Hornady Reloading Guide vs SmartArx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SmartArx
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SmartArx puts complete control of your ArxTech security system in your pocket. Monitor and manage your alarm panel in real time, wherever you are. SmartArx connects directly to your panel so you always know the status of your home or business — and can respond instantly if something needs your attention. KEY FEATURES Live Panel Status See your panel's connection status and activity at a glance, with real-time updates the moment something changes. Arm & Disarm Remotely Switch between Away, Stay, Chime, and Off modes for any partition, right from your phone. Zone Bypass Temporarily bypass individual zones — kitchen, bedrooms, garage, beams, and more — when needed, without disabling your whole system. Event Log Review a complete, timestamped history of alarm events, so you always know what happened and when. Panic Button Trigger an emergency alert instantly in urgent situations. Smart Controls Manage connected outputs like gates, garage doors, lights, and pool pumps directly from the app. Multi-User Support Register and manage multiple panels under one account, with secure login and panel registration. Push Notifications Get instantly notified of important events — sensor alerts, panel health, and more — even when the app is closed. SmartArx is built for homeowners and businesses who want peace of mind and full visibility into their security system, without needing to be on-site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartArx at none against Hornady Reloading Guide's 3. SmartArx also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Hornady Reloading Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Hornady Reloading Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. SmartArx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hornady Reloading Guide ships an update every 2 months, SmartArx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hornady Reloading Guide | SmartArx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornady | Wynand vd Westhuizen |
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
SmartArx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hornady Reloading Guide
- Reloading Guide Subscription$19.991 Year
- Hornady Point$0.99
- 20 Hornady Points$19.99
SmartArx
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hornady Reloading Guide free?
Is SmartArx free?
Do Hornady Reloading Guide or SmartArx have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hornady Reloading Guide or SmartArx?
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