Comparison

Hornady Reloading Guide vs Cargo

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

Head to head
About

Hornady Reloading Guide

Access comprehensive reloading data for hundreds of cartridges and bullets, based on extensive testing. Purchase individual data sets, the entire current edition, or subscribe for continuous updates and full access to all data on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Reloading data for 200+ cartridges
  • Data for 300+ bullets
  • Safe data based on controlled testing
  • Purchase individual cartridge data
  • Purchase full handbook edition
  • Subscription for all data and updates
Features
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Derived from extensive testing by Hornady Manufacturing Company, this app includes reloading data for over 200 cartridges and 300 bullets. Under carefully controlled conditions using the components and test equipment specified, we report only data that proved safe in our research. Users have the ability to purchase data for individual cartridges, purchase the whole current edition of the handbook, or subscribe and receive the entire handbook plus more. Subscription provides access to all handbook data on your mobile device and real updates for all new data without waiting for the new handbook publication to be produced.

About

Cargo

Features
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CargoPro is the field-ready cargo securement compliance tool for professional truck drivers and fleet safety managers. Built on 49 CFR Part 393, CargoPro walks you through a complete inspection checklist at the point of loading — before you ever leave the dock. **STOP VIOLATIONS BEFORE THEY START** Cargo securement violations carry fines up to $18,000 per incident and can put a truck out of service on the spot. CargoPro puts the exact federal requirements in your hands, specific to what you're hauling and how much it weighs. **11 CARGO TYPES COVERED** • General Freight (§393.100–114) • Flatbed — General (§393.100–114) • Metal Coils (§393.120) • Logs (§393.116) • Dressed Lumber (§393.118) • Paper Rolls (§393.122) • Heavy Equipment / Machinery (§393.130) • Automobiles & Light Trucks (§393.128) • Concrete Pipe (§393.124) • Intermodal Containers (§393.126) • Dry Bulk (§393.100) **WORKS OFFLINE — ALWAYS** All 49 CFR Part 393 rules are stored on-device. No cell signal needed to run a full inspection. Results sync to your fleet portal when you reconnect. **4-STEP INSPECTION FLOW** 1. Select your cargo type from 11 categories 2. Enter load weight and length — CargoPro calculates minimum tie-downs and Working Load Limit for you 3. Work through the checklist — each item shows the exact CFR regulation 4. Get a pass/fail result with a plain-English remediation list for any violations **THREE VIOLATION SEVERITY LEVELS** • OUT-OF-SERVICE (Critical) — truck cannot legally move until corrected • MAJOR — fines $3,500–$18,000, significant CSA points • MINOR — citation and CSA points **FLEET SAFETY DASHBOARD** Safety managers and carrier admins get a full fleet view: every driver's inspection records, compliance trends, and outstanding violations — all in one place. **PHOTO DOCUMENTATION** Photograph your load at departure. Photos are attached to the inspection record and synced to your fleet portal for dispute resolution. **COMPLETE INSPECTION HISTORY** Every inspection is saved locally and backed up to your carrier account. Your full compliance record travels with you. **BUILT FOR THE FIELD** Large tap targets, high-contrast industrial design, and a no-nonsense workflow designed for use in gloves, on a loading dock, in any weather. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://gocargopro.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Hornady Reloading Guide3 screens
Cargo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cargo at none against Hornady Reloading Guide's 3. Hornady Reloading Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hornady Reloading Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Cargo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hornady Reloading Guide versus Cargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHornady Reloading GuideCargo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHornadyPatriot Plunges LLC

Bugs and requests

Hornady Reloading Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased data disappearing or inaccessible
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Blank screens and unknown errors
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline access to data
  • Improved range log with more details
  • Seamless integration with in-app purchases
  • Support for more powder and bullet options

Cargo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hornady Reloading Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Reloading Guide Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hornady Point$0.99
  • 20 Hornady Points$19.99
None

Cargo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hornady Reloading Guide free?
Hornady Reloading Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cargo free?
Cargo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hornady Reloading Guide or Cargo have ads?
Neither Hornady Reloading Guide nor Cargo shows ads.

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