# Vault Armory vs ArmedIQ

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArmedIQ at every 5 days against Vault Armory's every 2 weeks. ArmedIQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Vault Armory's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault Armory sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ArmedIQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vault Armory against 5.0 for ArmedIQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Vault Armory ships an update every 2 weeks, ArmedIQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault Armory | ArmedIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-armory/id6757966425/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armediq/id6771452201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fare Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869971574) | [Ryan Pedigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896780827) |

## What reviewers say

### Vault Armory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-armory/id6757966425)

Securely track your firearm and ammunition inventory with detailed records, photos, and receipts. This app offers end-to-end encryption for maximum privacy and an optional app lock for added security.

**Highlights:** Firearm and ammo tracking, Serial number and purchase date logging, Sales history and value tracking, Photo and document attachments, End-to-end encryption, App Lock with PIN/biometrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### ArmedIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armediq/id6771452201)

A private, offline-first vault for firearm owners to digitally manage their entire collection, including firearms, ammunition, NFA paperwork, and hunting/fishing logs. Track range sessions, competition results, and portfolio value with detailed analytics and secure, encrypted storage.

**Highlights:** Collection management for firearms, optics, and accessories, Ammunition and reloading component tracking, NFA forms, trusts, and tax stamp organization, Range day logging and DOPE cards, Hunt and fish logbooks with license tracking, Competition performance analytics, Secure, encrypted, and offline-first data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Range Days - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Marksman - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Range Days - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Range Days - Annually | $24.99 | per year |
| Marksman - Annually | $99.99 | per year |
| Sportsman - Annually | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault Armory free?

Vault Armory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArmedIQ free?

ArmedIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault Armory or ArmedIQ?

Vault Armory and ArmedIQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Vault Armory or ArmedIQ have ads?

Neither Vault Armory nor ArmedIQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault Armory or ArmedIQ?

Vault Armory ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArmedIQ every 5 days. Most recently, Vault Armory was updated on November 5, 2026 and ArmedIQ on October 31, 2026.

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