Guns & Ammo vs RCBS Reloading App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guns & Ammo
This app provides expert reviews and insights on new firearms, optics, and ammunition. It features articles on gun technology, trends, training, and historical identification, written by experienced professionals.
- New firearms reviews
- Optics and suppressor coverage
- Ammunition updates
- Firearm technology articles
- Gun trends and training discussions
- Monthly identification and values
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Since 1958, Guns & Ammo has been the leading authority in presenting new rifles, pistols, shotguns, optics, suppressors and ammunition. Columns include a monthly identification and values, long-term holster evaluations, the latest in firearm technology as well as discussions on gun trends and training. Editors and contributors are sourced from the most experienced and well written authors with backgrounds ranging from military combat experience to law enforcement to ballistic science and competition. With each article, readers can enjoy easy-to-read narratives and reviews supported by the highest quality photography making G&A the world's most widely read firearms magazine. https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/terms-of-service https://www.outdoorsg.com/about/privacy/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RCBS Reloading App at none against Guns & Ammo's 10. RCBS Reloading App also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 22%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Guns & Ammo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. RCBS Reloading App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guns & Ammo against 4.7 for RCBS Reloading App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 864 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Guns & Ammo's written reviews are positive against 33% of RCBS Reloading App's.
Guns & Ammo ships an update every 6 months, RCBS Reloading App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guns & Ammo | RCBS Reloading App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (864 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 864 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KSE Sportsman Media, Inc | Hodgdon/IMR Powder Co. |
Customer experience
Guns & Ammo
RCBS Reloading App
User reviews
Guns & Ammo
From 864 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Useful information
- 💡 Helpful for gun enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Subscription and access problems
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Offline access limitations
- 👎 Poor customer support
RCBS Reloading App
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and accurate dispensing
- 👍 Easy calibration process
- 💡 Helpful run summary
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy profile editing and saving
- 🐛 Inconsistent over/under throw tracking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not opening
- 👎 Poor instructions and troubleshooting
Bugs and requests
Guns & Ammo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compatibility issues with iOS 8
- Inability to download or access purchased content
- Inconsistent login and account management
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to access past issues
- Improved navigation and user experience
- Offline reading mode
- Better integration between print and digital subscriptions
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
Guns & Ammo
- 1 Year Subscription$13.991 Year
- January 2013$4.99
- February 2013$4.99
- March 2013$4.99
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- April 2013$4.99
- May 2013$4.99
- July 2013$4.99
- October 2013$4.99
- January 2014$4.99
- July 2015$4.99
RCBS Reloading App
No in-app purchases
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