Comparison

Hodgdon Reloading Manual vs BT RemoteSwitch

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

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.

Screenshots

Hodgdon Reloading Manual4 screens
BT RemoteSwitch2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hodgdon Reloading Manual sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BT RemoteSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hodgdon Reloading Manual versus BT RemoteSwitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHodgdon Reloading ManualBT RemoteSwitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (839 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings839 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKSE Sportsman Media, IncAccessibility 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

9 purchases

Hodgdon Reloading Manual

One-time9
  • 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
None

BT RemoteSwitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hodgdon Reloading Manual free?
Hodgdon Reloading Manual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BT RemoteSwitch free?
BT RemoteSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hodgdon Reloading Manual or BT RemoteSwitch have ads?
Neither Hodgdon Reloading Manual nor BT RemoteSwitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hodgdon Reloading Manual or BT RemoteSwitch?
Hodgdon Reloading Manual ships an update every 10 months, and BT RemoteSwitch every 2 months. Most recently, Hodgdon Reloading Manual was updated on November 6, 2026 and BT RemoteSwitch on October 31, 2026.

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