# AB Quantum

> Applied Ballistics Quantum

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id785619104](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id785619104)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id785619104`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Applied Ballistics
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,671 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2014-07-13
- **Size:** 298 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ab-quantum/id785619104)
- **Website:** [http://www.appliedballisticsllc.com/](http://www.appliedballisticsllc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appliedballisticsllc.com/policies/](https://appliedballisticsllc.com/policies/)

## Description

Applied Ballistics Quantum is a state-of-the-art ballistics app that combines a complete solver with robust profile management for long-range shooting. The all-new one-handed UI puts major features within reach, enabling rapid field solutions and a streamlined user experience.

AB Quantum introduces AB Quantum Connect and AB Quantum Sync for instant device pairing and encrypted cloud backups, plus customizable range and target cards, a growing reticle library, and chronograph integration for automatic velocity capture. Built for ongoing innovation, AB Quantum keeps rifle data synced across devices and backed up securely.

## Rankings

- #35,091 — Overall

## Review summary

AB Quantum is a powerful ballistic app with advanced modeling and real-time analysis, and strong hardware integration (Kestrel, Garmin, wearables) that makes it especially useful for professionals and long-range shooters. However, it faces stability and reliability issues (crashes, freezes, wind data glitches) and usability complaints about a steep learning curve and a less friendly new interface. Repeatedly cited gaps include Apple Watch HUD, remote waypoint support, vortex scope profiles, and some licensing/paywall changes, along with mixed support experiences.

### Pros

- Powerful, feature-rich ballistic solver with advanced models (Monte Carlo WEZ, radar-verified drag) and real-time expert analysis (Spotter).
- Strong hardware integration: load/sync profiles from Kestrel, sync with Garmin watches, and display firing solutions on wearables.
- Pro-level usefulness for instructors and long-range shooters; accurate at extreme distances and across calibers; widely applicable.
- Clean, modern interface and strong overall capabilities that many users compare favorably to competitors.

### Cons

- Stability and reliability issues: crashes after iOS updates, random freezes, and intermittent comms/wind data problems with Kestrel.
- Usability concerns: steep learning curve and some users finding the new interface less friendly than the old version.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id785619104)