Comparison

Handloader vs Vihtavuori Reload

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handloader

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
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Handloader the ammunition reloading journal is the only magazine in the world dedicated to the sport of reloading. Handloader has been published for 50 years and covers reloading for pistols, rifles and shotguns. In addition to reloading it covers the science of pressures and bullet performance. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $12.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Vihtavuori Reload

This app assists with the reloading process and helps manage custom reloading recipes for various weapons and calibers. It provides easy access to the latest reloading data and information from the manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Manage reloading recipes
  • Create new recipes
  • Organize by weapon and caliber
  • Access latest reloading data
  • Print recipes via email
Features
Read full description

Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powders. As important is strict following of the instructions given by the manufacturers of the reloading equipment as well as the reloading components. Attention paid to detail and patience ensures safety and quality. Vihtavuori Reload is application to help you with reloading process as well as to keep track on your reloading recipes. You can easily manage your current recipes as well as create new ones. Print out your recipes by sending those to your e-mail. Create recipes to as many weapons and calibres you want. Everything stays in order in Vihtavuori Reload. With Vihtavuori Reload you have easy access to latest Vihtavuori Reloading Data as well as other Vihtavuori information. For over 90 years, Vihtavuori has been known for producing high quality propellant with reliable ballistic performance, long shelf-Life and wide variety selection. All of our powders meet the strict requirements of both civilian and military needs

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
Vihtavuori Reload4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vihtavuori Reload at none against Handloader's 10. Handloader's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (57% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handloader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Vihtavuori Reload asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handloader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Vihtavuori Reload's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, Vihtavuori Reload every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Handloader versus Vihtavuori Reload: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderVihtavuori Reload
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings) — better3.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB158 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.RightSpot Ltd

Customer experience

Handloader

All ratings55 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Vihtavuori Reload

All ratings28 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral23.8%
Negative47.6%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Handloader

Subscriptions3
  • Handloader 30$8.991 Year
  • Handloader$10.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time7
  • Handloader August-September 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2014$4.99
  • Handloader December -January 2015$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Handloader February-March 2013$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
  • Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
None

Vihtavuori Reload

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vihtavuori Reload free?
Vihtavuori Reload is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or Vihtavuori Reload?
Handloader is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Vihtavuori Reload averages 3.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Handloader or Vihtavuori Reload have ads?
Neither Handloader nor Vihtavuori Reload shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or Vihtavuori Reload?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and Vihtavuori Reload every 7 months. Most recently, Handloader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vihtavuori Reload on November 2, 2026.

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