Hodgdon Reloading Manual vs BT RemoteSwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hodgdon Reloading Manual
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.
- 5,000+ handloads
- 160+ pages of data
- Updated rifle and pistol data
- Articles by outdoor writers
- Charts and graphs
- Powder descriptions
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Hodgdon Reloading Manual With 5,000+ handloads and over 160 pages of data, this edition includes updated information for rifle and pistol cartridges; articles written by some of the best-known outdoor writers; charts; graphs; and detailed descriptions of Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders.
BT RemoteSwitch
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BT RemoteSwitch is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay control app. The app pairs with compatible Bluetooth relay hardware and allows users to create and trigger one or more custom relay actions from their Apple device, Apple Shortcuts, or the app's registered URL scheme. BT RemoteSwitch can be used in a variety of assistive technology, accessibility, alerting, environmental control, and automation scenarios where a wireless relay trigger is required. Features include: • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay control • Multiple customizable relay actions • Action naming and icon selection • Apple Shortcuts integration • URL scheme triggering for external applications and workflows • No user accounts or cloud services required • Local device configuration and operation BT RemoteSwitch does not collect, store, or transmit personal data. The app is free to download and can be used by anyone who owns compatible Bluetooth relay hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BT RemoteSwitch at none against Hodgdon Reloading Manual's 10. BT RemoteSwitch also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Hodgdon Reloading Manual's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hodgdon Reloading Manual sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BT RemoteSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hodgdon Reloading Manual ships an update every 10 months, BT RemoteSwitch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hodgdon Reloading Manual | BT RemoteSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (839 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 839 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KSE Sportsman Media, Inc | Accessibility Services, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Hodgdon Reloading Manual
Reported bugs
3 issues- Purchase issues and failed downloads
- Inability to restore purchases
- Crashes and login problems
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to bookmark pages
- Ability to search by caliber
- Improved navigation and usability
BT RemoteSwitch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hodgdon Reloading Manual
- Hodgdon Reloading Manual 2014$8.99
- Hodgdon Reloading Manual 2016$8.99
- Hodgdon_2017$8.99
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- Hodgdon 2020$9.99
- Hodgdon 20212 variants$9.99
- Hodgdon 2023$12.99
- Hodgdon 2024$12.99
- Hodgdon 2026$12.99
- Hodgdon 2025$12.99
BT RemoteSwitch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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