# GeoBallistics vs Rifle Shot Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoBallistics at 65% against Rifle Shot Timer's 0%. GeoBallistics also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). Rifle Shot Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rifle Shot Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GeoBallistics holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoBallistics has 250 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Rifle Shot Timer's.

GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, Rifle Shot Timer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoBallistics | Rifle Shot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle-shot-timer/id1663620526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **250** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vortex Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324210280) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoBallistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDmeter Compatibility | Free | one-time |
| BallisticARC PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Rifle Shot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle-shot-timer/id1663620526)

This utility app provides a versatile shot timer for various shooting drills, including single shot, multi-shot, par time, and split time exercises. It offers customizable start delays and optional countdowns with adjustable sensitivity levels.

**Highlights:** Single shot drills, Multi shot drills, Par time drills, Split time drills, Start delays, Optional countdown, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotTimer Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoBallistics free?

GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rifle Shot Timer free?

Rifle Shot Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GeoBallistics or Rifle Shot Timer?

GeoBallistics is rated higher. GeoBallistics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Rifle Shot Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GeoBallistics or Rifle Shot Timer have ads?

Neither GeoBallistics nor Rifle Shot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GeoBallistics or Rifle Shot Timer?

GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, and Rifle Shot Timer every 12 months. Most recently, GeoBallistics was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rifle Shot Timer on November 3, 2026.

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