What's New

Quick update that fixes two issues experienced by some customers. First, iCloud syncing issues should now be resolved. Additionally, for those of you who prefer to use DA, those values should now be consistently set across all sections of the app. You'll also find more improvements for iOS 13 / Dark Mode.

Please email us if you run into any issues:
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App Description

For serious shooters who are serious about their shot!!!

••• The most advanced ballistics calculator on the market
••• Trusted by the best: Armed Forces / Shooting Instructors / Lifelong Marksmen
••• Advanced Precision Ballistics

5 STARS: "I shoot on Team Louisiana Precision Rifles in Tactical rifle matches. Everyone on the team that uses Ballistic has had great results. This program has really been a game changer in the precision rifle world." - Bannon

5 STARS: "I have used this app for my 308 Rem 700 to my 338 Lapua. I have made some fun shots using this app. I have been using it ever since it was an iPhone app. US Marine Approved. Thanks!" - Ob1goose

Ballistic is a highly-accurate ballistic calculator and range companion for the iPad. With its advanced capabilities, Ballistic can compensate for atmospheric conditions, Coriolis effect, gyroscopic spin drift, and more. It's also much more than an advanced trajectory calculator. With a vast library of nearly 5,000 projectiles and factory loads, rangefinder, range log, and head-up display, Ballistic is a complete mobile companion for hunting or at the range.

Ballistic's world renowned JBM ballistics engine delivers the gold standard in calculations that other applications compare themselves to.

iPad-Specific Features:
- iPad internal barometer supported
- Kestrel K5 LiNK / Drop integration (in-app purchase)
- Fully integrated split-screen view for ballistics calculations / range log
- Full screen 3D trajectory imaging
- Automatically updates ballistics calculations as you edit
- Full screen, hi-res charts + windowed-charts viewable in popovers
- Fully featured HUD with popover settings display
- Rotate in any orientation
- All of the features of Ballistic: Advanced Edition

Features:
- World renowned JBM ballistics engine for the most precise, accurate calculations in the industry.
- Load Library: 5,000 commercial and military projectiles and factory loads from leading manufacturers or specify your own projectile properties. Includes latest commercial data and military coefficients established at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Also includes Bryan Litz' advanced G7 ballistic coefficients and bullet lengths.
- iCloud Sync: Sync your favorites, optics profiles & range log to all of your other devices
- One-Touch Atmospheric Correction: Instantly adjust your calculations for zero or current atmosphere. Weather updated based on your current location (from a weather service), or enter your own atmospheric values.
- Advanced Wind Kit: Powerful tool enabling you to create complex wind configurations for up to eight different wind sources!
- Variable (Stepped) BCs: Includes many popular commercial projectiles from select manufacturers, for more precise calculations.
- Ballistic Charts: Display a chart of the current projectile including drop, energy, and velocity. Compare wind drift and up to eight projectiles on the same chart. Zoom charts up to 300% or save a full size chart to your photo album.
- HUD: Full featured Mil-Dot ballistics head-up display; estimate using on-screen Mil-dot reticle, and see milling holdovers, with easy on-screen adjustment.
- Target Log: Keep a journal of all your hunts, shoots, adjustments, points of impact, and scores. Includes group calculator, integrated score log, multiple target types, camera and GPS support. Generate cold barrel and scoring reports for each rifle.
- Angular Acquisition: Aim the device at the target like a remote control, or mount on your weapon to receive real-time angular correction.
- Adjustable Units: Elevation and windage output units in inches, centimeters, arcminutes, milliradians, and click values ranging from full click to 1/8 click (or custom click values).

