BenchLog vs Weapon Vault™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BenchLog
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BenchLog is a reloading journal built for handloaders who take load development seriously — and who want their data to stay on their own device. Log every load, track what each charge actually does downrange, and work up to the load your rifle likes best. No account. No cloud. No subscription. ALREADY KEEP A SPREADSHEET? BRING IT. Import your load log from CSV. Map the columns yourself — BenchLog shows sample values from each one so you can tell them apart — and check the preview before anything is saved. Headers split across two rows are handled. Columns it has no field for go into the load's notes instead of being dropped. Nothing is written until you say so. LOG YOUR LOADS • Record caliber, bullet, powder, charge, primer, brass, OAL, CBTO and notes • Duplicate a load to work up the next charge in one tap • Version history keeps every step of a workup • Yellow flag when a charge tops your own logged max TRACK EVERY RANGE SESSION • Enter velocities by hand or import a chronograph CSV • No chronograph? Enter the number of rounds fired — inventory and barrel round count follow it • Live average, SD and ES as you go • Group size, MOA, distance, weather and a keeper / retest / reject verdict • Photo of the group KNOW YOUR BARREL • Round count for every barrel, built from the sessions you already log — free • Started mid-life? Enter what the barrel had on it before BenchLog • Sessions on loads without a barrel are never folded into the count • Sessions with no round count are marked, not silently counted as zero • PRO: cleaning log — set "clean at N rounds", see the count since the last cleaning, and keep every cleaning with the round count it was done at SEE YOUR LADDER • Charge vs. velocity chart across a workup • Seating depth test: switch the axis to CBTO and chart group size against cartridge length • Tap any point for its MOA and distance • SD at a glance to spot the flat spots KNOW YOUR INVENTORY • Track powder, bullets, primers and brass with cost • "Rounds left" forecast from your average charge • Low-stock flags EXPORT & BACK UP • Printable PDF load book • CSV export of loads, sessions, components and barrel cleanings • Full backup to a single file — and restore it anytime BUILT RIGHT • 100% offline — everything works at the range with no signal • No account, no tracking, your data never leaves the device unless YOU export it • Free forever: your range log, group measurement, ladder charts, inventory, barrel round count, import and export, and your first 10 loads • One-time purchase — BenchLog Pro — unlocks unlimited loads, the barrel cleaning log, the season summary and the result card, with more Pro tools as they land. No subscription, ever. BenchLog stores YOUR records only. It is not load data. Always verify charges against a current published reloading manual. Start low and work up. You are responsible for your loads.
Weapon Vault™
Securely catalog firearms, accessories, and ammunition with photos and detailed records. All data is encrypted and stored exclusively on your device for maximum privacy. Includes tools for tracking loans, managing documents, and generating ballistics cards.
- On-device encrypted storage
- Firearm, accessory, and ammo cataloging
- Photo and document storage
- Loan tracking
- Scope dial and ballistics cards
- Full encrypted backup
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The Weapon Vault is a private firearm inventory and record-keeping app built for responsible gun owners who take privacy seriously. Catalog everything you own — firearms, accessories, and ammunition — with photos and complete details, then keep it all organized in one secure place that lives only on your phone. PRIVACY FIRST Your records are encrypted and stored only on your device, protected by a passcode or Face ID. There is no account, no cloud, and no tracking. Nothing you enter is ever uploaded to a server or seen by anyone but you. TRACK EVERY DETAIL - Make, model, type, caliber, and serial number - Purchase date, price, and where you bought it - Photos of each firearm - Accessories and optics - Ammunition types and rounds on hand ORGANIZED BY CATEGORY Firearms, suppressors, bows, crossbows, air guns, knives and more — each with its own tailored form, shown as simple category tiles you can tap to filter. KEEP YOUR DOCUMENTS HANDY Store your concealed carry permit, tax stamps, and other documents right alongside your records, and pull them up full-screen in seconds. BUILT-IN TOOLS - Fast entry with searchable make and model lists - Scope dial and printable DOPE / ballistics cards - Encrypted full backup with photos to a file you control - Loan tracking so you always know who has what WHY IT MATTERS Insurance claims, estate planning, theft reports, a house fire — if something happens, a complete record of what you own, with photos and serial numbers, is the difference between a headache and a nightmare. 100% on-device. Encrypted. Yours alone. Learn more at weaponvault.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://weaponvault.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://weaponvault.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Weapon Vault™ at daily against BenchLog's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BenchLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Weapon Vault™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BenchLog ships an update every 3 days, Weapon Vault™ daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenchLog | Weapon Vault™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Nemna | Ironkey Digital Holdings LLC |
In-app purchases
BenchLog
- BenchLog Pro$9.99
Weapon Vault™
- Weapon Vault Basic7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Weapon Vault Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month









