, differential status fix info, speed, heading, satellites in fix and PDOP. Using the Configure Receiver settings menu, select SBAS, Atlas® L-Band, or NTRIP-delivered RTK Float corrections for selectable accuracy to fit your job. The Skyplot screen shows satellites in use for the various supported constellations and their distribution in the sky. A terminal screen is included to allow users a “deep dive” into the actual data output from the receiver, and direct command access. The Receiver Configuration menu provides the ability to control a wide range of receiver settings to suit your work environment. REAL-TIME SCALABLE ACCURACY GNSS RECEIVER Looking for a simple yet precise GNSS solution at an affordable price? With the Geode, you can easily collect real-time, sub-meter, sub-foot or decimeter accurate GNSS data without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. Designed with versatility in mind, the Geode works with a wide range of devices to fit your needs exactly, and is especially useful for bring-your-own-device workplaces. Take the Geode with you mounted on a pole, in a pack, or held in your hand to collect real-time precise GNSS data in harsh environments, using almost any handheld device. For information on the Geode GPS Receiver, visit our product page at www.junipersys.com. Disclaimer: Using the Geode Connect software and a Bluetooth connection to the Geode receiver continuously will increase consumption of battery power on your mobile device.

Screenshots

GeoBallistics4 screens
Geode Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoBallistics at 65% against Geode Connect's 0%. GeoBallistics also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (239 vs 9). Geode Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Geode Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoBallistics holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoBallistics has 239 ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Geode Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, Geode Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GeoBallistics versus Geode Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoBallisticsGeode Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (239 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVortex OpticsJuniper Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

GeoBallistics

All ratings239 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative20.1%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative27.4%

Geode Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Geode Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoBallistics

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

Geode Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoBallistics free?
GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geode Connect free?
Geode Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GeoBallistics or Geode Connect?
GeoBallistics is rated higher. GeoBallistics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Geode Connect averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do GeoBallistics or Geode Connect have ads?
Neither GeoBallistics nor Geode Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoBallistics or Geode Connect?
GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, and Geode Connect every 4 months. Most recently, GeoBallistics was updated on September 22, 2026 and Geode Connect on June 5, 2026.

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