... and much more!

iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 24, 2011 New version 2.5.2
  • August 19, 2011 New version 2.5.3
  • October 20, 2011 New version 2.5.4
  • October 28, 2011 New version 2.5.5
  • April 25, 2012 New version 2.5.8
  • August 02, 2012 New version 2.5.9
  • September 05, 2012 New version 2.6.0
  • September 18, 2012 New version 3.0
  • September 20, 2012 New version 3.1
  • September 26, 2012 New version 3.2
  • October 11, 2012 New version 3.4.0
  • October 20, 2012 New version 3.5.0
  • October 31, 2012 New version 3.6.0
  • November 01, 2012 New version 3.7.0
  • November 07, 2012 New version 3.7.1
  • November 15, 2012 New version 3.8
  • November 22, 2012 New version 3.9
  • November 29, 2012 New version 4.0
  • December 05, 2012 New version 4.1
  • December 12, 2012 New version 4.2
  • December 18, 2012 New version 4.2.1
  • February 09, 2013 New version 4.2.2
  • March 29, 2013 New version 4.2.3
  • June 18, 2013 New version 4.3.0
  • August 27, 2013 New version 4.3.1
  • September 18, 2013 New version 4.4.1
  • September 30, 2013 New version 4.6
  • October 02, 2013 New version 4.6.1
  • October 09, 2013 New version 4.6.3
  • October 11, 2013 New version 4.6.4
  • October 16, 2013 New version 4.7
  • October 23, 2013 New version 4.7.1
  • November 08, 2013 New version 4.8
  • November 20, 2013 New version 5.0
  • November 27, 2013 New version 5.0.1
  • December 02, 2013 New version 5.0.2
  • December 07, 2013 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $16.99
  • December 12, 2013 New version 5.0.3
  • December 15, 2013 Price increase: $16.99 -> $19.99
  • December 18, 2013 New version 5.0.4
  • December 21, 2013 New version 5.0.5
  • March 06, 2014 New version 5.0.6
  • May 10, 2014 New version 5.1
  • May 31, 2014 New version 5.1.1
  • July 06, 2014 Price increase: $19.99 -> $22.99
  • July 12, 2014 Price decrease: $22.99 -> $19.99
  • September 18, 2014 New version 5.1.4
  • September 23, 2014 New version 5.2
  • October 12, 2014 New version 5.3
  • October 25, 2014 New version 5.3.1
  • December 14, 2014 New version 5.3.2
  • January 27, 2015 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $9.99
  • January 28, 2015 Price increase: $9.99 -> $12.99
  • February 13, 2015 New version 6.0.0
  • February 13, 2015 Price increase: $12.99 -> $19.99
  • February 22, 2015 New version 6.0.1
  • March 07, 2015 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $9.99
  • March 14, 2015 New version 6.0.2
  • March 26, 2015 Price increase: $9.99 -> $19.99
  • June 24, 2015 New version 6.0.3
  • July 30, 2015 New version 6.0.4
  • August 22, 2015 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $9.99
  • August 24, 2015 Price increase: $9.99 -> $19.99
  • August 31, 2015 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $14.99
  • September 15, 2015 Price increase: $14.99 -> $19.99
  • September 30, 2015 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $14.99
  • October 07, 2015 Price increase: $14.99 -> $19.99
  • November 23, 2015 New version 6.1.0
  • January 11, 2016 New version 6.2.0
  • June 23, 2016 New version 6.2.1
  • August 19, 2016 New version 6.2.2
  • November 25, 2016 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $14.99
  • November 28, 2016 Price increase: $14.99 -> $19.99
  • December 16, 2016 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $14.99
  • January 04, 2017 Price increase: $14.99 -> $19.99
  • May 13, 2017 New version 6.2.4
  • May 13, 2017 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $14.99
  • June 14, 2019 New version 6.3.3
  • June 14, 2019 Price decrease: $14.99 -> $9.99
  • June 16, 2019 Price decrease: $14.99 -> $9.99
  • December 02, 2019 New version 6.5
  • December 02, 2019 Price decrease: $9.99 -> FREE!
  • December 10, 2019 Price increase: FREE! -> $4.99
  • December 17, 2019 Price increase: $4.99 -> $9.99
  • December 24, 2019 Price decrease: $9.99 -> $0.99
  • December 30, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $9.99
  • January 21, 2020 Price decrease: $9.99 -> FREE!
  • July 14, 2020 New version 6.5.3

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