Comparison

CCW vs Springfield Armory

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

Head to head
About

CCW

This app provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on concealed and open carry firearm laws across all US states and territories. It helps users understand state-specific regulations, reciprocity, and prohibited locations, with offline access and direct links to official government sources.

Highlights
  • State-specific firearm laws
  • Reciprocity updates
  • Prohibited locations
  • Transporting firearms rules
  • License/permit information storage
  • Offline access
  • Direct links to government laws
Features
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This comprehensive app empowers the law-abiding CCW (concealed or open carry permit) holder (or anyone who wants to lawfully transport a firearm in any state.) It gives you direct information needed to follow the maze of arcane, complicated, and dissimilar gun laws in each state and in each situation. Easy-to-use User Interface and Laws & reciprocity updated monthly or more frequently! Join the 200,000+ people who have already downloaded the #1 gun reference app on Apple App Store! Key Features: -Instant updates downloaded to your device with laws changes! Auto-update now available! -Individual laws for each state and U.S. territory stored on your phone -Updates reciprocity information for each license. -State Laws in each category (Transporting Firearms w/o license, Places Off-Limits for license-holders, State Preemption, Duty to Inform, "No Guns" signs Force of Law, New / Renewal Licenses, Open Carry, Parking Lot Storage, Magazines & Tactical Rifles, Use of Force & Duty to Retreat, Red Flag Laws, Age Restrictions, Restaurants Serving Alcohol, Roadside Rest Areas, State & National Parks, State & National Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, ) -Includes Federal Laws, Airplane/Train Transport, and Indian Tribal Laws -Save your licenses / permit info -Contact directory of state officials -All information available offline -Find laws based on GPS (plus local points of interest) App comes with a free two-year subscription to all law and reciprocity updates. Additional subscription available at only $.99/ year. Optional Auto-renew (charged to iTunes 24 hours before end of subscription). Convenient map to plan your next vacation or interstate-travel to avoid where you cannot carry. Save your current license or permits (both Resident and Non-Resident) to see which states recognize YOUR permits. This app puts the power in your hands. Access & review the relevant firearm laws & gun prohibitions for every state. Examine actual gun laws, instead of relying on someone else's interpretation. Find prohibited locations, transportation rules, permit process, & more for every state! Includes direct links to the laws themselves on the government websites to research any open questions. Includes pertinent federal laws. For specific locations (such as restaurants serving alcohol), see the quick allowed status, then click for details & laws. Also includes "duty to notify" laws for each state (when available) for contact with a police officer, such as a traffic stop. Instant frequent updates to the firearm laws! When new or modified laws are available, it prompts you to download the latest (usually takes only a few seconds). These changes stay with the app and are available offline once downloaded! Auto-update option available. Compiled list of links to review information directly from the state governments & law enforcement authorities: State Statutes for each state, direct Reciprocity Information, CCW Application forms, State FAQs, & more. Interactive state maps show any scenario: All states recognizing a specific permit, all permits that a specific state allows, type of permit available, map of states recognizing your permits. Click any state to see the detailed laws! Find & contact (one touch dialing, map to office, email & URL) local authorities in each state. Ability to customize: save your preferences & license information. Interaction with other apps Posted! & Gun Vault Training Tools Disclaimer: If unsure about legality of carrying or transporting in specific location or situation, contact local law enforcement or legal counsel. Laws change frequently and are subject to interpretation. This application implies no warranty and does not constitute legal advice. By using this app, you agree to hold the app authors and owners harmless and without liability. You are responsible for abiding by all laws (official versions held by each state). Please see full Disclaimer on Developer Website. http://rightapp.net/wp/privacy/#ccw

About

Springfield Armory

Digitally manage your firearms, including owner's manuals, warranty information, and care guides. Stay connected with exclusive discounts and customer support.

Highlights
  • Digital owner's manuals
  • Warranty activation
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Armory Life magazine access
  • Customer support connection
  • Personal digital armory
  • Care and cleaning guides
Features
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Access your full owner's manual, activate your Limited Lifetime Warranty and receive exclusive discounts and benefits. Manage your Armory Life magazine subscription and get connected to customer support. Fill your personal digital armory to keep your specs, care and cleaning guide at hand anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

CCW4 screens
Springfield Armory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Springfield Armory at Free against CCW's $1.99. Springfield Armory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CCW's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Springfield Armory is free to download; CCW costs $1.99 up front. CCW sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Springfield Armory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CCW against 4.9 for Springfield Armory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of CCW's written reviews are positive against 74% of Springfield Armory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCW ships an update every 3 months, Springfield Armory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CCW versus Springfield Armory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCWSpringfield Armory
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)4.9 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better4.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWorkman Consulting LLCSpringfield Inc (IL)

Customer experience

CCW

All ratings10,377 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative22.6%

Springfield Armory

All ratings4,638 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

CCW

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
  • 🔒 Reliable source for concealed carry laws
  • 👍 Helpful for travelers with firearms
  • 🚀 Frequently updated
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues and confusion
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 👎 Outdated or inaccurate information in some cases
  • 👎 Lack of certain features (e.g., open carry maps, age-based customization)

Springfield Armory

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Convenient and organized
  • 👍 Great quality and price
  • 👍 Reliable and dependable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Unable to view firearm vault or make changes
  • 🐛 Credentials not working
  • 🐛 Functionality issues

Bugs and requests

CCW

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription renewal and restoration issues
  • Date field not working properly
  • App crashing on launch for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to store permit and firearm information
  • Improve cloud sync and cross-device functionality
  • Provide option to view laws for specific cities/municipalities
  • Expand content to include gun storage laws by state

Springfield Armory

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • App crashes
  • Inability to view firearm vault
  • Credential problems
  • Functionality issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes/serial number feature
  • Expand app functionality
  • Improve customer support response time
  • Provide more magazine options
  • Implement dark mode

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CCW

Subscriptions1
  • Update All Laws 1 Yr Renewable$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Update All Laws 1 Year$0.99
None

Springfield Armory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCW free?
CCW costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Springfield Armory free?
Springfield Armory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CCW or Springfield Armory?
Springfield Armory is rated higher. CCW averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Springfield Armory averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.
Do CCW or Springfield Armory have ads?
Neither CCW nor Springfield Armory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCW or Springfield Armory?
CCW ships an update every 3 months, and Springfield Armory every 3 weeks. Most recently, CCW was updated on November 6, 2026 and Springfield Armory on November 7, 2026.

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