LoadLab vs QuickDOPE
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
QuickDOPE
This app simplifies ballistic calculations for range sessions, offering real-time wind adjustments and condition updates. It allows users to create and manage profiles for different firearms and ammunition, reducing the need for manual notes and spreadsheets. Get accurate dope cards quickly and keep your data organized.
- Real-time wind adjustments
- Live condition updates (temperature, altitude, humidity)
- Generate clear dope cards
- Create and manage ballistic profiles
- Streamlined range-first workflow
- Reduces reliance on spreadsheets and notes
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Subscription required. QuickDOPE streamlines ballistic calculations and range sessions with a practical, range-first workflow. An active subscription is required to access ballistic solver features. Subscription options include Monthly and Annual plans with automatic renewal. Input real-time wind for live wind adjustments, update conditions like temperature/altitude/humidity, and generate clear dope cards with the holdover and windage you need. Create and manage ballistic profiles for different rifles and ammunition so setup is quick and consistent across sessions. The interface is designed to reduce reliance on spreadsheets and scattered notes. Get to a usable solution faster and keep your data organized. Ballistic outputs depend on your inputs, equipment, and real-world conditions. Always verify results on your range and follow safe firearms practices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QuickDOPE at 4 against LoadLab's 2. QuickDOPE also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. LoadLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and QuickDOPE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LoadLab ships an update every 6 days, QuickDOPE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoadLab | QuickDOPE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Fisher | Crosswind Dynamics LLC |
In-app purchases
LoadLab
- LoadLab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- LoadLab Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- LoadLab Pro LifetimeFree
QuickDOPE
- Monthly Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Access$29.991 Year
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