# Handloader vs TRASOL

The clearest difference is monetization model: TRASOL at free with in-app purchases against Handloader's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and TRASOL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Handloader against 4.0 for TRASOL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 52% of TRASOL's.

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, TRASOL every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handloader | TRASOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887/reviews) | **[4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trasol/id1015112834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 40 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Desert Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015112833) |

## What reviewers say

### Handloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887)

This app is a digital journal dedicated to the sport of ammunition reloading. It covers reloading for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, along with the science of pressures and bullet performance. Subscriptions are available for purchase within the app.

**Highlights:** Ammunition reloading journal, Covers pistols, rifles, and shotguns, Explores science of pressures, Details bullet performance, Magazine subscriptions available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handloader 30 | $8.99 | per year |
| Handloader | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Handloader August-September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December -January 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February-March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February -March 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct - Nov 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - may 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April - May 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader - June July 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August-September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June - July 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June July 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February - March 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January  2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun Jul 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Special Issue 2018 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter Special 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |


### TRASOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trasol/id1015112834)

This advanced ballistic calculator provides real-time environmental data and trajectory predictions for precision shooting. It features a heads-up display for automatic target solutions, moving target tracking, and shot logging capabilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time sensor integration, Heads-up display (HUD), Moving target tracking, Unlimited equipment profiles, Cloud backup/sync, Long-range accuracy up to 5000 yards, Scope turret calibration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full TRASOL Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handloader free?

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

### Is TRASOL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handloader or TRASOL?

TRASOL is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while TRASOL averages 4.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do Handloader or TRASOL have ads?

Neither Handloader nor TRASOL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handloader or TRASOL?

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and TRASOL every 10 months. Most recently, Handloader was updated on September 22, 2026 and TRASOL on September 23, 2026.

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