Comparison

Rifleshooter vs RCBS Reloading App

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

Head to head
About

Rifleshooter

A digital magazine for rifle enthusiasts, offering in-depth reviews of new firearms, cartridges, handloading techniques, and optics. It caters to hunters, target shooters, and collectors.

Highlights
  • New gun reviews
  • Cartridge analysis
  • Handloading guides
  • Optics reviews
  • Content for hunters and target shooters
Features
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RifleShooter is dedicated to serious rifle enthusiasts-hunters, target shooters and collectors. The magazine specializes in reviews of new guns, from the latest bolt actions and AR rifles to lever actions and single shots. The magazine also focuses on cartridges new and old, as well as handloading and optics. https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/terms-of-service https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/privacy/

About

RCBS Reloading App

This app helps firearm enthusiasts manage their reloading process. It allows for precise control of compatible powder dispensers, logs detailed load data, and stores firearm profiles. Track your performance, environmental conditions, and even contact support directly.

Highlights
  • Control Bluetooth powder dispensers
  • Save and export load data
  • Store firearm profiles and details
  • Log reloading session data
  • Track environmental conditions
  • On-screen calibration walkthrough
  • Direct contact with support
Features
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The RCBS Reloading App is perfect for any reloader! Not only can you operate the new ChargeMaster Link, Chargemaster Supreme and MatchMaster powder dispensers; our comprehensive Load Log gives any handloader the ability to save, store and even export their favorite load data. The Load log gives the handloader a convenient location to store your firearm profiles and critical information about each firearm including round count, barrel length, rifle twist and even scope height! The Load section allows the user to upload an image of their favorite group, and put in all critical information about the loads they are using! All the new RCBS powder dispensers are now Bluetooth enabled to provide direct control of your ChargeMaster Link, Supreme and MatchMaster from the intuitive app so you can control every handloading session. During your reloading session the app provides feedback on each charge, noting any over- or underthrows, number of charges thrown, start time and end time of you dispensing session. The app allows you to easily calibrate the scale and prepare your dispenser for your handloading session using the on-screen walkthrough. When you are ready to dispense power, select your mode (Auto or Manual), input your charge weight and start dispensing! Auto Dispense mode offers easy reloading with less user intervention, just place the empty pan back on the scale and the dispenser will automatically throw the next charge. Where manual dispense mode, the handloader will tell the unit to dispense your charge each time. If you are using the MatchMaster Powder dispenser you can set the unit to either standard mode (0.10 grain accuracy) or Match mode (0.04 grain accuracy) and also use the app to create custom powder configurations to fine tune your dispenser settings for improved speed and accuracy. You can save your powder configuration and edit them if necessary to improve your MatchMaster performance. KEY APP FEATURES All Dispensers (ChargeMaster Link, ChargeMaster Supreme, MatchMaster) + Easy-to-follow onscreen calibration + Quickly zero your scale for proper dispensing + Easy-to-use AUTO DISPENSE for faster reloading + MANUAL DISPENSE for incremental control + Log data to track your performance + Enter and save information for your firearms + Keep notes on each reloading session + Track weather and environmental data each time you shoot + Virtual Reloading Bench to keep track of all of your RCBS product + Contact Us – Reach out to RCBS Tech Service Directly from the APP MatchMaster Specific Features + Two distinct powder dispensing modes with two accuracy settings: + Set accuracy to MATCH MODE for fine-grain precision + Create and save custom powder configurations + Start with one of four dispensing speeds + Fine tune your dispense operations for speed and accuracy + Modify your dispense settings to improve them over time + Log data to track your performance + Enter and save information for your firearms + Keep notes on each reloading session + Track weather and environmental data each time you shoot

Screenshots

Rifleshooter4 screens
RCBS Reloading App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RCBS Reloading App at none against Rifleshooter's 17. RCBS Reloading App also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 74) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Rifleshooter sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. RCBS Reloading App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rifleshooter against 4.7 for RCBS Reloading App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCBS Reloading App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Rifleshooter's written reviews are positive against 33% of RCBS Reloading App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rifleshooter ships an update every 9 months, RCBS Reloading App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rifleshooter versus RCBS Reloading App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRifleshooterRCBS Reloading App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (74 ratings) — better4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings741.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKSE Sportsman Media, IncHodgdon/IMR Powder Co.

Customer experience

Rifleshooter

All ratings74 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

RCBS Reloading App

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Rifleshooter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RCBS Reloading App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to pair with Charge Master Link
  • Calibration process finishing with errors
  • Dispensing not working properly in auto mode
  • Connectivity issues between app and hardware

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit saved profiles
  • Automatic profile selection on app open
  • Streamlined dispensing workflow
  • Running count of dispensed powder

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Rifleshooter

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time16
  • November / December 2012$4.99
  • January / February 2013$4.99
  • March / April 2013$4.99
Show 13 more
  • May / June 2013$4.99
  • July / August 2013$4.99
  • November/December 2014$4.99
  • September/October 2015$4.99
  • November/December 2015$4.99
  • Sept/Oct 2016$4.99
  • September / October 2013$4.99
  • July/August 2022$5.99
  • May/June 2025$6.99
  • Nov/Dec 2024$6.99
  • July/August 2024$6.99
  • Sep/Oct 2024$6.99
  • Jan/Feb 2024$6.99
None

RCBS Reloading App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rifleshooter free?
Rifleshooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCBS Reloading App free?
RCBS Reloading App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rifleshooter or RCBS Reloading App?
Rifleshooter is rated higher. Rifleshooter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while RCBS Reloading App averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Rifleshooter or RCBS Reloading App have ads?
Neither Rifleshooter nor RCBS Reloading App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rifleshooter or RCBS Reloading App?
Rifleshooter ships an update every 9 months, and RCBS Reloading App every 4 months. Most recently, Rifleshooter was updated on October 25, 2026 and RCBS Reloading App on October 27, 2026.

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