Comparison

GunVault vs Armur

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

Head to head
About

GunVault

Manage your firearm collection privately and securely. Track firearms, accessories, and ammunition with detailed records and photos. Includes service history, range sessions, and kit creation.

Highlights
  • Firearm tracking by make, model, serial number
  • Service and range session records
  • Attach photos to firearms
  • Accessory and ammunition tracking
  • Combine guns and accessories into kits
  • iCloud sync (premium)
  • Data export and PDF reports (premium)
Features
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Gun Vault is the original and completely private app for firearm owners, collectors, hunters, and shooting enthusiasts. With GunVault you can: - Keep track of firearms by make, model, serial number, caliber, finish, and more. - Store service records. - Keep record of range sessions - Attach photos to each firearm. - Keep track of accessories by name, quantity etc. - keep track of ammo by caliber, grain, make, model, number of rounds and more as well as individual ammo transactions - combine guns and accessories into kits The premium features unlock: - iCloud sync - cross device data sync using your own private iCloud account - Export data - various exports in CSV format - Reports - various reports in PDF format - Analytics - User, collection, and firearm-level analytics on volume, frequency, intensity, reliability etc.  - Dashboards - Maintenance dashboards showing collection and gun health along with maintenance work queue.

About

Armur

This app provides a secure digital vault for firearm collectors to meticulously document their collections. It allows users to store detailed information, provenance, maintenance logs, and range session data, with options for local storage or encrypted cloud sync. The app is designed for privacy and control, offering no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Private firearm record vault
  • Local-only data storage
  • Optional encrypted cloud sync
  • Document configuration, serials, purchase info
  • Log maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
  • Record range sessions and round counts
  • Attach invoices, receipts, and correspondence
Features
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We as fine gun owners admire the craftsmanship, history, and significance of every piece in our collection. We take pride in owning and sharing them—yet too often, the records that preserve provenance, condition, and ownership are incomplete or neglected. Over time, details fall through the cracks and are lost - which can generate unnecessary stress impacting our peace of mind. Armur is a private firearm record vault designed for serious collectors who value documentation, provenance, and control. Choose how your data is stored: - keep everything local on your device, or - use encrypted cloud sync for secure access across devices You remain in control at all times. Export your records anytime. Built for Privacy and Control: - Local-only mode (no cloud required) - Optional encrypted sync - No ads, no tracking, no data selling - Your records are never locked in Armur is designed so your documentation remains yours — even long term. Document Every Firearm Properly: Log each firearm in detail: - configuration, serials, and purchase info - photos, notes, and attachments - invoices, provenance, and correspondence Keep everything in one structured, searchable place. Preserve Provenance: Attach and organize: - receipts and invoices - auction catalogs - letters and maker correspondence - export permits and documentation Build a complete, lasting record for each firearm. Track Maintenance and Use: - log cleanings, repairs, and upgrades - track round counts per firearm - receive reminders based on usage Maintain a clear service history over time. Record Range Sessions - log when, where, and what you shot - attach notes, photos, targets, and load data - build a performance history over time Curated Resources: Discover: - magazines and publications - auctions and marketplaces - gunsmiths and shooting grounds - collector associations Built for the Long Term: - Collectors invest years into their records. - Your documentation should not depend on a single system. Armur ensures your data remains accessible, exportable, and under your control.

Screenshots

GunVault4 screens
Armur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Armur at 100% against GunVault's 55%. Armur also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GunVault's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (89 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GunVault sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Armur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Armur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GunVault has 89 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of GunVault's written reviews are positive against 100% of Armur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GunVault ships an update every 3 days, Armur every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GunVault versus Armur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunVaultArmur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (89 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB141 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVeliyan GeorgievJitendra Puri

Customer experience

GunVault

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral22.7%
Negative22.7%

Armur

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GunVault

One-time2
  • Dashboards and Analytics$2.99
  • iCloud Sync, Export, Reports$2.99
2 purchases

Armur

Subscriptions2
  • Armur Premium Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year

Questions

Is GunVault free?
GunVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Armur free?
Armur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GunVault or Armur?
Armur is rated higher. GunVault averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Armur averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GunVault or Armur have ads?
Neither GunVault nor Armur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GunVault or Armur?
GunVault ships an update every 3 days, and Armur every 2 weeks. Most recently, GunVault was updated on October 24, 2026 and Armur on October 24, 2026.

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