# ARMI MAGAZINE. vs Blast Buddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blast Buddy at every 2 weeks against ARMI MAGAZINE.'s every 49 months. ARMI MAGAZINE.'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARMI MAGAZINE. sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Blast Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARMI MAGAZINE. ships an update every 49 months, Blast Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARMI MAGAZINE. | Blast Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-buddy-shot-timer/id6450191739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [ENDCODE SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463286939) |

## What reviewers say

### ARMI MAGAZINE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armi-magazine/id1068507274)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Armi Magazine | $3.99 | per month |
| Aprile 2020 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giugno 2020 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aprile 2021 (id:347251) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Maggio  2021 (id:350398) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giugno 2021 (id:354431) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Maggio 2026 (pp:1144243) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dicembre 2026 (pp:1131338) | $3.99 | one-time |
| SPECIALE LE PIS... (id:815524) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Speciale Law E... (pp:1138194) | $6.99 | one-time |


### Blast Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-buddy-shot-timer/id6450191739)

This app acts as a shot timer and training companion for competitive shooters and airsoft players. It allows users to time drills, film runs, and analyze performance data. Features include a par timer, video analysis with overlays, multi-angle editing, stage building, and AI coaching.

**Highlights:** Free shot timer with unlimited shots, Par timer for hands-free training, Video analysis with timer overlays, Multi-angle video editing, Stage builder with 3D and AR, AI personal coach for drill recommendations, Performance analytics and competition scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARMI MAGAZINE. free?

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

### Is Blast Buddy free?

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

### Do ARMI MAGAZINE. or Blast Buddy have ads?

Neither ARMI MAGAZINE. nor Blast Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARMI MAGAZINE. or Blast Buddy?

ARMI MAGAZINE. ships an update every 49 months, and Blast Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARMI MAGAZINE. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Blast Buddy on November 3, 2026.

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