# myArmsCache vs ArmedIQ

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myArmsCache at 2.2K against ArmedIQ's 1. ArmedIQ's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 ArmedIQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArmedIQ 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, ArmedIQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myArmsCache | ArmedIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myarmscache/id1144651239/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armediq/id6771452201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Drea Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596509575) | [Ryan Pedigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896780827) |

## 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


### ArmedIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armediq/id6771452201)

A private, offline-first vault for firearm owners to digitally manage their entire collection, including firearms, ammunition, NFA paperwork, and hunting/fishing logs. Track range sessions, competition results, and portfolio value with detailed analytics and secure, encrypted storage.

**Highlights:** Collection management for firearms, optics, and accessories, Ammunition and reloading component tracking, NFA forms, trusts, and tax stamp organization, Range day logging and DOPE cards, Hunt and fish logbooks with license tracking, Competition performance analytics, Secure, encrypted, and offline-first data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Range Days - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Marksman - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Range Days - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Range Days - Annually | $24.99 | per year |
| Marksman - Annually | $99.99 | per year |
| Sportsman - Annually | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myArmsCache free?

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

### Is ArmedIQ free?

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

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

ArmedIQ is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while ArmedIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myArmsCache or ArmedIQ have ads?

Neither myArmsCache nor ArmedIQ shows ads.

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

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArmedIQ every 5 days. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on October 16, 2026 and ArmedIQ on October 9, 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.*