# Gun Vault Tools vs myArmsCache

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myArmsCache at 81% against Gun Vault Tools's 32%. myArmsCache also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.6). Gun Vault Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

myArmsCache is free to download; Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99 up front. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gun Vault Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

myArmsCache holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myArmsCache has 2.2K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Gun Vault Tools's written reviews are positive against 81% of myArmsCache's.

Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, myArmsCache every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Vault Tools | myArmsCache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-vault-tools/id1013237933/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Workman Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430118017) | [Drea Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596509575) |

## What reviewers say

### Gun Vault Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-vault-tools/id1013237933)

Log and track your firearm training, gun collection, and licenses. Includes range tools, drills, and safety tips to improve shooting skills and manage your firearm inventory. Offers data backup and export features.

**Highlights:** Range training log, Firearm and ammo inventory, License tracking with expiration alerts, Shot timer and buzzer, Random target drills, Data backup and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### myArmsCache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239)

Easily track your firearms, ammunition, magazines, and accessories. Record range visits, monitor spending, and manage maintenance. All your data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Detailed firearm and accessory inventory, Ammo usage and purchase tracking, Magazine management and reliability ratings, Maintenance and repair logs, Range visit records with target photos, Shopping and wish lists, Customizable organization with tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Premium Membership | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for all firearms needs
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Excellent for inventory and organization
- 🔒 Secure way to store firearm information
- 👍 Comprehensive features for tracking guns, accessories, ammo, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss and syncing across devices
- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating for previous paid users
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and storage
- 👎 Limited free version with restricted functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Issues with restoring purchases and accessing full app functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload documents and PDFs
- More flexible photo management (e.g., multiple photos per item, zoom/crop)
- Improved ammo tracking and reporting
- Sync data across multiple devices
- Customizable views and reports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun Vault Tools free?

Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myArmsCache free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gun Vault Tools or myArmsCache?

myArmsCache is rated higher. Gun Vault Tools averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while myArmsCache averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Gun Vault Tools or myArmsCache have ads?

Neither Gun Vault Tools nor myArmsCache shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Vault Tools or myArmsCache?

Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, and myArmsCache every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gun Vault Tools was updated on October 15, 2026 and myArmsCache on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*