Handload vs Lead Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handload
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Handload is a free reloading log and load development tool for handloaders who want to find their rifle's most accurate load — and keep every record safe. Brand-neutral by design. Log any powder, any bullet, any primer, any brass, from any manufacturer. RELOADING LOG Record every load recipe: cartridge, firearm, powder and charge weight, bullet, primer, brass, and seating depth (COAL/CBTO). Every load is tied to the rifle you shot it in, so your history stays organized. LOAD DEVELOPMENT Run charge weight ladders, OCW tests, and seating depth tuning. Enter your chronograph string and Handload calculates average velocity, extreme spread, and standard deviation automatically. The velocity chart highlights the flat spot — the accuracy node — so you can see exactly where your load stabilizes. GROUP AND ACCURACY TRACKING Log group size in MOA or millimetres, track accuracy across charge weights, and compare loads side by side to see which one your rifle actually prefers. COMPONENT INVENTORY Track powder, primers, bullets, and brass by quantity, lot number, and cost. Low stock alerts warn you before you run out mid-project. COST PER ROUND See what each round costs to load, broken down by component, with a break-even comparison against factory ammunition. BRASS AND BARREL LIFE Track case firings, trim length, primer pocket condition, and annealing. Keep a round count per barrel so you always know where you stand on throat erosion. YOUR DATA STAYS SAFE Cloud backup and sync, plus CSV and PDF export. No more losing years of load records to a dead phone. METRIC AND IMPERIAL Full support for grains and grams, fps and m/s, inches, MOA and mrad. FREE No ads. Core features free. SAFETY Handload is a record keeping and analysis tool. It does not supply load data and does not tell you what is safe to load. Always follow current published data from your powder, bullet and primer manufacturer, start low, and work up carefully. You are responsible for the safety of every round you load.
Lead Log
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Lead Log is a simple, private way to keep track of your own range activity, firearms, and ammunition. Everything stays on your device. There are no accounts, no ads, and nothing is ever uploaded or shared. Log Session: Record a range trip in seconds. Pick the firearm you used, log the rounds fired and the ammo you went through, attach a photo of your target if you want one, and add notes. Lead Log flags unusual entries, like a sudden jump in round count, so a typo does not throw off your history. Inventory: Keep a complete record of every firearm you own, including manufacturer, model, category, serial number, rounds fired since last service, and a photo. Track your ammunition the same way, by caliber, brand, grain weight, and quantity on hand, with low stock alerts so you know when it is time to restock. History: Browse your full shooting history, grouped by firearm, ammo, or date. Search across everything to find a specific session in seconds. Built for legal firearm owners who want an organized personal log. Lead Log has no marketplace, no buying or selling, and no trading features of any kind. It is strictly a record-keeping tool for your own use. Your privacy comes first. All data is stored locally on your device using Apple's on-device storage. Nothing is transmitted anywhere, there is no sign-in required, and there is no internet connection needed to use the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Handload at 15.0 against Lead Log's 17.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Handload | Lead Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EX Corporation Oy | Brendan Duffy |
In-app purchases
Handload
No in-app purchases
Lead Log
No in-app purchases









