LoadLab vs FX Pocket Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LoadLab
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TRY IT FREE Start with a 2-week free trial — full access to every feature, no commitment. After your trial, subscribe to keep creating new sessions or continue reviewing your existing data for free with no gimmicks! JOIN THE COMMUNITY Connect with fellow precision shooters and reloaders in our Discord community (https://discord.gg/Xuu3rGGCTk). Share groups, compare loads, and help shape the future of LoadLab with direct feedback to the development team. Feel free to check us out on YouTube as well for more information at https://www.youtube.com/@SabreInnovations. subscribe to keep creating new sessions or continue reviewing your existing data for free.Stop guessing. Start measuring. LoadLab instantly analyzes your shooting groups from a single photo. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo of your target (or import from your library) 2. Calibrate with a known reference (ruler or steel gong) 3. Tap to mark your bullet holes 4. Get instant group measurements and statistics PRECISION MEASUREMENTS - Group Size (extreme spread) in MOA and inches/mm - Mean Radius — the truest measure of group consistency - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Absolute Target Zero (ATZ) offset from point of aim - Per-shot coordinates and distance from center - Multi-bull target support for ladder tests and load comparison LOAD DEVELOPMENT TRACKING - Build and save reloading recipes with full component details - Track brass, bullets, powder charges, primers, and seating depth - Compare groups across different loads side by side - Equipment vault for managing firearms, optics, and components - Session logbook with searchable history BUILT FOR SERIOUS SHOOTERS - Works with paper targets, cardboard, and steel gongs - Supports any caliber from .17 HMR to .50 BMG - Imperial and metric units - Export and share annotated target photos - iPad optimized with adaptive layouts YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE All session data is stored locally on your device and syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices. Download LoadLab and take the guesswork out of your next range day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sabreinnovations.com/loadlab/privacy
FX Pocket Lite
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FX Pocket Lite is the companion app for the FX Pocket Chronograph, a compact Doppler radar device that measures projectile velocity with precision. Supported Devices FX Pocket Chronograph V2 FX Pocket Chronograph D1 Instant Velocity Readings See your shot velocity the moment it is fired. The app connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your FX Pocket Chronograph and displays readings in real time. Toggle between feet per second (fps) and meters per second (m/s) with a single tap. Energy Calculations Know the impact energy of every shot. Enter your projectile weight and the app automatically calculates kinetic energy in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) or joules. Perfect for tuning your airgun or verifying compliance with field limits. Session Statistics Track your consistency with automatic statistics: Average velocity across all shots Extreme Spread (ES), the difference between fastest and slowest Standard Deviation (SD), your shot-to-shot consistency Shot History Every shot is logged with its timestamp and velocity. Scroll through your session to review individual shots, identify outliers, or track changes as you tune your setup. Session Management Save and review past sessions. Compare your performance across different days, pellet types, or power settings. Each session stores all shots with full statistics. Perfect For Airgun rifles and pistols Rimfire Paintball markers Airsoft guns Key Features Real-time Bluetooth connectivity Velocity in fps or m/s Energy in ft-lbs or joules Automatic statistics (Avg, ES, SD) Session history with full shot logs Dark theme for outdoor visibility Battery level indicator Auto-reconnect to your device No account required. No ads. Just accurate velocity data when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FX Pocket Lite at none against LoadLab's 3. FX Pocket Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. LoadLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FX Pocket Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
LoadLab ships an update every 6 days, FX Pocket Lite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoadLab | FX Pocket Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Craig Fisher | EX Corporation Oy |
In-app purchases
LoadLab
- LoadLab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- LoadLab Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- LoadLab Pro LifetimeFree
FX Pocket Lite
No in-app purchases
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