Comparison

OutdoorBase vs Handloader

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

Head to head
About

OutdoorBase

Track your Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) outdoor match scores with this database app. Record match details, generate performance reports and graphs, and manage multiple shooter profiles. Easily back up and share your data.

Highlights
  • Add new GSSF matches and classes
  • Enter scores for Five to Glock, Glock ‘M, and Glock the Plates
  • Generate PDF, HTML, and CSV reports
  • Graph and email performance data
  • Track multiple shooter performances
  • Backup and restore data locally and with Dropbox
  • Share scores with other users
Features
Currently charting
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OutdoorBase, from our ScoreBase series of Apps, is an awesome database program for keeping track of your Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Outdoor match scores. OutdoorBase allows you to: • Add new GSSF Matches with default GSSF Classes. • Quickly enter Match, Class and times for the Five to Glock, Glock ‘M and Glock the Plates courses of fire. • Create PDF, HTML and CSV format reports of your performance. • Graph your performance and Print and Email the Graphs. • Keep track of multiple shooter’s performance. • Easily Backup and Restore your data both Locally and with Dropbox, which greatly simplifies sharing one database amongst several iOS devices. • Share your scores with friends also using OutdoorBase for comparative reports and graphs. If you compete in GSSF Outdoor Matches then OutdoorBase is for you! DISCLAIMER: This program is not developed, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK, Inc. "GLOCK" and "GSSF" are federally registered trademarks of GLOCK, Inc. Neither Pacific Micro Consulting, nor the developer of this program, are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, GLOCK, Inc.

About

Handloader

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
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Handloader the ammunition reloading journal is the only magazine in the world dedicated to the sport of reloading. Handloader has been published for 50 years and covers reloading for pistols, rifles and shotguns. In addition to reloading it covers the science of pressures and bullet performance. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $12.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

Screenshots

OutdoorBase4 screens
Handloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Handloader at Free against OutdoorBase's $1.99. Handloader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). OutdoorBase's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.9). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Handloader is free to download; OutdoorBase costs $1.99 up front. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. OutdoorBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OutdoorBase holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OutdoorBase's written reviews are positive against 57% of Handloader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OutdoorBase ships an update every 3 months, Handloader every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
OutdoorBase versus Handloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutdoorBaseHandloader
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (31 ratings) — better3.9 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMatt LongmireMagzter Inc.

Customer experience

OutdoorBase

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Handloader

All ratings55 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

OutdoorBase

No in-app purchases

41 purchases

Handloader

Subscriptions3
  • Handloader 30$8.991 Year
  • Handloader$10.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time38
  • Handloader August-September 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2014$4.99
  • Handloader December -January 2015$4.99
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  • Handloader February-March 2013$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2012$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
  • Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2015$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
  • Oct - Nov 2018$4.99
  • Handloader April - may 2011$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2017$4.99
  • April - May 2019$4.99
  • Handloader - June July 2024$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2012$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2016$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2013$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2012$4.99
  • Handloader August-September 2013$4.99
  • June - July 2019$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2019$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June July 2022$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2010$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2016$4.99
  • Handloader February - March 2017$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2017$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2013$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020$4.99
  • Jun Jul 2020$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2010$4.99
  • Handloader Special Issue 2018$7.99
  • Winter Special 2017$7.99

Questions

Is OutdoorBase free?
OutdoorBase costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OutdoorBase or Handloader?
OutdoorBase is rated higher. OutdoorBase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Handloader averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.
Do OutdoorBase or Handloader have ads?
Neither OutdoorBase nor Handloader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OutdoorBase or Handloader?
OutdoorBase ships an update every 3 months, and Handloader every 8 months. Most recently, OutdoorBase was updated on August 9, 2026 and Handloader on September 22, 2026.

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