Arsenal vs Waffenschrank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Arsenal
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ARSENAL is a private, on-device tracker for your firearms collection. No accounts, no cloud, no data leaving your phone ā just a fast, focused log of everything you own. Your whole collection, organized Catalog firearms, ammunition, and accessories with the details that matter ā caliber, serial, condition, value, and photos. Everything cross-links: open a rifle and see the ammo you have on hand for it and the optics mounted to it. Range log that works for you Log every range trip with rounds fired, location, and notes. ARSENAL subtracts the rounds from your ammo inventory automatically, so your counts stay honest and low-stock alerts actually mean something. Never miss a cleaning Set a round-count threshold and ARSENAL flags any firearm that's due for cleaning. Keep a full maintenance history ā cleanings, repairs, parts, and inspections ā for every gun. Built for the details ⢠NFA item tracking ā tax stamp number, trust or individual, approval date ⢠Loadouts ā save a firearm with its accessories and ammo as a ready kit ⢠Ammo inventory with per-caliber low-stock alerts ⢠Dashboard with collection value, round counts, and what needs attention Private by design Your data is stored only on your device. Lock the app behind a PIN, and export a full backup whenever you want. Nothing is uploaded, ever. Own your records Export your entire collection to CSV or JSON for insurance, estate planning, or your own recordkeeping ā and import it back anytime. ARSENAL is an organizational tool, not a legal record of ownership or compliance. Always follow the firearm, ammunition, and NFA laws that apply where you live. What's New (for the first release) Welcome to ARSENAL. Track firearms, ammo, and accessories; log range trips and maintenance; set low-stock and cleaning alerts; save loadouts; and keep it all private on your device.
Waffenschrank
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Waffenschrank is a private inventory and training log for legal gun owners ā sport shooters, hunters, collectors and carry permit holders ā with NFA items and permit deadlines. Your collection stays on your device. No account needed, no ads, no ad tracking. You decide what gets backed up or shared ā backups are encrypted right on your device. FIREARMS ⢠Handguns, long guns, air guns and archery in one inventory ⢠Photos, caliber, serial, year, barrel length, condition, storage location ⢠Purchase and disposition history, value over time GUN CATALOG ā 4,000+ MODELS ⢠Action, lengths, weight and capacity, every spec with its source ⢠Add a firearm from the catalog, or put it on your wishlist NFA ITEMS ⢠Tax stamp and Form 1 / Form 4 paperwork with the item BOUND BOOK (A&D) ⢠A&D record for dealers or C&R collectors; a correction is a new entry ⢠Shows which ATF Rul. 2016-1 conditions the app meets and which stay with you AMMO ⢠Cartridges, shotshells, pellets and arrows with a low-stock alert ⢠Scan the barcode; the load comes from the catalog TRAINING LOG ⢠Log a range trip; ammo is deducted for you ⢠Round count per firearm, yearly heat map ⢠Photograph a target, tap the hits: ring score or A/C/D zones, group size, trend per firearm ⢠Apple Watch: shot timer with splits and par time; strings go to your iPhone as suggestions ⢠Match results by division; PractiScore import with stage times and hit factor GEAR AND STORAGE ⢠2,600+ gear models, including optics, mounts, suppressors, bipods, magazines and lights ⢠Every firearm lists its gear, total value and weight ⢠Safes double as gear and storage location: contents, purchase and sale ⢠Your own load data, components, batches and chrono strings ⢠Ballistic solution out to 3,280 yards; custom weather with Pro REPORTS ⢠PDF dossier for your insurer with photos, serials, values and receipts ⢠Everything exports to CSV ⢠Valuation schedule PDF for insurance or an estate (Pro) STATE AND COUNTRY NOTES ⢠Eight states on file so far: CA, NY, NJ, IL, CT, MD, WA and CO. Pick yours to see selected magazine, waiting period, registration and storage rules (not all), with citation and as-of date ⢠Other states are marked as not covered yet ⢠One deadline list across permits, acquisitions, memberships and maintenance ⢠Every rule cites its source; the app is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. State law differs and changes, and the app makes no determination. SHARE ONLY IF YOU WANT ⢠Showcase: curated selection by link or QR code ⢠Serial numbers, storage locations, quantities and prices are never shared as data; what your photos show is your choice SECURITY ⢠App lock with Face ID, Touch ID or PIN ⢠Encrypted backup as a file or to your own iCloud, with checksums, verified after every restore ⢠Receipt and document scanning on the device ⢠"What leaves your device": one page that names it IPAD ⢠Side-by-side list and detail, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar, photo and PDF drag and drop WAFFENSCHRANK PRO The core is free, and so are iCloud backup (manual or automatic), device sync and your first showcase. Pro adds account backup, receipt scanning, photo cutouts, target analysis, 12-month trends, full ballistics, reloading, PDF reports, further showcases and your own club page. If Pro ends, extra cutouts, showcases and competitions go on hold; the app keeps it all. Waffenschrank keeps records. It is not legal advice and not a compliance service. The app does not buy, sell or broker firearms, parts or ammunition. Waffenschrank Pro (optional): ⢠Monthly $2.99 Ā· Quarterly $7.99 Ā· Yearly $23.99 ⢠Subscriptions renew automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. ⢠Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ⢠Waffenschrank terms of use: https://waffenschrank.app/en/terms ⢠Privacy policy: https://waffenschrank.app/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arsenal at none against Waffenschrank's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Waffenschrank sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Arsenal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Arsenal | Waffenschrank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 16.4 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Den Hartog | tap & type UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) |
In-app purchases
Arsenal
No in-app purchases
Waffenschrank
- Waffenschrank Pro ā 1 Month$2.991 Month
- Waffenschrank Pro ā 3 Months$7.993 Months
- Waffenschrank Pro ā 1 Year14 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Waffenschrank Pro ā One-time$59.99









