Comparison

Reloader's Bench vs VC Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Reloader's Bench

This app helps handloaders meticulously track their ammunition development. It features a comprehensive load library, tools for ladder tests and group measurements, and seamless iCloud synchronization for offline use. Users can easily organize recipes, analyze ballistic data, and switch between imperial and metric units.

Highlights
  • Load library with detailed recipe recording
  • Ballistic calculator with trajectory tables
  • Ladder test structuring and analysis
  • Automated group measurement from target photos
  • Offline functionality with iCloud sync
  • Imperial and metric unit support
Features
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Reloader's Bench is a precision load tracking app built for hand loaders who take their data seriously. What it does: - Load library — Record and organize your reloading recipes with caliber, bullet, powder, primer, OAL, and velocity data. Full ballistic calculator with trajectory table and chart. - Ladder tests — Structure your load development sessions with powder charge rungs, velocity readings per shot, and group size results. Easily promote a winning load to your library. - Group measurement — Photograph a target, set a scale reference, mark each bullet hole, and the app calculates extreme spread in inches and MOA. Saves an annotated image you can export to your camera roll. - iCloud sync — Your data syncs automatically across all your devices. Everything works offline; sync happens in the background. - Units — Toggle between imperial and metric throughout the app.

About

VC Scanner

Access live streams of local public safety radio, NOAA weather alerts, and local broadcast radio. This app aims to enhance public safety and severe weather awareness by aggregating essential information into one convenient platform.

Highlights
  • Live scanner streams
  • NOAA weather radio alerts
  • Local broadcast radio
  • Public safety information
  • Severe weather awareness
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This is an online local scanner stream with NOAA weather radio and local broadcast radio. It's intent is to inform and promote public safety and severe weather awareness by providing alerts and information to the general public via existing internet streams aggregated into one app.

Screenshots

Reloader's Bench4 screens
VC Scanner1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VC Scanner at none against Reloader's Bench's 1. VC Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Reloader's Bench's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Reloader's Bench sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VC Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Reloader's Bench against 5.0 for VC Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reloader's Bench has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reloader's Bench ships an update every 4 months, VC Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Reloader's Bench versus VC Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReloader's BenchVC Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter WillseyRodney Grafing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reloader's Bench

One-time1
  • Reloader's Bench Pro$4.99
None

VC Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reloader's Bench free?
Reloader's Bench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VC Scanner free?
VC Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reloader's Bench or VC Scanner?
VC Scanner is rated higher. Reloader's Bench averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VC Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reloader's Bench or VC Scanner have ads?
Neither Reloader's Bench nor VC Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reloader's Bench or VC Scanner?
Reloader's Bench ships an update every 4 months, and VC Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, Reloader's Bench was updated on November 9, 2026 and VC Scanner on October 31, 2026.

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