Handloader vs Vihtavuori Reload
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ammunition reloading journal
- Covers pistols, rifles, and shotguns
- Explores science of pressures
- Details bullet performance
- Magazine subscriptions available
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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
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.
- Manage reloading recipes
- Create new recipes
- Organize by weapon and caliber
- Access latest reloading data
- Print recipes via email
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Handloader | Vihtavuori Reload |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (55 ratings) — better | 3.5 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | RightSpot Ltd |
Customer experience
Handloader
Vihtavuori Reload
In-app purchases
Handloader
- Handloader 30$8.991 Year
- Handloader$10.996 Months
- 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Handloader August-September 2014$4.99
- Handloader October - November 2014$4.99
- Handloader December -January 2015$4.99
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- Handloader February-March 2013$4.99
- Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
- Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
- Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
Vihtavuori Reload
No in-app purchases
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