# BulletDrop+ vs Handloader

The clearest difference is monetization model: BulletDrop+ at free with in-app purchases against Handloader's subscription. Handloader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BulletDrop+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for BulletDrop+ against 3.9 for Handloader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of BulletDrop+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Handloader's.

BulletDrop+ ships an update every 4 months, Handloader every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BulletDrop+ | Handloader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletdrop-plus/id477251194/reviews) | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mark Descalzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/413617628) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## What reviewers say

### BulletDrop+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletdrop-plus/id477251194)

Calculate bullet trajectory, energy, and drift with precise inputs. Store custom loads, fetch weather data, and choose output units for accurate shooting predictions. Ideal for handloaders and shooters to understand cartridge performance.

**Highlights:** External ballistics calculation, iCloud support for load data, Store commonly used datasets, Selectable drag function, Selectable output units (inches, MOA, mils), Fetch weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chocolate Bar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Doughnut | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-themed Beverage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coffee | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coffee | $29.99 | one-time |


### Handloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887)

This app is a digital journal dedicated to the sport of ammunition reloading. It covers reloading for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, along with the science of pressures and bullet performance. Subscriptions are available for purchase within the app.

**Highlights:** Ammunition reloading journal, Covers pistols, rifles, and shotguns, Explores science of pressures, Details bullet performance, Magazine subscriptions available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handloader 30 | $8.99 | per year |
| Handloader | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Handloader August-September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December -January 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February-March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February -March 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct - Nov 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - may 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April - May 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader - June July 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August-September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June - July 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June July 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February - March 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January  2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun Jul 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Special Issue 2018 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter Special 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BulletDrop+ free?

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

### Is Handloader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BulletDrop+ or Handloader?

BulletDrop+ and Handloader are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 76 and 55 ratings respectively.

### Do BulletDrop+ or Handloader have ads?

Neither BulletDrop+ nor Handloader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BulletDrop+ or Handloader?

BulletDrop+ ships an update every 4 months, and Handloader every 8 months. Most recently, BulletDrop+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Handloader on October 2, 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.*