Comparison

RAD Development vs CQS Performance

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

Head to head
About

RAD Development

This app allows handloaders to meticulously record detailed notes on over 65 data points for rifle specifications, case preparation, bullet, powder, and environmental factors. It offers 5 different charts to track load development, improving the handloading experience with an easy-to-navigate interface.

Highlights
  • Record 65+ handloading data points
  • Track load development with 5 charts
  • Detailed case preparation data
  • Rifle, bullet, powder, and environment data
  • Easy-to-navigate interface
  • Offline access to notes
Features
Currently charting
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Reloading All Day Development provides the individual handloader to record all of his notes in one place with great detail. Finally, offering the ability to record over 65+ different handloading data points and 5 different charts for load development, one can surely find everything they need to record their information into with an easy to navigate interface. We value the importance of information by providing the tools necessary to improve the individual handloading experience. Most of all, being reloaders ourselves, we understand and listen to the individual handloader and provide virtually everything one would want to record. Our app specifically provides Rifle Specs, Case Preparation, Bullet, Powder, and Environment data points for you to record. Along with 5 other charts to track load development in great detail. For example, our Case Preparation category has many data inputs: Case Brand, Lot Number, Shell Plate Number, Number of Case Firings, Is the Case Annealed?, Case Neck Thickness, Volumetric Weight of Cases on Average, Neck Expanding Mandrel Size, Bushing Size, Full-Length, Full-Length Bushing, Neck-sizing, Flash Holes, Are Flash Holes Uniformed?, Flash Hole Size, Beginning Shoulder Depth, Shoulder Setback, Neck Tension, Case Trim Length, Is Donut Removed?, Neck Turn?, Case Mouth Runout, Primer Type, Primer Pocket Depth, Primer Height from Bottom of Cup to Top of Cup, Bottom of Primer to Top of Anvil, How Far is Primer Below Flush of Case Head?, Chamfer and Deburring angle. As one can see, this is just one aspect of the options we allow users to record their information into. Our main goal with this app is to provide you with the tools necessary to step outside of the box and ultimately help improve your processes. • Easy to navigate • 1 GB converts to over 500+ loads • 27 different data points for just case prep • 65+ different data points for you to record • 5 different charts for load development • No need for cellular service to access notes or use the app • 6+ of more updates planned. • Active community outreach to listen to what you want to see on the app and making it become a reality.

About

CQS Performance

Features
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CQS Performance digitizes your Close Quarter Survival training. Replace your paper logbook with a powerful app that tracks every drill, round, and personal best across all your weapons. CQS Performance is a subscription-based app. A free 14-day trial is included with full access; after the trial, an active CQS Pro subscription is required to use the app's features. Subscription details: • CQS Pro Monthly — auto-renewing subscription • Length: 1 month • Price: $7.99 USD/month (or local equivalent) - Country dependant. • 14-day free trial for first-time subscribers • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.cqsperformance.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cqsperformance.com/privacy Features: Log drills for Baseline, Dynamic & Defensive courses Track personal bests and Survival Index score Manage your armory — weapons, setups & ammo inventory Detailed analytics with performance charts 7-tier ranking system from Novice to Master Capability radar across 6 skill axes Par timer with random delay and split times Apex Selfie — overlay your stats on range photos Works fully offline — syncs when connected

Screenshots

RAD Development4 screens
CQS Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CQS Performance at Free against RAD Development's $1.99. CQS Performance also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). RAD Development's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On 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

CQS Performance is free to download; RAD Development costs $1.99 up front. CQS Performance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RAD Development asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAD Development ships an update every 5 weeks, CQS Performance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RAD Development versus CQS Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAD DevelopmentCQS Performance
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlake WilliamsCQS Performance

In-app purchases

None

RAD Development

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CQS Performance

Subscriptions2
  • CQS Pro Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • CQS Pro Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is RAD Development free?
RAD Development costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CQS Performance free?
CQS Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAD Development or CQS Performance have ads?
Neither RAD Development nor CQS Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAD Development or CQS Performance?
RAD Development ships an update every 5 weeks, and CQS Performance every 2 weeks. Most recently, RAD Development was updated on September 20, 2026 and CQS Performance on September 15, 2026.

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