# myArmsCache vs Ballistics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myArmsCache at 80% against Ballistics's 45%. myArmsCache also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 60) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Ballistics's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ballistics sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myArmsCache holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myArmsCache has 2.2K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of myArmsCache's written reviews are positive against 45% of Ballistics's.

myArmsCache ships an update monthly, Ballistics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myArmsCache | Ballistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239/reviews)** | [4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drea Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596509575) | [Nimoh Scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150935668) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistics/id1150935669)

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for riflemen, featuring multiple calculation methods, a comprehensive bullet database, and real-time adjustment updates. It offers custom virtual meters for environmental data and supports unlimited rifle/ammo configurations.

**Highlights:** Multiple ballistics calculation methods (Point Mass, Siacci, Pejsa), Comprehensive bullet database (3500+ entries), Real-time elevation/windage adjustment updates, Custom virtual meters (Anemometer, Inclinometer, etc.), Unlimited rifle/ammo configuration storage, Airgun mode with muzzle energy input, Stadiametric reticles with aiming pointers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Arms | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burris Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leupold & Stevens | $2.99 | one-time |
| SWFA SS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vortex Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hawke Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nightforce | $2.99 | one-time |
| Athlon Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sightron USA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vector Optics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zeiss | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmidt & Bender | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steiner | $2.99 | one-time |
| March | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myArmsCache free?

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

### Is Ballistics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myArmsCache or Ballistics?

myArmsCache is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Ballistics averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.

### Do myArmsCache or Ballistics have ads?

Neither myArmsCache nor Ballistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myArmsCache or Ballistics?

myArmsCache ships an update monthly, and Ballistics every 2 months. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ballistics on September 17, 2026.

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