GunVault vs Gun Value
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GunVault
Manage your firearm collection privately with this app. Track firearms, accessories, and ammunition with detailed records and photos. Premium features offer advanced analytics, reports, and cross-device synchronization.
- Firearm tracking by make, model, serial number
- Service and range session records
- Photo attachment for firearms
- Accessory and ammunition management
- Kit creation with guns and accessories
- iCloud sync (premium)
- Data export and PDF reports (premium)
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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.
Gun Value
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Identify and value any firearm with intelligent scan analysis. Get the make, model, caliber, year, and estimated collector value in seconds, from antique revolvers to modern rifles and shotguns. For identification and valuation only. INSTANT FIREARM IDENTIFICATION Snap one photo of any gun and get a detailed appraisal in seconds. The scan reads the maker roll marks, model, caliber stamp, finish, and profile to identify the exact firearm, its era, and what it is worth. Works on handguns, rifles, shotguns, military surplus, and antique black powder arms. COMPLETE FIREARM DETAILS Each identification includes: - Make, model, and variant (Colt, Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Ruger, Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, and more) - Type and action (revolver, semi-auto pistol, bolt, lever, pump, break-action) - Caliber or gauge - Manufacture year and era - Finish (blued, case-hardened, nickel, parkerized, stainless) - Country of origin and proof marks - Military, antique, curio & relic, or commemorative classification - Estimated collector value range MARKINGS, SERIAL & DATING Read the small details that drive value. The app reads maker addresses, patent dates, model designations, caliber stamps, and proof and acceptance marks, then estimates the year of manufacture from serial ranges and date codes. ORIGINALITY & CONDITION Tell an original from a refinished or reproduction gun before you buy or sell: - Reblued, refinished, or restored finish detection - Mismatched or force-matched serial numbers - Restamped markings and aftermarket engraving - Modern reproduction presented as an original - Condition assessment on bore, finish, and mechanical wear 6 EXPERT COLLECTOR TOOLS INCLUDED - Caliber & Cartridge Guide (free): 45+ calibers and gauges with the guns that use them - Value Estimator: adjust a reference price by condition and originality - Condition Grader: estimate an NRA-style condition grade from what you can see - Originality Checklist: spot refinished, mismatched, or reproduction firearms - Proof Mark Guide: identify country of origin and era from proof marks - Serial Number Dating: estimate the year of manufacture by maker ALL TYPES SUPPORTED Revolvers, semi-auto and single-shot pistols, derringers, bolt-action, lever-action, pump, and semi-auto rifles, break and pump shotguns, muskets and black powder arms, military surplus, and pre-1899 antiques. PERFECT FOR - Firearm collectors and enthusiasts - Anyone valuing an inherited or found gun - Estate, insurance, and probate appraisal - Military surplus and milsurp collectors - Buyers verifying originality before a purchase MARKET INSIGHTS & APPRAISAL Get expert appraisal beyond raw data: rarity tier, collector demand, value range, and what makes a specific gun worth more or less. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save every scan, organize your collection by maker, caliber, or value, and export detailed PDF reports for insurance or your records. This app is for identification and valuation only. Always follow safe firearm handling and your local laws. Some premium features require a subscription. Pricing and terms are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gun Value at 15.1 against GunVault's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. GunVault sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gun Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | GunVault | Gun Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Veliyan Georgiev | EternalBeam Software |
In-app purchases
GunVault
- Dashboards and Analytics$2.99
- iCloud Sync, Export, Reports$2.99
Gun Value
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year







