# FineScale Modeler vs Hodgdon Reloading Manual

The clearest difference is rating: Hodgdon Reloading Manual at 4.3 against FineScale Modeler's 2.4. Hodgdon Reloading Manual also leads on ratings volume (839 vs 32) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). FineScale Modeler's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FineScale Modeler sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hodgdon Reloading Manual sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hodgdon Reloading Manual holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hodgdon Reloading Manual has 839 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of FineScale Modeler's written reviews are positive against 10% of Hodgdon Reloading Manual's.

FineScale Modeler ships an update every 6 months, Hodgdon Reloading Manual every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FineScale Modeler | Hodgdon Reloading Manual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finescale-modeler/id640180896/reviews) | **[4.3 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodgdon-reloading-manual/id673528110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **839** |
| Positive reviews | 2.3% of reviews | **10.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 89 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) | [KSE Sportsman Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/386234089) |

## What reviewers say

### FineScale Modeler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finescale-modeler/id640180896)

Learn to build and finish detailed scale models of aircraft, armor, and ships. Access articles on assembly and painting, plus reviews of new kits and expert tips. Features a gallery showcasing reader creations.

**Highlights:** Model building tutorials, Assembly and painting guides, Kit reviews, Product announcements, Expert tips, Reader model gallery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FineScale Modeler | $3.99 | per month |
| FineScale Modeler | $39.95 | per year |
| July 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Build Better Models | $7.99 | one-time |
| Build Better Models 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Guide to Finishing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Experts Guide to Superdetailing | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hodgdon Reloading Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodgdon-reloading-manual/id673528110)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #156 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access over 5,000 handloads and 160 pages of reloading data for rifle and pistol cartridges. This manual features updated information, articles from outdoor writers, charts, graphs, and detailed powder descriptions.

**Highlights:** 5,000+ handloads, 160+ pages of data, Updated rifle and pistol data, Articles by outdoor writers, Charts and graphs, Powder descriptions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hodgdon Reloading Manual 2014 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon Reloading Manual 2016 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon_2017 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2020 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2021 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2023 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2024 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2026 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hodgdon 2025 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great info
- 🔍 User friendly
- 📚 Terrific help

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not an app, just a PDF
- 🤯 Horrible interface
- 🤔 Not user friendly or intuitive
- 🤖 Technically works, but utterly terrible
- 🙅‍♂️ Impossible to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase issues and failed downloads
- Inability to restore purchases
- Crashes and login problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark pages
- Ability to search by caliber
- Improved navigation and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FineScale Modeler free?

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

### Is Hodgdon Reloading Manual free?

Hodgdon Reloading Manual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FineScale Modeler or Hodgdon Reloading Manual?

Hodgdon Reloading Manual is rated higher. FineScale Modeler averages 2.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Hodgdon Reloading Manual averages 4.3 from 839 ratings.

### Do FineScale Modeler or Hodgdon Reloading Manual have ads?

Neither FineScale Modeler nor Hodgdon Reloading Manual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FineScale Modeler or Hodgdon Reloading Manual?

FineScale Modeler ships an update every 6 months, and Hodgdon Reloading Manual every 10 months. Most recently, FineScale Modeler was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hodgdon Reloading Manual on November 6, 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.*