Comparison

Ammo Box vs ShotDiary

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

ShotDiary

Features
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ShotDiary — your personal shooting diary Track every range session, manage your weapon collection and never miss a maintenance check or document renewal. Built for shooters who want clear records and zero hassle, fully offline. ▸ Detailed session logs Calendar with per-day rounds fired, target photos, notes, range selection and malfunction tracking (jam, light strike, misfire) per weapon-ammo combo. ▸ Per-weapon statistics See the lifetime rounds fired from each of your firearms. Useful for planned maintenance or simply to enjoy the numbers. ▸ Smart alerts Get notified about upcoming weapon service (by rounds or by days idle), medical certificate and gun license expiration. Tick alerts off as handled or dismiss them permanently. ▸ Fully offline Everything runs locally on your phone. No accounts, no cloud, no data leaks. ▸ Share results Send a session summary to friends or your trainer through any sharing app — includes range, date, weapons, rounds fired and notes. ▸ Czech-shooter friendly Support for Czech firearm license types (Basic A–C, Extended D–E) and Czech terminology. Available in English too. Premium unlocks: • Ammunition stockpile with automatic deduct after training • Low/out-of-ammo alerts • Unlimited weapons, ammo types, ranges and session records • Supports continued development Free to start. Premium removes limits and unlocks advanced ammunition stockpile management.

Screenshots

Ammo Box4 screens
ShotDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShotDiary at 15.1 against Ammo Box's 18.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ShotDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ammo Box ships an update every 5 weeks, ShotDiary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ammo Box versus ShotDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmmo BoxShotDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLee ClaybergKAREL SIKYR

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

ShotDiary

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99

Questions

Is Ammo Box free?
Ammo Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShotDiary free?
ShotDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ammo Box or ShotDiary have ads?
Neither Ammo Box nor ShotDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ammo Box or ShotDiary?
Ammo Box ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShotDiary every 2 months. Most recently, Ammo Box was updated on September 15, 2026 and ShotDiary on September 17, 2026.

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