Comparison

Handloader vs Load Data Suite

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

Load Data Suite

This app helps firearm enthusiasts develop and fine-tune ammunition loads. It calculates shot group accuracy, records environmental conditions, and stores firearm and component data for comprehensive load development and range analysis.

Highlights
  • Shot group calculator
  • Load development and variations
  • Firearm and component storage
  • Range report recording
  • Environmental condition logging
  • Component search and preloaded data
Features
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Load development with the ability to compute shot group accuracy using our built-in shot group calculator. Load Data is an all-in-one inclusive reloading experience, from the reloading bench all the way to the range! At the reloading bench, use loads to develop a new load or fine tune an existing load. Create multiple load variations to accommodate for slight powder charge or seat depth variations. At the range, use range reports to get shot group spread, size and aim-to-zero measurements. Record the environmental conditions to understand how consistent the load is at various climates. -Develop and store load and load variations. -Store firearm information for ballistics and range reports. -Record range reports with multiple shot groups. -Get precise extreme spread (moa/in), group size (in), aim-to-zero (moa) from shot groups. -Stores shot groups in a list to compare load variations. -Change shot group reticle colors to ease in adding shots to target. -Store environmental conditions for each shot group. -Reloading components from most major reloading component manufacturers (over 2000 preloaded components). -Easily search for components to save time. -Multiple areas to add notes at any phase of load development. Typical Usage -Develop load/variations in the loads tab. -Add firearm used for reference in range reports. -Shoot targets. (optional) -Collect targets, open range reports tab and start adding shot groups. -View shot groups and compare results to determine best load variation for firearm/conditions. We encourage you to reach out to us for feature requests!

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
Load Data Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Handloader at Free against Load Data Suite's $4.99. Handloader also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (57% vs 25%). Load Data Suite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Handloader is free to download; Load Data Suite costs $4.99 up front. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Load Data Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handloader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handloader has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 25% of Load Data Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, Load Data Suite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Handloader versus Load Data Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderLoad Data Suite
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (55 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Jesse Haskins

Customer experience

Handloader

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

Load Data Suite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

41 purchases

Handloader

Subscriptions3
  • Handloader 30$8.991 Year
  • Handloader$10.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time38
  • 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 2012$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
  • Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2015$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
  • Oct - Nov 2018$4.99
  • Handloader April - may 2011$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2017$4.99
  • April - May 2019$4.99
  • Handloader - June July 2024$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2012$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2016$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2013$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2012$4.99
  • Handloader August-September 2013$4.99
  • June - July 2019$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2019$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June July 2022$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2010$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2016$4.99
  • Handloader February - March 2017$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2017$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2013$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020$4.99
  • Jun Jul 2020$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2010$4.99
  • Handloader Special Issue 2018$7.99
  • Winter Special 2017$7.99
None

Load Data Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Load Data Suite free?
Load Data Suite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or Load Data Suite?
Handloader is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Load Data Suite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Handloader or Load Data Suite have ads?
Neither Handloader nor Load Data Suite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or Load Data Suite?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and Load Data Suite weekly. Most recently, Handloader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Load Data Suite on October 5, 2026.

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