# Handguns Magazine vs LiveFire

Handguns Magazine and LiveFire both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LiveFire's written reviews are positive against 20% of Handguns Magazine's. LiveFire also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). Handguns Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (241 vs 32). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handguns Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and LiveFire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Handguns Magazine against 4.8 for LiveFire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handguns Magazine has 241 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Handguns Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiveFire's.

Handguns Magazine ships an update every 9 months, LiveFire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handguns Magazine | LiveFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handguns-magazine/id582736823/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livefire/id1563809934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) | [Livefire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563809936) |

## What reviewers say

### Handguns Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handguns-magazine/id582736823)

This app provides in-depth reviews and testing of new handgun models, including semiautomatics and revolvers. It also features articles on self-defense, skill improvement, and related accessories.

**Highlights:** New handgun model testing, Semiautomatic and revolver reviews, Self-defense articles, Skill improvement guides, Accessory reviews (holsters, ammo, lights, lasers), Historical handgun features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| December / January 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February / March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April / May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June / July 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August / September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December / January 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February / March 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| October/November 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great content
- 👍 Working with new update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant restore purchase prompts
- 🐛 Unable to contact server
- 🐛 Password query every time
- 🐛 Cannot access account
- 🐛 Paid subscriptions not accessible

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases every time
- Password query on every read attempt
- Unable to contact server
- Cannot access account/password timeout
- Paid subscriptions not showing

**Requested features**

- Make compatible with newest iOS
- Fix app issues with iOS 8
- Provide refund for broken subscriptions
- Fix continuous billing option


### LiveFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livefire/id1563809934)

This app connects firearms enthusiasts with a community for training, performance tracking, and sharing progress. It offers instructional videos, a digital log book, and a par timer to enhance skills and knowledge.

**Highlights:** Performance tracking, Community groups, Instructional videos, Digital log book, Par timer, Loadout builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Access (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Access (full year) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handguns Magazine free?

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

### Is LiveFire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handguns Magazine or LiveFire?

LiveFire is rated higher. Handguns Magazine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while LiveFire averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Handguns Magazine or LiveFire have ads?

LiveFire shows ads; Handguns Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handguns Magazine or LiveFire?

Handguns Magazine ships an update every 9 months, and LiveFire every 4 weeks. Most recently, Handguns Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and LiveFire on October 15, 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.*