# GUNTRACK vs U.S. LawShield

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GUNTRACK at 80% against U.S. LawShield's 10%. GUNTRACK also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). U.S. LawShield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GUNTRACK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. U.S. LawShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

GUNTRACK holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 182 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of GUNTRACK's written reviews are positive against 10% of U.S. LawShield's.

GUNTRACK ships an update every 3 weeks, U.S. LawShield every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GUNTRACK | U.S. LawShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guntrack/id1436894227/reviews)** | [2.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-lawshield/id1625551907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 9.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INLANDLIGHT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436894226) | [U.S. Law Shield, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652570140) |

## What reviewers say

### GUNTRACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guntrack/id1436894227)

Securely store and manage all your firearm records, including details on firearms, accessories, ammo, and maintenance history. Access your encrypted data from any device, anytime, even if you lose your phone. Protect your investment and simplify insurance claims.

**Highlights:** Secure firearm record storage, Real-time tracking of firearms, accessories, and ammo, Detailed maintenance and shooting activity logs, Image storage for firearms and targets, Total investment tracking, 256-bit encryption and SSL security, Accessible from any device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full featured version. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✅ Great for tracking firearms and inventory
- 💡 Comprehensive record keeping
- 💰 Tracks investment value
- 📸 Allows photo uploads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy at times
- 🔄 Sync issues between mobile and desktop
- 📉 Poor image quality
- ❓ Unclear free vs. paid features initially
- 🐌 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Custom caliber field not working
- App occasionally glitches and kicks user back
- Pictures of long rifles and shotguns are cut off in list view
- Screen won't rotate on iPad with keyboard
- App not loading (spinning wheel)

**Requested features**

- Add a 'Suppressor' category
- Bulk add pictures
- Add more picture slots (more than 3)
- Add a field for current market value
- Add a 'where purchased' field


### U.S. LawShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-lawshield/id1625551907)

This app provides legal defense for self-defense situations. It offers 24/7 access to experienced attorneys who can advise you, speak to law enforcement, or represent you in court. Membership includes coverage for attorneys' fees and legal representation for criminal and civil cases.

**Highlights:** 24/7 attorney access for emergencies, Legal representation for criminal and civil cases, Coverage for attorneys' fees, State-specific legal updates, Household and child coverage options, Multi-state protection add-on

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 📱 Convenient access to membership information
- 💼 Good company service and coverage
- 📚 Useful legal information and content
- 🎯 Quick access to member ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login failures with valid credentials
- 🔐 Separate login system from website
- 📵 App non-functional on mobile devices
- ❌ Outdated content and information
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials work on website but not in app
- Password reset emails fail to send
- Separate login credentials required for app vs website
- Unauthorized user error messages
- Back arrow button non-functional

**Requested features**

- Emergency quick-access page with critical information
- State-specific travel plans and guides
- Attorney listings by state
- Secure evidence/video upload portal for use of force events
- Account settings and coverage toggle functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GUNTRACK free?

GUNTRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is U.S. LawShield free?

U.S. LawShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GUNTRACK or U.S. LawShield?

GUNTRACK is rated higher. GUNTRACK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while U.S. LawShield averages 2.1 from 182 ratings.

### Do GUNTRACK or U.S. LawShield have ads?

Neither GUNTRACK nor U.S. LawShield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GUNTRACK or U.S. LawShield?

GUNTRACK ships an update every 3 weeks, and U.S. LawShield every 3 months. Most recently, GUNTRACK was updated on October 29, 2026 and U.S. LawShield on October 24, 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.*