# GunStatus — SAPS Firearm Status Tracker

> SAPS Firearm Status Tracker (iPhone/iPad app by Rudi Louw.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunstatus/id6753670525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rudi Louw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844299408)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunstatus/id6753670525/reviews.md

## What is GunStatus?

Put your firearm licence on autopilot. GunStatus checks SAPS for you and alerts you when your application status changes.
Log shooting sessions, photos, and PDF exports for your records, licensing, or renewals.

Stay informed. Stay compliant. Plan ahead for renewals.

START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL
Full Premium access during the trial. Cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings.

AUTOMATIC SAPS STATUS TRACKING (Premium / Trial)
• Background status checks
• Push notifications when your status changes
• New applications, renewals, competency and other application types
• Less manual checking on SAPS sites

NEVER MISS A RENEWAL DEADLINE (Premium / Trial)
• 7-month renewal warning
• 6-month document preparation reminder
• Based on licence expiry dates you enter
• Renewal notifications require Premium or an active trial

SHOOTING LOG
• Target practice, hunting, recreational, and custom sessions
• Distance, rounds, dates, notes, and more
• Photos, search, filter, sort, share summaries, PDF export

Free: 2 sessions, 2 photos per session, one single-session PDF export.
Premium: unlimited sessions and photos, full PDF / export options.

COLLECTION & DEVICES
• Premium: Unlimited firearms. Free: Up to 2 firearms
• Serials, calibre, notes, photos, status history
• iPhone and iPad; optional iCloud when enabled

PRIVACY
Data is stored on your device. SAPS is contacted for status checks, including background checks for eligible Premium users. iCloud uses Apple’s infrastructure. A small backend may be used for push registration and operations. See Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data or use it for ads.

FOR SA OWNERS
SAPS online enquiry integration; built around local licensing and renewal workflows.

FREE: Manual SAPS checks, 2 firearms, application history, limited shooting log (2 sessions, 2 photos/session), one PDF export.

PREMIUM: Background checks (where available), push alerts, unlimited firearms, renewal reminders, unlimited shooting log & photos, full PDF options.

R29.99/month • R249.99/year. 7-day trial where available.

TERMS: Charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in Apple Account Settings. Trial rules follow your region.

Terms: https://gunstatus.co.za/terms-of-service/
Privacy: https://gunstatus.co.za/privacy-policy/
Support: info@gunstatus.co.za

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan (Best Value) | $14.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2026-07-27

Fixed an issue where older status updates could reappear as new alerts when opening the app. Status notifications now only show when something has actually changed.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-05-23

•	Clearer SAPS offline handling
•	My Applications button - no stuck checks while SAPS is down

### 2.1 — 2026-05-21

• Stability and reliability improvements

### 2.0 — 2026-05-12

• Shooting tab - Log target practice, hunting, recreational, and custom sessions for each firearm.
• Photos & notes - Attach images and keep a clear history for every session.
• Find anything faster - Search, filter, and sort your log.
• Share or download PDF - Share a shooting session summary, or export a PDF of your log.
• Updated onboarding - A quicker tour of the main features.
• Upgrade screen - Clearer explanation of subscription benefits.
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 1.0.26 — 2026-04-10

•	Improved accuracy of competency application tracking
•	Fixed an issue where certain stages (like CRC completion) could display incorrectly
•	Updated timeline logic to better match official SAPS status updates
•	Enhanced overall reliability and performance

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