Comparison

myArmsCache vs 2A

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

2A

Organize your firearm collection with detailed records of inventory, range visits, and maintenance. Track make, model, caliber, serial number, and more for responsible firearm ownership.

Highlights
  • Track firearm inventory
  • Log range visits and shooting sessions
  • Record maintenance and cleaning
  • Store firearm photos
  • Search and filter collection
  • Add custom details and notes
Features
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Take control of your firearm records with one secure, easy-to-use app. Whether you’re a collector, recreational shooter, competitive shooter, or hunter, this app helps you organize your firearm collection and keep detailed records in one convenient place. Key Features • Track your firearm inventory • Record make, model, caliber, serial number, purchase date, and value • Log range visits and shooting sessions • Track round counts for each firearm • Record maintenance, cleaning, and repairs • Add notes, accessories, and custom details • Store photos of each firearm • Search and filter your collection quickly • View shooting and maintenance history at a glance Stay Organized Keep accurate records of your collection, monitor maintenance schedules, and maintain a complete history of every firearm you own. Designed for Responsible Firearm Owners Whether you own one firearm or an extensive collection, this app provides a simple and reliable way to organize your records and track your time at the range. Your data stays organized and readily available whenever you need it.

Screenshots

myArmsCache4 screens
2A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: myArmsCache at Free against 2A's $1.99. myArmsCache also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). 2A's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

myArmsCache is free to download; 2A costs $1.99 up front. myArmsCache sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 2A asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2A 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, 2A every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myArmsCache versus 2A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyArmsCache2A
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDrea Creative LLCLarry Miller

Customer experience

myArmsCache

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

2A

All ratings1 ratings
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

2A

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
None

2A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myArmsCache free?
myArmsCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2A free?
2A costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myArmsCache or 2A?
2A is rated higher. myArmsCache averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while 2A averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myArmsCache or 2A have ads?
Neither myArmsCache nor 2A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myArmsCache or 2A?
myArmsCache ships an update every 3 weeks, and 2A every 5 days. Most recently, myArmsCache was updated on October 20, 2026 and 2A on October 13, 2026.

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