Comparison

Vihtavuori Reload vs RAD Development

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

Head to head
About

Vihtavuori Reload

This app assists with the reloading process and helps manage custom reloading recipes for various weapons and calibers. It provides easy access to the latest reloading data and information from the manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Manage reloading recipes
  • Create new recipes
  • Organize by weapon and caliber
  • Access latest reloading data
  • Print recipes via email
Features
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Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powders. As important is strict following of the instructions given by the manufacturers of the reloading equipment as well as the reloading components. Attention paid to detail and patience ensures safety and quality. Vihtavuori Reload is application to help you with reloading process as well as to keep track on your reloading recipes. You can easily manage your current recipes as well as create new ones. Print out your recipes by sending those to your e-mail. Create recipes to as many weapons and calibres you want. Everything stays in order in Vihtavuori Reload. With Vihtavuori Reload you have easy access to latest Vihtavuori Reloading Data as well as other Vihtavuori information. For over 90 years, Vihtavuori has been known for producing high quality propellant with reliable ballistic performance, long shelf-Life and wide variety selection. All of our powders meet the strict requirements of both civilian and military needs

About

RAD Development

This app allows handloaders to meticulously record detailed notes on over 65 data points for rifle specifications, case preparation, bullet, powder, and environmental factors. It offers 5 different charts to track load development, improving the handloading experience with an easy-to-navigate interface.

Highlights
  • Record 65+ handloading data points
  • Track load development with 5 charts
  • Detailed case preparation data
  • Rifle, bullet, powder, and environment data
  • Easy-to-navigate interface
  • Offline access to notes
Features
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Reloading All Day Development provides the individual handloader to record all of his notes in one place with great detail. Finally, offering the ability to record over 65+ different handloading data points and 5 different charts for load development, one can surely find everything they need to record their information into with an easy to navigate interface. We value the importance of information by providing the tools necessary to improve the individual handloading experience. Most of all, being reloaders ourselves, we understand and listen to the individual handloader and provide virtually everything one would want to record. Our app specifically provides Rifle Specs, Case Preparation, Bullet, Powder, and Environment data points for you to record. Along with 5 other charts to track load development in great detail. For example, our Case Preparation category has many data inputs: Case Brand, Lot Number, Shell Plate Number, Number of Case Firings, Is the Case Annealed?, Case Neck Thickness, Volumetric Weight of Cases on Average, Neck Expanding Mandrel Size, Bushing Size, Full-Length, Full-Length Bushing, Neck-sizing, Flash Holes, Are Flash Holes Uniformed?, Flash Hole Size, Beginning Shoulder Depth, Shoulder Setback, Neck Tension, Case Trim Length, Is Donut Removed?, Neck Turn?, Case Mouth Runout, Primer Type, Primer Pocket Depth, Primer Height from Bottom of Cup to Top of Cup, Bottom of Primer to Top of Anvil, How Far is Primer Below Flush of Case Head?, Chamfer and Deburring angle. As one can see, this is just one aspect of the options we allow users to record their information into. Our main goal with this app is to provide you with the tools necessary to step outside of the box and ultimately help improve your processes. • Easy to navigate • 1 GB converts to over 500+ loads • 27 different data points for just case prep • 65+ different data points for you to record • 5 different charts for load development • No need for cellular service to access notes or use the app • 6+ of more updates planned. • Active community outreach to listen to what you want to see on the app and making it become a reality.

Screenshots

Vihtavuori Reload4 screens
RAD Development4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vihtavuori Reload at Free against RAD Development's $1.99. RAD Development's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (70% vs 29%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Vihtavuori Reload is free to download; RAD Development costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAD Development holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Vihtavuori Reload's written reviews are positive against 70% of RAD Development's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vihtavuori Reload ships an update every 7 months, RAD Development every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vihtavuori Reload versus RAD Development: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVihtavuori ReloadRAD Development
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.5 (28 ratings)4.3 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRightSpot LtdBlake Williams

Customer experience

Vihtavuori Reload

All ratings28 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral23.8%
Negative47.6%

RAD Development

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vihtavuori Reload

No in-app purchases

None

RAD Development

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vihtavuori Reload free?
Vihtavuori Reload is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAD Development free?
RAD Development costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vihtavuori Reload or RAD Development?
RAD Development is rated higher. Vihtavuori Reload averages 3.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RAD Development averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do Vihtavuori Reload or RAD Development have ads?
Neither Vihtavuori Reload nor RAD Development shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vihtavuori Reload or RAD Development?
Vihtavuori Reload ships an update every 7 months, and RAD Development every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vihtavuori Reload was updated on November 2, 2026 and RAD Development on November 3, 2026.

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