# My Armory vs LoadBench

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Armory at none against LoadBench's 1. My Armory also leads on ratings volume (148 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). LoadBench's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoadBench sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. My Armory asks for nothing beyond the download.

LoadBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Armory has 148 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Armory ships an update monthly, LoadBench every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Armory | LoadBench |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-armory/id1491569076/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadbench/id6753627760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Northeast Smart Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/751421888) | [DeadNuts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307876303) |

## What reviewers say

### My Armory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-armory/id1491569076)

Log and manage all your firearms, ammunition, and accessories with detailed records and images. Easily export data, create wish lists, and track shooting sessions. Store related documents and import existing inventory.

**Highlights:** All-inclusive firearm inventories, Detailed item property fields, Image attachments for records, Easy CSV/PDF data export, Digital wish list creation, Shooting session logging, Document and image storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Comprehensive inventory tracking (firearms, ammo, accessories)
- 💰 Free with extensive features
- 🚀 Fast response from developers
- 🔒 Data stored locally, not on external servers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs reported
- 🐛 Range sessions not always saving
- 🐛 Unclear field descriptions
- 🐛 Limited sorting options
- 🐛 Data loss issues reported after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Range sessions do not always save
- Data erased after updates
- Cannot add range sessions since latest update
- Database error with white screen on iPhone
- Backup/sync procedure between devices is very buggy

**Requested features**

- Add an airgun category
- Additional PDF export options (sort order, filtering, picture size)
- Easier syncing across devices (desktop sync desired)
- Break down reports by brand and caliber
- More user interaction in detailed reports


### LoadBench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadbench/id6753627760)

This app helps firearm enthusiasts find the most accurate and consistent ammunition loads. It visualizes test results for powder charge and seating depth, organizes data by firearm, and includes a ballistics calculator. Data is encrypted for privacy, with an optional subscription for multi-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Powder charge testing and velocity statistics, Seating depth (OAL) testing and group size analysis, Data organized by firearm, Component and environmental condition logging, Integrated ballistics calculator, End-to-end encrypted data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Armory free?

My Armory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LoadBench free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Armory or LoadBench?

LoadBench is rated higher. My Armory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while LoadBench averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Armory or LoadBench have ads?

Neither My Armory nor LoadBench shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Armory or LoadBench?

My Armory ships an update monthly, and LoadBench every 4 months. Most recently, My Armory was updated on October 19, 2026 and LoadBench on October 10, 2026.

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