# myArmsCache vs Dry Fire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myArmsCache at 81% against Dry Fire's 14%. myArmsCache also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Dry Fire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dry Fire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myArmsCache holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myArmsCache has 2.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of myArmsCache's written reviews are positive against 14% of Dry Fire's.

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, Dry Fire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myArmsCache | Dry Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239/reviews)** | [2.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-fire-shot-timer/id1601447994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drea Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596509575) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## 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


### Dry Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-fire-shot-timer/id1601447994)

This app functions as a shot timer for firearms practice, offering various drill types like single shot, multi shot, and par time. It includes customizable start delays, optional countdowns, and adjustable sensitivity levels for effective training.

**Highlights:** Single shot drills, Multi shot drills, Par time drills, Split time drills, Start delays, Optional countdown, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotTimer Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myArmsCache free?

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

### Is Dry Fire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myArmsCache or Dry Fire?

myArmsCache is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Dry Fire averages 2.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do myArmsCache or Dry Fire have ads?

Neither myArmsCache nor Dry Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myArmsCache or Dry Fire?

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dry Fire every 5 months. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dry Fire on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*