Carbon Buildup vs IPSC GRID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carbon Buildup
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Most gun logs treat a firearm as one object with one round count. But a recoil spring, a striker, and a barrel don't wear at the same rate — and a single number can't tell you which one is due. Carbon Buildup tracks a firearm the way it's actually built: as an assembly of parts, each with its own service clock. WHAT IT DOES • Per-part service tracking — every part carries its own round and calendar interval, color-graded as it approaches service. Pre-loaded with manufacturer intervals for Glock, S&W M&P, Walther PDP, Canik, Beretta 92, CZ, Tanfoglio, and 1911/2011. • Service log — rounds between cleanings, lubes, and part changes. See what you actually run, not just what's due: average, longest, and current interval for every tracked item. • Chronograph and load data — velocity, SD, ES, and power factor tied to the specific gun that shot it. Barrel length and porting are recorded too, because a 4" carry gun and a 5.4" comp gun don't read the same. • Reloading recipes — bullet, powder, charge, primer, OAL, crimp, lot numbers, and cost per round. Estimate velocity in your own guns from bundled reference data. • Forecast and analytics — rounds fired over time, distribution by gun, and projected service dates based on your actual shooting pace. • Insurance rider PDF — export an itemized document with photos, serials, and declared values. Itemize down to the frame, slide, and barrel on custom builds. • Optic and light tracking — battery life, torque check intervals, and zero data. • Magazine tracking — spring cycles per set, so you know when followers are due. • Malfunction tracking — structured by type, per gun and per load, so patterns surface instead of getting lost in notes. • Photos throughout — firearms, targets, primers, malfunctions — with rotate and crop built in. • Full backup and restore — export everything to a single file and bring it to a new phone. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE No account. No login. No cloud. Your safe, your serials, your photos — stored locally on your device and never uploaded to us or anyone else. We don't sell your data, we don't aggregate it, and we don't want it. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOOT A LOT Carbon Buildup is made for USPSA, IDPA, and steel challenge competitors, and for anyone who puts enough rounds downrange to care when a spring is due. SUBSCRIPTION Carbon Buildup is subscription-based, with a 14-day free trial. • Monthly — $6.99 • Annual — $64.99 Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any free trial converts to a paid subscription unless canceled in time. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=93b34e75-2e09-47cc-8e07-319499ab3f06 Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=bf16e11a-80a3-44d4-9a63-26b0ee4a7424
IPSC GRID
This app facilitates sign-ups and bookings for IPSC match assignments as a Range Officer or Crew member. It requires an activated account on ipscgrid.pro and is designed for crew members and match organizers.
- Sign up for IPSC match assignments
- Book assignments as Range Officer
- Book assignments as Crew member
- Requires ipscgrid.pro account
- For crew members and organizers
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An app for signing up for and booking assignments at IPSC matches as a RANGE OFFICER or CREW member. Please note: The app can only be used with an activated account on ipscgrid.pro (IPSC GRID) and is intended exclusively for CREWS and match organizers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPSC GRID at none against Carbon Buildup's 2. IPSC GRID also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Carbon Buildup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. IPSC GRID asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Carbon Buildup | IPSC GRID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marksman Media LLC | Ingo Seel |
In-app purchases
Carbon Buildup
- Carbon Buildup Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Carbon Buildup Pro Annual14 Days trial$64.991 Year
IPSC GRID
No in-app purchases
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