Comparison

myArmsCache vs ARSENAL App

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

Head to head
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

About

ARSENAL App

Manage your firearm collection with detailed tracking of weapons, ammunition, and range sessions. Monitor readiness, set maintenance reminders, and generate insurance-ready reports. Offers advanced features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Track firearms with full specs and photos
  • Manage ammunition inventory with barcode scanning
  • Log range sessions and training drills
  • Monitor collection readiness with Intel Report
  • Set service and maintenance reminders
  • Export insurance-ready collection reports
Features
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ARSENAL is the firearm inventory management system built for serious collectors, veterans, and responsible gun owners. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Track every firearm in your collection with full specs, photos, serial numbers, and acquisition details • Manage ammunition inventory across all calibers with low-stock alerts and UPC barcode scanning • Log range sessions and training drills with performance analytics and trend tracking • Monitor collection readiness with an Intel Report that scores your preparedness • Set service reminders and maintenance schedules for every firearm • Export insurance-ready collection reports as PDF or CSV BUILT FOR OPERATORS: ARSENAL was designed by a veteran for the firearms community. The six-shooter PIN lock, military branch recognition, rank display, and tactical UI are intentional — this is not a generic inventory app. FREE TIER INCLUDES: Unlimited weapons, ammunition SKUs, range sessions, and Intel reports. No account required. Your data stays on your device. ARSENAL PRO: Unlock magazine tracking, accessories & NFA inventory, target photo logging, PDF export, advanced analytics, auto cloud sync, and unlimited photos — available as a monthly and annual subscription, or a one time purchase. ARSENAL is ad-free. Your collection data is never sold or shared. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

myArmsCache4 screens
ARSENAL App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myArmsCache at 2.2K against ARSENAL App's 3. ARSENAL App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ARSENAL App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARSENAL App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myArmsCache has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of ARSENAL App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myArmsCache versus ARSENAL App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyArmsCacheARSENAL App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDrea Creative LLCCONNOR STEVEN SCHEIDEL

Customer experience

myArmsCache

All ratings2,201 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative11.7%

ARSENAL App

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

ARSENAL App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

ARSENAL App

Subscriptions2
  • Arsenal Pro$2.991 Month
  • Arsenal Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is myArmsCache free?
myArmsCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARSENAL App free?
ARSENAL App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myArmsCache or ARSENAL App?
ARSENAL App is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while ARSENAL App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do myArmsCache or ARSENAL App have ads?
Neither myArmsCache nor ARSENAL App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myArmsCache or ARSENAL App?
myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARSENAL App every 3 weeks. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on October 29, 2026 and ARSENAL App on October 24, 2026.

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