# Alpha Charlie vs Range Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: Alpha Charlie at free against Range Master's freemium. Alpha Charlie also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 5). Range Master's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Charlie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Range Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Range Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Charlie has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Alpha Charlie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Range Master's.

Alpha Charlie ships an update weekly, Range Master every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Charlie | Range Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-charlie/id6760728710/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-master-outdoor-range/id6785127377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RICHARD DAVID SILBER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885924338) | [Falconer Operations Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785127379) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Charlie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-charlie/id6760728710)

Analyze your performance in competitive shooting matches like USPSA and IDPA. Get detailed breakdowns of each stage, compare your scores to other shooters, and track your progress over time. Understand where you're losing points and how to improve your accuracy and speed.

**Highlights:** Match result analysis, Stage breakdown and comparison, Head-to-head shooter comparison, Performance trend tracking, Offline data storage, Optional iCloud Sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alpha Charlie Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Alpha Charlie Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Range Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-master-outdoor-range/id6785127377)

This tool helps shooting range operators visualize safety zones on satellite maps. It calculates danger areas based on firing points, caliber, and impact surfaces, aiding in planning and risk assessment. An optional premium subscription unlocks advanced features for comprehensive range management.

**Highlights:** Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) visualization, GPS or tap firing point placement, Caliber and impact surface selection, Max range and ricochet calculation, Save and track multiple ranges, Offline functionality, Planning summary export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Range Master Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Charlie free?

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

### Is Range Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Charlie or Range Master?

Range Master is rated higher. Alpha Charlie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Range Master averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Alpha Charlie or Range Master have ads?

Neither Alpha Charlie nor Range Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Charlie or Range Master?

Alpha Charlie ships an update weekly, and Range Master every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Charlie was updated on October 24, 2026 and Range Master on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*