Comparison

Reloading Assistant vs Shot Insights

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

Head to head
About

Reloading Assistant

This app helps reloaders calculate ammunition costs and track reloading recipes. It allows users to record load data, rate performance, and manage custom calibers. Access a vast library of recipes from popular manufacturers.

Highlights
  • Reloading cost calculator
  • Component cost breakdown
  • Load data viewer and tracker
  • Custom load creation
  • Performance rating and tracking
  • Chronograph data integration
  • Custom caliber support
Features
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Reloading Assistant is the perfect companion for your ammo reloading needs. The reloading calculator is used to determine the cost to reload each round, breaking each component down and displaying its cost. The reloading recipe viewer/tracker/journal is used to get load data (or recipes) for hundreds of different calibers. You can also add custom loads, as well as track how well each round performed by rating the accuracy and power of the load. Additionally, the reloading journal allows you to keep track of every round that your reload as well how well the load performed by providing automatic calculations from chronograph data. Customize even more by selecting your preferred units of measurements and adding custom calibers. Featuring over 31,000 recipes from: Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, Somchem, and Vihtavuori.

About

Shot Insights

This long-range shooting system integrates ballistic calculations, a range finder, and an impact indicator for enhanced precision. It offers accuracy tracking, support for multiple targets, and durable construction for challenging environments.

Highlights
  • Ballistic profiling
  • Integrated range finder
  • Impact indicator
  • Accuracy tracking
  • Multiple target support
  • Kestrel device sync
Features
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Unlock Precision with Shot Caller: The Ultimate Long-Range Shooting System by Shot Insights! Ready to revolutionize your long-range shooting experience? Say hello to Shot Caller, the all-in-one solution brought to you by Shot Insights. Gone are the days of juggling multiple tools at the range – Shot Caller seamlessly integrates everything you need for precision shooting. Key Features: Works with Kestrel: Sync data to Shot Insights from your Kestrel for most up to date calculations. Ballistic Profiling: Say goodbye to manual adjustments. Shot Caller takes care of your ballistic profile, ensuring accuracy at any distance. Integrated Notes: Keep track of your insights and observations effortlessly. Notes are seamlessly integrated into the system for quick reference. Range Finder: No more guessing. Shot Caller incorporates a range finder, giving you real-time distance data for unparalleled precision. Impact Indicator: Instantly know where your shot landed with the built-in impact indicator. Eliminate the need for a spotter and take control of your shooting experience. Groundbreaking Features: Accuracy Tracking: Stay on top of your shooting performance with detailed accuracy tracking. Analyze and improve with each shot. Multiple Target Support: Engage multiple targets with ease. Shot Caller lets you switch between targets seamlessly, optimizing your shooting efficiency. Durability and Ruggedness: Built for the toughest conditions, Shot Caller is rugged and durable, ensuring it withstands the challenges of any shooting environment. User-Friendly Interface: No complicated setups. Shot Caller boasts a user-friendly interface that simplifies the shooting process, allowing you to focus on what matters – hitting your target. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shotinsights.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Reloading Assistant2 screens
Shot Insights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Insights at 85% against Reloading Assistant's 28%. Shot Insights also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.9). Reloading Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Shot Insights is free to download; Reloading Assistant costs $3.99 up front. Shot Insights sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reloading Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot Insights holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Reloading Assistant's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shot Insights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reloading Assistant versus Shot Insights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReloading AssistantShot Insights
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPolycompsol LLCShot Insights, LLC

Customer experience

Reloading Assistant

All ratings17 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral35.3%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral33.3%
Negative38.9%

Shot Insights

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Reloading Assistant

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shot Insights

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Reloading Assistant free?
Reloading Assistant costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shot Insights free?
Shot Insights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reloading Assistant or Shot Insights?
Shot Insights is rated higher. Reloading Assistant averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Shot Insights averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Reloading Assistant or Shot Insights have ads?
Neither Reloading Assistant nor Shot Insights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reloading Assistant or Shot Insights?
Reloading Assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shot Insights every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reloading Assistant was updated on September 17, 2026 and Shot Insights on August 28, 2026.

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