Comparison

Gun Vault Tools vs LTC FileGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gun Vault Tools

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
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Log and track your gun range training! Useful range tools and drills! Save & email your gun & ammo list, license list, and range logs! Improve your target shooting at the gun range using the firearm drills while tracking range & gun usage. This app has the tools you need to safely & efficiently train and practice your firearm technique, all in one place. Carrying a firearm or keeping one at home for family protection is a great responsibility. Whether you have a CCW license, live in a Constitutional Carry State, or just keep one at home to protect your family’s residence, it is incumbent upon you to frequently train and be familiar with your firearm(s). It makes sense to track your range usage, not only for your own knowledge, but as evidence if ever involved in a self-defense scenario. It is also helpful for an easy one-stop-location to track your firearms (including cost, serial #, and date of purchase) and your Conceal Carry licenses. You can match up your firearm to the range sessions, and track the number of rounds fired. You also can set up early warnings for when your CCW license(s) are about to expire or have expired. Dashboard – Quick statistics about your Range Trips, Licenses, and Firearms. Shot Timer – Log your shots fired from buzzer to last shot. Can set a delay for solo practice. Can also be set to time shots in dry fire practice. Buzzer – Can set to a random delay for solo practice and dry fire practice. Random Target Buzzer - Fully configurable. Can be set to call out random targets at random intervals for Figure 8 and other drills that need an element of surprise. Range Log – Track your range sessions, including firearm used, rounds fired, location, date, time spent, and more. Save the address, GPS and picture of the range. Firearm Log – Track your firearm purchases, serial #, date purchased, price paid, rounds fired, and pictures. Keep this useful data in one place if the firearms are ever lost or stolen. License Log – Track your CCW (Conceal Carry) Licenses, date acquired, date expiring, license number, picture, and other notes. Provides warning on homepage of licenses that are near expiration and ones that have expired. Ammo Log - Track your ammo purchases and use. Training Log - Track your firearms training. Misc. Log - Track your firearm accessories and related products. Dry Fire Drills – Instructions and information on various dry-fire drills (including random drill selector). Live Fire Drills – Detailed instructions, tips, and pictures of several popular target drills. Includes random drill selector if you want to rotate your drills of the day. Gun Safety - Basic tips to remember from trusted organizations. Security – App can be locked to your password or your fingerprint Backup & Import - Ability to Import / Export data across devices, backup old data, and email data to yourself or other apps. This app includes future updates (with more tools, drills, and exciting features) for free. No subscription fee or ongoing charge. Now includes Auto feature to manage your ammo inventory when you log your range trips. Know how many rounds you have available of each caliber at a glance. Disclaimer: Gun safety is a paramount concern for any shooter. Only use a firearm if you are an experienced shooter, or under the direct supervision of an experienced shooter. There is no substitute for following safe gun handling and target shooting techniques at all time. By downloading or using this app, you agree to hold the app authors and owners harmless and without liability. You are responsible for abiding by all applicable laws. Please see full Disclaimer on Developer Website (below).

About

LTC FileGuard

Features
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Created by a Texas License to Carry instructor for Texas License to Carry instructors, LTC FileGuard streamlines the Texas DPS LTC paperwork (LTC-104/LTC-8). All LTC-104's and LTC-8's are created and managed within LTC FileGuard, including sending students their LTC-104 and maintaining records per regulations. Instructors can also use the LTC qualification tool and students can sign liability waivers. LTC FileGuard is for all Texas LTC instructors, whether you are doing full LTC classes or qualifications only. No more having to fill out LTC-104's manually, make copies and then issue it to the student. Features: - Scan Texas DL/ID cards to auto fill student info - Create LTC-104 and LTC-8 forms - Manage students - Create groups/classes - Email students their LTC-104 - Liability Waivers - LTC FileGuard maintains all LTC-104 records for 6 years - All data is encrypted and stored secured + more Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gun Vault Tools4 screens
LTC FileGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LTC FileGuard at Free against Gun Vault Tools's $0.99. Gun Vault Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

LTC FileGuard is free to download; Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99 up front. LTC FileGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Gun Vault Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, LTC FileGuard every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gun Vault Tools versus LTC FileGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGun Vault ToolsLTC FileGuard
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkman Consulting LLCBlue Line LTC LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gun Vault Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LTC FileGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$10.001 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$100.001 Year

Questions

Is Gun Vault Tools free?
Gun Vault Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LTC FileGuard free?
LTC FileGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gun Vault Tools or LTC FileGuard have ads?
Neither Gun Vault Tools nor LTC FileGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gun Vault Tools or LTC FileGuard?
Gun Vault Tools ships an update every 4 months, and LTC FileGuard every 6 months. Most recently, Gun Vault Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and LTC FileGuard on October 19, 2026.

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