# OutdoorBase vs Handloader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OutdoorBase | Handloader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoorbase/id618212722/reviews)** | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matt Longmire](https://appshunter.io/developer/583944876) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## What reviewers say

### OutdoorBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoorbase/id618212722)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*