Comparison

Iron Index vs VA Claim Compass

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

Head to head
About

Iron Index

Features
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Iron Index is the most comprehensive firearm inventory and management app available. Built for responsible gun owners, collectors, and enthusiasts who want a secure, organized way to track every aspect of their collection. SECURE BY DESIGN Your data is protected with SQLCipher AES-256 encryption and optional Face ID / Touch ID lock. Your information never leaves your device — no cloud, no servers, no accounts required. COMPLETE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT • Log firearms with manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, purchase price, and current value • Track ammunition inventory with quantity, bullet weight, and type • Manage accessories (optics, suppressors, bipods, triggers, barrels, and more) with type-specific specs • Attach multiple photos to each firearm • Auto-fill from a built-in reference database of popular firearms, ammo, and accessories PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE • Automatic maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations • Track round counts per firearm • Get alerts when cleaning or part replacement is due • Full maintenance history log RANGE SESSION LOGGING • Log range sessions with rounds fired, location, and notes • Track ammo consumption automatically • View session history per firearm SMART BUDGET TRACKING (Pro) • Set annual budgets with category breakdowns (firearms, ammo, accessories) • Track purchases and sales against your budget • Visual progress bars and spending charts COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION (Pro) • State-specific compliance checks for your collection • ATF Form 4 PDF generator for NFA items • Full PDF insurance reports for your entire collection • Data export with complete backup ESTATE PLANNING (Pro) • Designate heirs for individual firearms • Add transfer instructions and special notes • Generate estate planning documents SAFE SENTRY • Connect Govee Bluetooth sensors to monitor safe temperature and humidity • Historical readings with 30-day charts • Protect your collection from environmental damage WISHLIST • Track items you want to buy with prices and priority • Convert wishlist items directly to inventory when purchased Iron Index is designed and built in the USA. Your data stays on your device — always. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@range-logic.com

About

VA Claim Compass

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VA Claim Compass helps veterans explore, organize, and estimate potential VA disability claim scenarios before filing. Navigating the VA disability system can be complex. VA Claim Compass provides a structured way to build claim scenarios, explore secondary conditions, and estimate potential compensation outcomes using VA rating logic. The app is designed to help veterans understand how different service-connected conditions may combine under VA math and how additional conditions could impact overall disability ratings. Key Features VA Disability Rating Calculator Estimate combined disability ratings using the VA’s combined rating formula. Claim Scenario Builder Create multiple claim scenarios to explore how different conditions may affect your potential rating. Condition Library Browse common VA-rated conditions and add them to your claim scenarios. Secondary Condition Exploration Identify potential secondary conditions that may be connected to existing service-connected disabilities. Compensation Estimator Estimate potential monthly compensation based on current VA compensation tables. Guided Claim Planning Organize conditions and scenarios to better prepare before submitting a VA claim. Scenario Export Export claim scenarios as a PDF for personal reference or discussion with a representative. Important Disclaimer VA Claim Compass is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The estimates and calculations provided are for informational and planning purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or claims representation advice. Actual VA disability ratings and compensation decisions are determined solely by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Screenshots

Iron Index3 screens
VA Claim Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

Iron Index and VA Claim Compass are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Iron Index sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VA Claim Compass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Iron Index versus VA Claim Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIron IndexVA Claim Compass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDylan BurroughRUSSELL MITCHELL LUBINSKI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iron Index

One-time1
  • Iron Index Pro - Lifetime Access$19.99
3 purchases

VA Claim Compass

One-time3
  • Support the Developer$4.99
  • Support the Developer$9.99
  • Support the Developer$19.99

Questions

Is Iron Index free?
Iron Index is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VA Claim Compass free?
VA Claim Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iron Index or VA Claim Compass have ads?
Neither Iron Index nor VA Claim Compass shows ads.

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