Comparison

Load Intel vs Shots Fired

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

Head to head
About

Load Intel

Features
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Load Intel is a reloading log designed for shooters who want their data organized, consistent, and always accessible—without accounts, cloud sync, or subscriptions tied to an identity. The app provides a structured way to record and manage load data over time, keeping experimental loads separate from proven ones so results stay clear and repeatable. Everything is stored locally on your device, making it reliable at the bench, at the range, or anywhere without service. Track essential load details including caliber, bullet, powder, charge weight, primer, brass, COAL, trim length, and notes. Log chrono results such as velocity, ES, and SD, along with group size and performance observations. Attach photos or videos to individual loads to document targets, brass condition, or test setups. Load Intel is built around long-term data integrity. Tested loads remain distinct from new experiments, edits are intentional, and backups are fully user-controlled through export and restore. There are no accounts to manage and no data stored on external servers—your load history stays with you as long as you keep a backup. Load Intel is intended as a practical, no-nonsense tool for reloaders who want their load data organized and dependable for years to come.

About

Shots Fired

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Your guns are your business. Shots Fired keeps it that way. No account. No sign-up. No cloud. Every session, every round count, and every cleaning record lives on your phone, never on someone else's server. There's no registry of your collection to breach, sell, or subpoena. Everything else is what a serious range log should be. GUN LOCKER Track every firearm by name, type, and caliber. See lifetime rounds, cleaning status, and session history at a glance. Color-coded maintenance alerts tell you exactly which gun needs attention before your next range trip. RANGE SESSIONS Start a session in seconds. Count rounds manually or by sound. Track distance, reloads, rate of fire, and ammo cost. Attach a target photo and share your results. REPORTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Month-over-month round counts, best sessions, rounds by firearm, and a calendar view of every range day. Built for shooters who want to see their progress, not just log it. GOALS AND MILESTONES Set round count goals by firearm. Track monthly range streaks. Hit the milestones that matter (500 rounds, 1,000, 5,000) and know exactly how close you are. MAINTENANCE TRACKING Never shoot a dirty gun by accident. Set cleaning intervals per firearm and get alerted when you're due. Log service history with notes and dates. PRIVATE BY DESIGN -No account or email required. Open the app and start logging. -Your firearms, sessions, round counts, notes, and photos never leave your device -Optional anonymous usage stats are off by default and never tied to you or your guns -No ad tracking, no data brokers, nothing sold, ever -Full export anytime, so your log is always yours to take with you -Built by one shooter, for shooters, not a VC-backed data play WHAT'S FREE One firearm, basic stats, cleaning reminders, one goal, three photos, three share cards, and full data export. No time limit, no credit card. SHOTS FIRED PRO Unlimited firearms, full reports, advanced goals, maintenance scheduling, and unlimited photos and share cards. $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.shotsfired.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Load Intel4 screens
Shots Fired4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Load Intel at 13.0 against Shots Fired's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Load Intel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shots Fired sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Load Intel ships an update weekly, Shots Fired every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Load Intel versus Shots Fired: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoad IntelShots Fired
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVito MeinkingOTC MVP LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Load Intel

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access to Load Intel.$9.99
2 purchases

Shots Fired

Subscriptions2
  • Shots Fired Pro$2.991 Month
  • Shots Fired Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Load Intel free?
Load Intel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shots Fired free?
Shots Fired is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Load Intel or Shots Fired have ads?
Neither Load Intel nor Shots Fired shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Load Intel or Shots Fired?
Load Intel ships an update weekly, and Shots Fired every 9 days. Most recently, Load Intel was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shots Fired on September 30, 2026.

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