Comparison

Cold Bore vs Cool Notepad

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

Head to head
About

Cold Bore

This app helps precision shooters log performance, manage gear, and make informed decisions. It offers session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, and maintenance records in a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Session logging with weather and notes
  • Cold-bore impact tracking
  • Rifle and ammo management
  • Ballistic estimates
  • DOPE management
  • Maintenance records
  • Shot timer and audio counter
Features
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Cold Bore helps precision shooters track performance, organize gear, and make faster data-driven decisions at the range or in the field. Built for real-world use, Cold Bore combines session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, DOPE management, and maintenance tracking in one workflow. Use Cold Bore to: • Log training sessions with weather, location, shots, and notes • Track true cold-bore impacts and identify drift over time • Manage rifles, ammo lots, round counts, and maintenance records • Use built-in Shot Timer and Audio Counter tools for drills and shot tracking • Build ballistic estimates and validate them with real-world results • Store and review Working DOPE and quick-reference shooting data • Back up and restore data with cloud or manual export options Whether you're confirming zero, preparing for a match, hunting, or tracking long-range performance, Cold Bore keeps your shooting data organized, accessible, and actionable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cool Notepad

Features
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Cool Notepad is a calm, paper-inspired workspace for thinking, writing, and getting things done on iPhone and iPad. Capture quick ideas or build structured knowledge with a rich editor that stays out of your way. WRITE YOUR WAY • Create rich notes with headings, lists, checklists, quotes, code, links, callouts, and collapsible sections. • Use wiki links and backlinks to connect related ideas. • Find anything with notebook search, tags, favorites, filters, and flexible list or grid views. STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes into notebooks and keep different areas of work separated with Spaces. • Plan projects with Kanban boards and task-focused views. • Reuse note templates, review saved links, and revisit work through a timeline. MADE FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Move naturally between Spaces, notebooks, note lists, and a distraction-light editor designed for touch. • Use Scratchpad for freehand notes and Apple Pencil on iPad. • Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID and automatic locking on supported devices. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Cool Notepad is local-first. Core notes and notebooks work without creating an account. Export to Markdown or plain text anytime. COOL NOTEPAD PRO An optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription unlocks advanced features such as version history, attachments, PDF, HTML and bulk export, recurring Kanban tasks, custom templates, multiple Spaces, and biometric lock. Whiteboards are created and edited on Mac; iPhone and iPad provide Scratchpad for drawing. Availability may vary by platform and configuration. Your notes remain yours. If Pro ends, existing data is not deleted. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolnotepad-privacy-policy/ No ads.

Screenshots

Cold Bore4 screens
Cool Notepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cold Bore at 15.0 against Cool Notepad's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cold Bore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Cool Notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cold Bore versus Cool Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCold BoreCool Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RemingtonMd. Saiful Islam Saif

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cold Bore

Subscriptions1
  • Cold Bore Pro Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Cool Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Cool Notepad Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Cool Notepad Pro Yearly$95.991 Year

Questions

Is Cold Bore free?
Cold Bore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cool Notepad free?
Cool Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cold Bore or Cool Notepad have ads?
Neither Cold Bore nor Cool Notepad shows ads.

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