Comparison

GeoBallistics vs Real Dots

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

Real Dots

Visualize popular red dot sights on your camera feed, scaled to their actual dimensions. Compare different models, check window and housing sizes, and preview finishes before making a purchase. Unlock advanced features for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live camera overlay of red dot sights
  • Scaled to published housing and window sizes
  • Catalog of open and enclosed sights
  • Preview Black and FDE finishes
  • Compare two sights side-by-side (Pro)
  • Ad-free use (Pro)
Features
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Real Dots is a pistol and rifle red dot (reflex) sight viewer. Explore red dot and reflex optics in true 1:1 scale, then compare window dimensions, housings, and reticle specs. Open a model on your camera and preview the housing shape, window size, and reticle at approximate real size. Switch between green or red dots and MOA options where the model offers them, and compare two sights side by side. Each sight is built from manufacturer photos when a clean view is available, then scaled from published housing and window dimensions. It is a comparison and preview tool. Confirm final details with the manufacturer. Brands in the catalog include Aimpoint, Burris, Bushnell, Cyelee Optics, EOTech, Gideon Optics, Holosun, MECANIK, Meprolight, Osight, Primary Arms, Ruger, Shield Sights, SIG Sauer, Steiner Optics, Swampfox, Trijicon, Vector Optics, Viridian, and Vortex. The catalog can grow with app updates. Free: browse the catalog, preview red dot and reflex sights on your camera, and use optional ads. Pro is a one-time unlock on Google Play. There is no subscription and no renewal. Pro removes ads and unlocks side-by-side Compare, screen calibration, and the full set of reticle options. Real Dots is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any optic brand listed above. Privacy Policy: https://www.realdots.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: admin@realdots.app

Screenshots

GeoBallistics4 screens
Real Dots3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Real Dots at 5.0 against GeoBallistics's 3.9. Real Dots also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). GeoBallistics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (250 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Real Dots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Real Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoBallistics has 250 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Real Dots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, Real Dots every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GeoBallistics versus Real Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoBallisticsReal Dots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (250 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVortex OpticsRon Greenbaum

Customer experience

GeoBallistics

All ratings250 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.5%

Real Dots

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Real Dots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GeoBallistics

One-time2
  • WINDmeter CompatibilityFree
  • BallisticARC PRO$14.99
2 purchases

Real Dots

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99
  • Real Dots Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is GeoBallistics free?
GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Dots free?
Real Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GeoBallistics or Real Dots?
Real Dots is rated higher. GeoBallistics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Real Dots averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GeoBallistics or Real Dots have ads?
Real Dots shows ads; GeoBallistics does not.
Which is updated more often, GeoBallistics or Real Dots?
GeoBallistics ships an update every 9 days, and Real Dots every 2 days. Most recently, GeoBallistics was updated on November 1, 2026 and Real Dots on October 31, 2026.

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