# Reloading Assistant vs Shot Insights

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 chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reloading Assistant | Shot Insights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reloading-assistant/id1326713458/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-insights/id6450494978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polycompsol LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326713457) | [Shot Insights, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539364076) |

## What reviewers say

### Reloading Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reloading-assistant/id1326713458)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shot Insights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-insights/id6450494978)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Shot Insights on August 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*