Owlset vs Reloader's Bench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Owlset
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This app is designed exclusively for compact infrared thermal imaging sights. Leveraging thermal imaging technology, it allows real-time previewing of clear infrared images on your smartphone, enables remote control of the sight, and manages media files (photos/videos) captured by the device.
Reloader's Bench
This app helps handloaders meticulously track their ammunition development. It allows for detailed recording of load recipes, analysis of ladder tests, and precise measurement of bullet groups from target photos. Data syncs across devices and works offline.
- Load library with detailed recipe recording
- Ballistic calculator with trajectory table
- Ladder test structuring and analysis
- Group measurement from target photos
- Automatic iCloud synchronization
- Imperial and metric unit support
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Reloader's Bench is a precision load tracking app built for hand loaders who take their data seriously. What it does: - Load library — Record and organize your reloading recipes with caliber, bullet, powder, primer, OAL, and velocity data. Full ballistic calculator with trajectory table and chart. - Ladder tests — Structure your load development sessions with powder charge rungs, velocity readings per shot, and group size results. Easily promote a winning load to your library. - Group measurement — Photograph a target, set a scale reference, mark each bullet hole, and the app calculates extreme spread in inches and MOA. Saves an annotated image you can export to your camera roll. - iCloud sync — Your data syncs automatically across all your devices. Everything works offline; sync happens in the background. - Units — Toggle between imperial and metric throughout the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owlset at none against Reloader's Bench's 1. Owlset also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Reloader's Bench's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Reloader's Bench sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Owlset asks for nothing beyond the download.
Owlset ships an update every 2 weeks, Reloader's Bench every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Owlset | Reloader's Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Software Shop | Peter Willsey |
In-app purchases
Owlset
No in-app purchases
Reloader's Bench
- Reloader's Bench Pro$4.99
