Comparison

Ammo Box vs LoadBench

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

Head to head
About

Ammo Box

Effortlessly track your ammunition inventory, usage, and range sessions. Organize your collection by firearm type and caliber, scan barcodes to add new boxes, and update round counts with ease. Analyze your shooting trends and export data for comprehensive record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Ammo inventory management
  • Barcode scanning for quick entry
  • Track range sessions and usage
  • Detailed logs and analytics
  • Exportable reports (PDF, CSV)
  • On-device data storage for privacy
Features
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Ammo Box is the must-have app for firearm enthusiasts and shooters, offering an easy way to track ammo inventory, usage, and range sessions. Free to download, with an optional lifetime unlock — no subscription required if you'd rather pay once. SECURITY - On-Device Data Storage: All your data—inventory, range sessions, usage data, and reports—is stored securely on your device. It never touches our servers. - No Personal Details: We do not ask for your name, email, or any other identifiable information since that's none of our business. - Barcode Scanner: The only external calls made are for looking up box details, since we can't store the entire product database (which updates constantly) locally on your device. INVENTORY - Organization: Keep all your ammo boxes neatly categorized by firearm type and caliber/gauge. - Barcode Scan: Quickly add new boxes by scanning the barcode, automatically retrieving all relevant details (manual entry available). - Updates: Effortlessly update round counts with Add, Subtract, Reset, and Remove — or use our Ammo Detector to count rounds for you automatically. - Detailed Logs: View a full history on individual boxes (count changes, notes, creation/removal). - Search: Use the built-in search bar for fast filtering, and add customizable tags to box types to make narrowing down your inventory even easier. RANGE SESSIONS - Effortless Tracking: Add ammo boxes to your range sessions by scanning their barcodes. - Active Management: Update counts, mark boxes as active/inactive, track time spent, and add notes on boxes during your range trip. - Extra Details: Log the range location and optional notes. - Historical Data: Review a comprehensive history of every shooting session. USAGE DATA - Insights and Analytics: Charts that break down current inventory, usage trends, spending, current stockpile value, and projected ammo depletion based on your history. - Exportable Data: Generate inventory, range session, and log reports, exportable as PDF or CSV for easy reference and record-keeping. CUSTOMIZATION - Accent Colors: Choose from a selection of accent colors and icons to make the app your own. https://ammobox.app/terms-of-service

About

LoadBench

This app helps firearm enthusiasts find the most accurate and consistent ammunition loads. It visualizes test results for powder charge and seating depth, organizes data by firearm, and includes a ballistics calculator. Data is encrypted for privacy, with an optional subscription for multi-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Powder charge testing and velocity statistics
  • Seating depth (OAL) testing and group size analysis
  • Data organized by firearm
  • Component and environmental condition logging
  • Integrated ballistics calculator
  • End-to-end encrypted data storage
Features
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Every reloading app can log components. LoadBench helps you find the perfect load. Stop the frustrating guesswork of load development. LoadBench is a powerful analysis tool designed to guide you through the process of finding your firearm's most accurate and consistent recipe. We go beyond simple record-keeping to help you visualize your results and make data-driven decisions. VISUALIZE YOUR PERFECT LOAD: This is what sets LoadBench apart. Our app is built around the core tasks of load development: Powder Charge Testing: Easily log every shot across a range of powder charges. LoadBench then calculates the velocity statistics (SD, ES) for each charge, allowing you to visually identify the "node"—the charge that produces the most consistent muzzle velocity. Seating Depth (OAL) Testing: Systematically test different seating depths and record your group sizes. Our interface lets you visually compare the accuracy results to find the OAL that produces the tightest groups for your firearm. Instead of hunting through a notebook, you can see clear, side-by-side comparisons that make your best load combination obvious. ORGANIZED BY FIREARM: Every test and every piece of data is tied to a specific firearm. Optimize loads for your entire collection and easily access your "favorite" and most accurate recipes for each gun. COMPREHENSIVE LOGGING SUPPORT: Of course, we have the essentials covered. Log all your components (bullets, powder, primers, brass), environmental conditions, and detailed notes to support your load development process. INTEGRATED BALLISTICS CALCULATOR: Once you've found your perfect load, use our built-in calculator to analyze its downrange performance. Compare trajectories and understand the capabilities of your optimized handloads before you go to a match or a hunt. YOUR DATA, SECURE & PRIVATE: We believe your data is yours alone. All of your reloading and firearm information is encrypted at rest on your device for the utmost privacy. For users who want to analyze data on a computer and log at the range, our optional premium subscription offers multi-device syncing. This service is built with end-to-end encryption, meaning no one but you can ever access your data—not even us. Stop just logging data. Start using it. Download LoadBench and take the guesswork out of precision reloading.

Screenshots

Ammo Box4 screens
LoadBench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LoadBench at 5.0 against Ammo Box's 4.0. LoadBench also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Ammo Box's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ammo Box sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LoadBench sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoadBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ammo Box has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ammo Box ships an update every 5 weeks, LoadBench every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ammo Box versus LoadBench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmmo BoxLoadBench
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLee ClaybergDeadNuts, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ammo Box

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Full Access$14.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
1 purchases

LoadBench

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Ammo Box free?
Ammo Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoadBench free?
LoadBench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ammo Box or LoadBench?
LoadBench is rated higher. Ammo Box averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while LoadBench averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ammo Box or LoadBench have ads?
Neither Ammo Box nor LoadBench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ammo Box or LoadBench?
Ammo Box ships an update every 5 weeks, and LoadBench every 4 months. Most recently, Ammo Box was updated on October 2, 2026 and LoadBench on September 24, 2026.

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