Comparison

VAULTEK vs myArmsCache

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

Head to head
About

VAULTEK

Control and monitor your smart safe remotely. Manage user access, view activity logs, and check battery levels. Securely open your safe with a simple swipe.

Highlights
  • Manage user accounts
  • Track usage history
  • Check battery status
  • Remote safe opening
  • User interaction
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The custom app brings a new level of interaction between you and your Vaultek™ safe. You can perform multiple tasks including managing user accounts, tracking usage history, checking battery status, and even opening your Vaultek™ with one simple swipe.

About

myArmsCache

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
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YOUR RECORDS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE The information and photos you add to myArmsCache are stored on your device, not on a server. No account or registration is required. ONE OF THE ORIGINAL GUN APPS myArmsCache has been on the App Store for 10 years. • Used by thousands of gun owners. • Featured in American Handgunner and Athlon Outdoors. • Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Created by a developer, not a company. AUTOMATIC ROUNDS TRACKING Log a Range Report and everything updates automatically: 1. Ammo Updated: the rounds you fired are subtracted from your inventory, so your counts stay up to date. 2. Rounds & Malfunctions Added: round counts and any malfunctions are added to each firearm, magazine, accessory, and the ammo you used. 3. Maintenance Updated: if a firearm reaches its cleaning interval, it's added to your maintenance queue. MANAGE YOUR COLLECTION myArmsCache helps you manage your collection all in one place FIREARMS Maintain a detailed ownership record for every gun in your collection — kept current every time you log a Range Report or a Maintenance record • Firearm Details & Photos: including purchase and sale information • Assigned Items: magazines and accessories used with the firearm and parts installed on it • Range Activity: total rounds fired, last-fired date, and malfunctions • Maintenance and Repair History: record cleanings, inspections, repairs, and other service, including what was done, when it was completed, and what it cost AMMO Always know how much ammo you have available (set a target and know when to buy before you run low). Track the rounds purchased and fired — counts update automatically when you add a purchase or log a Range Report • Ammo Details & Photo • Purchase History: number of times purchased, total spent, cost per round • Range Use and Malfunctions: total rounds fired, malfunctions, the last-used date • Total Ammo Available: rounds available by caliber, manufacturer, and bullet type MAGAZINES Keep a record for every magazine you own — what guns it's used with, where it is, what you paid, how often you have used it, and how reliably it has performed. • Magazine Details & Photos: including purchase information • Assigned Firearms: guns each magazine is used with • Reliability Rating: know which magazines perform the best • Range Activity: total rounds fired, last used date, and malfunctions RANGE REPORT Keep a detailed log of your time at the range — including the guns, ammo, and magazines used, target photos, distance, weather, time, malfunctions, and rounds fired. ORGANIZATION Create custom tags to organize your collection. Use the same tag across guns, ammo, magazines, accessories, and parts — for example, use an “NFA” tag to group related items COLLECTION INSIGHTS View detailed breakdowns & spending in every section • Firearms: What you own, what it's worth & what you've spent by caliber, manufacturer, firearm type • Ammo: Rounds on hand, what they cost, cost per round & what you've shot by caliber, manufacturer, bullet type • Magazines: What you own & what you've spent by caliber, manufacturer, capacity • Range: What you spent & rounds fired by gun and caliber • Maintenance: What's been serviced & what it cost by maintenance type BE PREPARED • Insurance Reports: generate a PDF report for one or multiple firearms, including photos • CSV Export: export a CSV file for Guns, Ammo, Accessories, Magazines, Parts, Maintenance, and Range Reports • Backup & Restore: create a backup file to protect your data or move it to a new device YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS Submit feature requests and vote on what you'd like to see added to the app -------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Your subscription is processed via your App Store account and will automatically renew according to Apple's terms and conditions. You can manage your subscription plans in your App Store Account Settings Privacy: https://myArmsCache.com/privacy Terms: https://myArmsCache.com/terms

Screenshots

VAULTEK1 screens
myArmsCache4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myArmsCache at 4.7 against VAULTEK's 2.8. myArmsCache also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VAULTEK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VAULTEK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myArmsCache holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myArmsCache has 2.2K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of VAULTEK's written reviews are positive against 80% of myArmsCache's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, myArmsCache every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VAULTEK versus myArmsCache: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAULTEKmyArmsCache
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (205 ratings)4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2052.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVaultek Safe, Inc.Drea Creative LLC

Customer experience

VAULTEK

All ratings205 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative49.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

myArmsCache

All ratings2,195 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative12.1%

User reviews

VAULTEK

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure pattern lock authentication
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation
  • 📊 Detailed access history and logging
  • 🔋 Battery level monitoring
  • 💡 Remote safe unlock capability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes during pairing
  • ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent connection times
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design (appears from 2009-2010s era)
  • 🔐 Pattern lock instead of modern biometric authentication

myArmsCache

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

VAULTEK

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to pair with safe
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently and unexpectedly
  • Pattern unlock touch response areas poorly calibrated
  • App fails to detect safe even when nearby
  • Vault name saves with corrupted characters/symbols
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  • Fingerprints fail to save correctly
  • False tamper alerts when closing door
  • Push notifications not functional despite being listed
  • App not appearing in phone notification settings
  • Requires battery removal from safe to reset connection
  • Pattern lock prompt appears without user configuration
  • Blank screen with no troubleshooting options on failure
  • Inconsistent biometric reader sensitivity
  • App incompatible with newer iPhone models despite claims

Requested features

14 requests
  • Push notifications for tamper alerts and battery warnings
  • Face ID and Touch ID support instead of pattern lock
  • Automatic Bluetooth connection without manual pairing
  • Low battery notifications and alerts
  • Failed access attempt logging
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  • Multi-phone support for same safe
  • Unified single app for all safe models
  • WiFi connectivity option
  • Extended Bluetooth range
  • Widget support for quick status checks
  • Numeric PIN option instead of pattern
  • Improved fingerprint position management
  • Emergency access notifications
  • Modern iOS design language and layout

myArmsCache

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Issues with restoring purchases and accessing full app functionality

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Barcode/QR code scanning for faster data entry

In-app purchases

None

VAULTEK

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

myArmsCache

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium Membership7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 6-Month Premium Membership7 Days trial$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is VAULTEK free?
VAULTEK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myArmsCache free?
myArmsCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VAULTEK or myArmsCache?
myArmsCache is rated higher. VAULTEK averages 2.8 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while myArmsCache averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.
Do VAULTEK or myArmsCache have ads?
Neither VAULTEK nor myArmsCache shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAULTEK or myArmsCache?
VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, and myArmsCache every 3 weeks. Most recently, VAULTEK was updated on July 18, 2026 and myArmsCache on September 26, 2026.

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