# GunVault vs ArmedIQ

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GunVault at 89 against ArmedIQ's 1. ArmedIQ's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GunVault sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GunVault has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GunVault ships an update every 3 days, ArmedIQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GunVault | ArmedIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunvault/id1204610507/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armediq/id6771452201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Veliyan Georgiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204610506) | [Ryan Pedigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896780827) |

## What reviewers say

### GunVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunvault/id1204610507)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashboards and Analytics | $2.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync, Export, Reports | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 GunVault free?

GunVault 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, GunVault or ArmedIQ?

ArmedIQ is rated higher. GunVault averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while ArmedIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GunVault or ArmedIQ have ads?

Neither GunVault nor ArmedIQ shows ads.

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

GunVault ships an update every 3 days, and ArmedIQ every 5 days. Most recently, GunVault was updated on October 24, 2026 and ArmedIQ on October 9, 2026.

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