# Load Data Suite vs Grains

The clearest difference is rating: Grains at 4.3 against Load Data Suite's 3.0. Grains also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Load Data Suite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 32 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Load Data Suite costs $4.99 and Grains $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grains holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Load Data Suite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Grains's.

Load Data Suite ships an update weekly, Grains every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Load Data Suite | Grains |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-data-suite/id1553711058/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grains-archery-calculator/id1573880326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Haskins](https://appshunter.io/developer/682106394) | [37 South, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545527076) |

## What reviewers say

### Load Data Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-data-suite/id1553711058)

This app helps firearm enthusiasts develop and fine-tune ammunition loads. It calculates shot group accuracy, records environmental conditions, and stores firearm and component data for comprehensive load development and range analysis.

**Highlights:** Shot group calculator, Load development and variations, Firearm and component storage, Range report recording, Environmental condition logging, Component search and preloaded data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grains-archery-calculator/id1573880326)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps archers calculate crucial arrow metrics like total weight, FOC, speed, and energy. It simplifies complex calculations for building accurate hunting arrows and provides insights into game suitability.

**Highlights:** Calculate total arrow weight, Determine FOC percentage, Estimate arrow speed, Calculate arrow energy, Advice for ideal arrow setups, Game suitability recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Load Data Suite free?

Load Data Suite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grains free?

Grains costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Load Data Suite or Grains?

Grains is rated higher. Load Data Suite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grains averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Load Data Suite or Grains have ads?

Neither Load Data Suite nor Grains shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Load Data Suite or Grains?

Load Data Suite ships an update weekly, and Grains every 32 months. Most recently, Load Data Suite was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grains on October 27, 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.*
